Balance and Vestibular Testing
Balance and vestibular tests are used to detect a variety of symptoms relating to the integration of balance, vision, and proprioception.
Balance and vestibular testing is used by clinicians to determine the source of specific symptoms following a concussion. These tests are performed by clinical specialists and include a variety of tests used to elicit symptoms relating to the integration of balance, vision, and proprioception, also known as the vestibular system.
Examples of balance and vestibular testing include:
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Balance Error Scoring System (BESS)
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Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) / Functional Gait Assessment (FGA)
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Exertion Testing
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Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction in Balance (mCTSIB)
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Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex (VOR)
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Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Cancellation (VOR-C)
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Visual Screening (Pursuits, Saccades, and Vergences)
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MVPT- Motor-Free Perception Test
BESS TEST
The BESS test is used to assess static balance in athletic or active populations.
The test can be completed in less than 10 minutes and is a part of a more comprehensive examination performed by the occupational or physical therapist.
VOMS
The Vestibular/Ocular-Motor Screening (VOMS) is an evaluation performed to check the vestibular ocular system.
This test generally takes about 5-10 minutes to complete. This screening is included in a comprehensive concussion exam.
