Vestibular Balance Testing Equipment

If you are scheduling an appointment for a vestibular assessment please ask the patient scheduling representative you work with about how long testing will last.

Vestibular balance testing equipment.

The canals are filled with fluid. This test measures the response of hair cells in the inner ear when stimulated and can indicate the presence of a conductive or cochlear hearing loss. Our doctors use vestibular function tests to determine if problems with the inner ear are the cause of dizziness vertigo or imbalance. Following these steps will help us obtain the most accurate results possible.

Dizziness and vertigo are symptoms of a vestibular balance disorder. Preparing for balance testing here are some does and don ts for balance testing. This balance test measures the effectiveness of the somatosensory system vestibular system and vision to determine which area s to focus on when treating a balance disorder. We also provide a wide range of other types of audiology and balance screening equipment.

Not only does it measure the vor at real life head speeds central compensation after a vestibular injury can be tracked over time. Patients who experience dizziness vertigo or other balance problems may have such a test. Your ear is a complex system of bone and cartilage. A vestibular test is done to evaluate your vestibular or balance system.

The most sensitive test of vor function is a rotational chair. Balance disorders can strike at any age but are most common as you get older. What is vestibular balance disorder. The obvious downside to rotational chair is the cost of equipment so it only makes financial sense in a practice dedicated to vestibular function testing.