Romberg Test

Ask the patient to stand with their feet together (touching each other). Then ask the patient to close their eyes. Remain close at hand in case the patient begins to sway or fall.

http://www.neuroexam.com/37.html

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EXAMINATION OF THE DIZZY PATIENT

General Examination: PR, BP, Temp

ENT, Head & Neck Examination

Neurotologic Exam (Balance Testing):

Fistula Test

Eyes: Smooth Pursuit, Nystagmus, Head Shake, Snellen\'s oscillopsia

Gait

Romberg

Unterberger

Hallpike

Other Tests of co-ordination

http://www.ent.com.au/dizzy practical approach.htm

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Clinical tests of balance: gait, Romberg and Unterberger.
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/audiological-science/Module_syllabus/Mo...