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Do you have
problems with dizziness, balance or sensation of spinning? We can
help. Our audiologists provide diagnostic testing to evaluate problems
of balance and vertigo. Test results help determine the cause of
problems and provide help in finding solutions. Many patients who
previously struggled from the effects of debilitating equilibrium
are able to return to normal lives as a result.
Appointments can be scheduled by calling our office directly or
through medical referral from your physician. Services referred
by your physician are covered by Medicare and most insurances.
As members of the Vestibular Technologies Network of healthcare
professionals, our audiologists are trained experts in balance and
vestibular testing and therapy.

Diagnostic Audiological Evaluation
Since many equilibrium problems are directly related to
an inner ear disorder, our expertly trained audiologists perform
a full diagnostic hearing evaluation to identify any contributing
hearing problems.
Modified Dynamic Computerized Posturography Evalaution
Posturography objectively measures a patient’s ability
to maintain their balance. This is the best test to identify patients
that are at high risk for falls. Results may also be used as a baseline
to monitor improvement with treatment.
Video-Electronystagmography (VENG) Evaluation
Eye Dynamics Computer Based ENG and Infrared Video-oculography
This series of test procedures evaluates the vestibular
system which is the balance portion of the inner ear. The patient
wears goggles which have a miniature infrared video camera. This
is used to measure eye movements (nystagmus) in response to head
movement. By evaluating computerized diagnostic test results, we
are able to differentiate between central and peripheral vestibular
pathologies.
Treatment
Plan Recommendations
Based on test results, referrals may be made for treatment
and/or further evaluation to the Primary Care Physician, Otolaryngologists,
Neurologists, or Physical Therapists. We also offer treatment for
vestibular disorders including repositioning maneuvers for BPPV.
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