Neurological special test
(a) Romberg test
(a) Romberg test
This test is used in the examination of neurological function. This is based on the premise that person require at least two of the following three senses to maintain balance that is proprioception, vestibular function and vision.
The romberg test is used to investigate the cause of ataxia.
Procedure:
Ask the subject to stand erect with the feet together first with eye open and then with eye closed. Make the subject to stand near to the wall or the examiner to stay close to the subject to prevent him or her from falling or hurting.
Watch the movement of the body if the subject start sway within closed eye then the test is considered as a positive sign.
Note:
* A positive romberg test suggests that the ataxia is sensory in nature.
* If the romberg test is negative it suggests that the ataxia is cerebral in nature.
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