Balance tests help diagnose balance disorders, including vertigo (a spinning feeling) and other conditions that make you feel unsteady or dizzy. Learn more.

In the following sections, we introduce traditional and modern assessment methods to enhance an efficient pick up of balance deficits with our patients.

2022年4月28日 · Healthcare providers typically perform a Romberg test on all people who are having issues with balance, dizziness and falls to help determine if their balance issues are related to issues with proprioception. They also often …

The Berg balance scale — or Berg balance test — is a widely used, standardized assessment to determine your balance abilities. The test contains 14 specific tasks you’ll perform while you’re standing, sitting or making simple movements. The entire …

2020年6月18日 · To determine if your symptoms are caused by problems in the balance function in your inner ear, your doctor is likely to recommend tests. They might include: Hearing tests. Difficulties with hearing are frequently associated with balance problems. Posturography test. Wearing a safety harness, you try to remain standing on a moving platform.

During a balance assessment, your doctor will perform a variety of tests to diagnose your balance disorder. Tests may include electronystagmography (ENG) and videonystagmography (VNG) tests, rotary chair test, posturography, vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (VEMP) test or Dix-Hallpike maneuver.

Balance testing is used to evaluate a person’s vestibular function, hearing, and vision when a balance disorder is suspected. Barrow Neurological Institute offers a full range of diagnostic tests for balance disorders.

2023年2月17日 · The Berg Balance Scale is a test used to assess functional balance. It was created by Katherine Berg in 1989 to evaluate balance ability in the elderly, with the initial target population having an average age of 73. It evaluates both dynamic and static balance through 14 tasks regarding mobility. In the beginning, it was mostly used to assess ...

2024年4月23日 · Balance tests are done for individuals experiencing dizziness, balance issues, or conditions related to the vestibular system. They are critical for accurately diagnosing the underlying causes of balance disorders and tailoring appropriate treatment strategies.

Balance assessment protocol at UCSF is made up of a number of subtests that examine the effectiveness and interaction of your vestibular system. Learn more.