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The Finger-to-Nose Test (tip head back, eyes closed, touch the tip of nose with tip of index finger). The Alphabet Test (recite all or part of the alphabet, forwards ...
The Finger-to-Nose Test (tip head back, eyes closed, touch the tip of nose with tip of index finger). The Alphabet Test (recite all or part of the alphabet).
One-leg stand test; Walk and turn test; HGN (eye) test (horizontal gaze nystagmus test) Non-standardized tests include: Romberg's test; Finger-to-nose test; Finger-count test; Hand pat test; Alphabet recitation test; Counting numbers backwards
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Romberg's test is not a test of cerebellar function, as it is commonly misconstrued. Patients with severe cerebellar ataxia will generally be unable to balance even with their eyes open; [ 6 ] therefore, the test cannot proceed beyond the first step and no patient with cerebellar ataxia can correctly be described as Romberg's positive.
Romberg test – 2 out of the following 3 must be intact to maintain balance: i. vision ii. vestibulocochlear system iii. epicritic sensation "intact to sharp and dull throughout" Cerebellum: Cerebellar testing Dysmetria. Finger-to-nose test; Ankle-over-tibia test; Dysdiadochokinesis. Rapid pronation-supination; Ataxia Assessment of gait; Nystagmus
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