{"id":189,"date":"2022-01-06T21:47:38","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T21:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.fm1.dev\/audiologist\/balance-testing\/"},"modified":"2022-07-25T22:17:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T22:17:00","slug":"balance-testing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/balance-doctor\/balance-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Balance Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is Acoustic Immittance Measures?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"These tests evaluate the eardrum and middle ear and are used to determine which part of the ear is affected by hearing loss.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What is Audiometry? \",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"This hearing exam measures your ability to hear different sounds, pitches and frequencies. 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It can determine whether a vestibular disorder is the cause of a balance problem, and where one or both ears are affected.\"\n    }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"diagnostic-balance-testing\">Diagnostic Balance Testing<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>With such a wide range of hearing and balance disorders, many of which have similar symptoms, it\u2019s important for an audiologist to make an accurate diagnosis in order to come up with a successful treatment plan. Diagnostic testing plays an important role in determining the condition responsible for a patient\u2019s suffering.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"types-of-diagnostic-tests\">Types of Diagnostic Tests<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Balance-Disorder-Treatment-1536x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Group of people exercising in the park \" class=\"wp-image-1356\" title=\"doctor walking a patient through a balance test\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Balance-Disorder-Treatment-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Balance-Disorder-Treatment-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Balance-Disorder-Treatment-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of diagnostic tests available, ranging from X-rays and CT scans to more in-depth tests. Here are some of the most common:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Acoustic Immittance Measures.<\/strong>&nbsp;These tests evaluate the eardrum and middle ear and are used to determine which part of the ear is affected by <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/hearing-loss\/\">hearing loss<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Audiometry.<\/strong>&nbsp;This <a href=\"https:\/\/hearingbalanceutah.com\/hearing-loss\/testing\/\">hearing exam<\/a> measures your ability to hear different sounds, pitches and frequencies. It can determine the nature and extent of your hearing loss and whether you will benefit from hearing aids or surgery.<\/li><li><strong>Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR).<\/strong>&nbsp;This neurologic test provides information about the electrical activity in the auditory pathway between the inner ear and the brain, and measures a person\u2019s hearing sensitivity.<\/li><li><strong>Electrocochleography.<\/strong>&nbsp;This test is used to determine whether there is excess fluid in the inner ear by measuring the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.audiologyonline.com\/articles\/clinical-electrocochleography-overview-theories-techniques-1275-1275\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.audiologyonline.com\/articles\/clinical-electrocochleography-overview-theories-techniques-1275-1275\" target=\"_blank\">electrical currents generated by sound<\/a> stimulation, and can help with the diagnosis of Meniere\u2019s disease and other balance and hearing disorders.<\/li><li><strong>Electronystagmography (ENG).<\/strong>&nbsp;This test measures eye movements in order to assess the functioning of the vestibular system, responsible for balance.<\/li><li><strong>Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE).<\/strong>&nbsp;This test measures the response of hair cells in the inner ear when stimulated, and can indicate the presence of a conductive or cochlear hearing loss.<\/li><li><strong>Posturography.<\/strong>&nbsp;This balance test measures the effectiveness of the somatosensory system, vestibular system, and vision to determine which area(s) to focus on when treating a balance disorder.<\/li><li><strong>Videonystagmography.<\/strong>&nbsp;This test measures eye movements to evaluate the inner ear and central motor functions. It can determine whether a vestibular disorder is the cause of a balance problem where one or both ears are affected.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These diagnostic tests are quick, painless, and can help us diagnose and evaluate a variety of hearing and balance disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"content-cta-container\">\n<div class=\"content-cta-text\">\n<p>Call Hearing &#038; Balance Institute of Utah at for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"tel:+18018529696\" class=\"phone cta-phone-link\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M11.9 0H2.1C1.54305 0 1.0089 0.237053 0.615076 0.65901C0.221249 1.08097 0 1.65326 0 2.25L0 21.75C0 22.3467 0.221249 22.919 0.615076 23.341C1.0089 23.7629 1.54305 24 2.1 24H11.9C12.457 24 12.9911 23.7629 13.3849 23.341C13.7788 22.919 14 22.3467 14 21.75V2.25C14 1.65326 13.7788 1.08097 13.3849 0.65901C12.9911 0.237053 12.457 0 11.9 0V0ZM7 22.5C6.81639 22.4999 6.63461 22.461 6.46503 22.3856C6.29545 22.3102 6.14139 22.1997 6.01164 22.0605C5.74962 21.7794 5.60255 21.3983 5.6028 21.001C5.60292 20.8043 5.63921 20.6095 5.70958 20.4278C5.77996 20.2461 5.88305 20.0811 6.01296 19.942C6.27534 19.6613 6.63106 19.5037 7.00187 19.504C7.37267 19.5043 7.7282 19.6623 7.99022 19.9435C8.25225 20.2246 8.39931 20.6057 8.39907 21.003C8.39882 21.4003 8.25128 21.7812 7.9889 22.062C7.72653 22.3427 7.37081 22.5003 7 22.5H6.99907H7ZM11.9 17.44C11.899 17.5882 11.8436 17.73 11.7458 17.8348C11.648 17.9396 11.5157 17.999 11.3773 18H2.62453C2.48591 18 2.35297 17.941 2.25495 17.836C2.15693 17.731 2.10187 17.5885 2.10187 17.44V2.813C2.10187 2.66448 2.15693 2.52204 2.25495 2.41702C2.35297 2.312 2.48591 2.253 2.62453 2.253H11.3736C11.5119 2.25405 11.6443 2.31338 11.7421 2.41818C11.8399 2.52297 11.8953 2.6648 11.8963 2.813L11.9 17.44Z\" fill=\"#FF886D\"\/>\n<\/svg><br \/>\n<span class=\"phone-number\">(801) 852-9696<\/span><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diagnostic Balance Testing With such a wide range of hearing and balance disorders, many of which have similar symptoms, it\u2019s important for an audiologist to make an accurate diagnosis in order to come up with a successful treatment plan. 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