Guest guest Posted July 15, 2002 Report Share Posted July 15, 2002 Romberg Test http://www.rsscan.com/Downloads/Chapter 3 Romberg.pdf Romberg test - multiple sclerosis encyclopaedia Glossary Romberg Sign This is a neurologic function test which tests the integrity of various sensory organs and their neuronal tracts used to maintain stance and gait. The sensory apparatus tested by the romberg sign include peripheral proprioception of joint and muscle position as well as the peripheral labyrinthine and central vestibular apparatus. Visual input which can compensate for deficiencies in these sensory tracts is selectively removed by closing the eyes and places increased demand on extra-visual sensory functioning to maintain an upright stance or position. Excessive swaying or falling on closure of the eyes while standing upright with feet together is known as a positive or abnormal romberg sign. In the setting of chronic fatigue syndrome, a positive romberg sign confirms injury to deep brain structures and correlates well with fluctuations in disease severity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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