A half somersault maneuver is a multi-step technique used to treat the symptoms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). BPPV is a common type of vertigo that develops when crystals inside the ...
BPPV is often caused by loose calcium crystals in the inner ear. Dizziness and vertigo from BPPV can be triggered by head motion. The Epley maneuver and exercises are effective treatments for BPPV.