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In 2016, Anita and Rajneesh Bhandari started NeuroEquilibrium, a chain of vertigo, dizziness, and balance disorder clinics. [4] In 2019, they also founded FutureCure Health. [5] Bhandari is the founder of Vertigo and Ear Clinic, Jaipur, a laboratory for the evaluation and treatment of vertigo, dizziness, and balance disorders.
Electronystagmography. Electronystagmography ( ENG) is a diagnostic test to record involuntary movements of the eye caused by a condition known as nystagmus. It can also be used to diagnose the cause of vertigo, dizziness or balance dysfunction by testing the vestibular system. [ 1] Electronystagmography is used to assess voluntary and ...
Romberg's test, Romberg's sign, or the Romberg maneuver is a test used in an exam of neurological function for balance. The exam is based on the premise that a person requires at least two of the three following senses to maintain balance while standing: proprioception (the ability to know one's body position in space)
Epley maneuver. The Epley maneuver or repositioning maneuver is a maneuver used by medical professionals to treat one common cause of vertigo, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) [ 1][needs update] of the posterior or anterior canals of the ear. [ 2] The maneuver works by allowing free-floating particles, displaced otoconia, from the ...
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo ( BPPV) is a disorder arising from a problem in the inner ear. [ 3] Symptoms are repeated, brief periods of vertigo with movement, characterized by a spinning sensation upon changes in the position of the head. [ 1] This can occur with turning in bed or changing position. [ 3]
Vestibular evoked myogenic potential. The vestibular evoked myogenic potential ( VEMP or VsEP) is a neurophysiological assessment technique used to determine the function of the otolithic organs ( utricle and saccule) of the inner ear. It complements the information provided by caloric testing and other forms of inner ear ( vestibular apparatus ...
Vestibular rehabilitation ( VR ), also known as vestibular rehabilitation therapy ( VRT ), is a specialized form of physical therapy used to treat vestibular disorders or symptoms, characterized by dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, posture, and vision. These primary symptoms can result in secondary symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, and difficulty ...
The Dix–Hallpike and the side-lying testing position have yielded similar results. As such, the side-lying position can be used if the Dix–Hallpike cannot be performed easily. [ 4] Steps: perform first with the right ear down. perform next with the left ear down. The examiner looks for nystagmus (usually accompanied by vertigo).