Cervical Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (cVEMP) or Ocular Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (oVEMP) findings can help shed more light on Abnormal signs in balance pathways. One sided absence of both cVEMP and oVEMP responses may indicate problems with the balance sensors that help us keep moving in a straight line. You may be wondering how come you cannot maintain straight-line walking and the embarrassment that people around you may think you are drunk when you have not tasted any beer. Delayed responses of both reflexes may also indicate central disorders or other issues involving the protective covering of the vestibular nerve which transmits sensitive information regarding your balance to the brain. Do not discard the false sensation of stepping into a hole while walking on a flat surface, your fear of going down the stairs, and that sensation of being pushed forward or backward when no one is around you. Have you checked the family pictures lately? Do you see the whole world at an angle, while everybody sees it in an upright fashion? That frequent head tilt poses to the right or left in family pictures may be another clue that you need consultation for your balance. Contact us today and let’s help build better stability for your mobility!
