{"id":514,"date":"2018-11-21T10:20:28","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T18:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fueldev.site\/~oregonen\/balance\/vestibular-testing\/"},"modified":"2018-12-21T09:40:31","modified_gmt":"2018-12-21T17:40:31","slug":"vestibular-balance-testing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oregonent.com\/audiology\/balance\/vestibular-balance-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Vestibular &#038; Balance Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vestibular testing involves a series of tests that are\nadministered when you are experiencing dizziness. They are used to determine\nwhether symptoms of dizziness are being caused by the balance system of the\ninner ear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnostic Tests for the Vestibular System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The vestibular system is complex and responsible for many of\nthe body\u2019s functions. In order to narrow down the exact cause of dizziness, it\nis necessary to administer a variety of tests. These measure eye movements,\nhead movements, hearing and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies indicate vestibular testing is extremely thorough\nand accurate in identifying inner ear disorders. Vestibular testing is also\nhelpful in determining whether additional diagnostic testing, such as an MRI,\nis needed. A battery of tests is administered in most cases. The most common\nones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Electronystagmography\n(ENG). <\/strong>This series of tests measures\neye movements via electrodes placed around the eyes. ENG tests usually consist\nof four parts: evaluation of rapid eye movements, tracking tests to measure eye\nmovements as they follow a visual target, positional test for measuring\ndizziness in response to different head positions and a caloric test that\nmeasures responses to warm and cold water circulating through a tube in the ear\ncanal. Most people reporting dizziness or vertigo will be given ENG tests\ninitially. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Videonystagmography\n(VNG).<\/strong> This is similar to ENG\ntesting, but an infrared video camera attached to a pair of goggles is used in\nplace of electrodes. The same four-part testing process is utilized. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Rotary\nChair Tests.<\/strong> The rotary chair test\nmeasures eye movements in response to corresponding head movements; it is used\nto determine whether symptoms are related to an inner ear disorder or a brain\ndisorder. Like the ENG and VNG tests, either electrodes or a goggle-mounted\nvideo camera is used to record eye movements. You are seated in a computerized\nchair that moves. This test provides more detailed information about the\nfunction of the balance system than an ENG or VNG test.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Computerized\nDynamic Posturography (CDP).<\/strong>\nCDP tests measure how well the visual, vestibular and sensory systems work\ntogether to maintain balance. With this test, you stand on a platform and\nfollow a visual target while platform movements record the degree to which your\nbody sways. It includes an Adaptation Test in which the platform moves up and\ndown and a Motor Control Test where the platform moves forward and backward.\nThese are used to measure reflexive responses to unexpected movement. CDP is\nfrequently used those undergoing vestibular rehabilitation. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Vestibular\nEvoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP).<\/strong>\nVEMP testing is used to determine whether the saccule (an inner ear organ) and\nvestibular nerves are functioning properly. Electrodes are attached to the neck\nand sounds are transmitted through a pair of headphones. The electrical\nresponse of the sternocleidomastoid muscle in the neck is recorded.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These tests may be combined with additional hearing or diagnostic tests depending on the results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call <span class=\"company-name \">Oregon Ear, Nose &amp; Throat Center<\/span> at <a href=\"tel:+15417797331\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(541) 779-7331<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vestibular testing involves a series of tests that are administered when you are experiencing dizziness. They are used to determine whether symptoms of dizziness are being caused by the balance system of the inner ear. Diagnostic Tests for the Vestibular System The vestibular system is complex and responsible for many of the body\u2019s functions. 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