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Technology in the hands of trained, competent practitioners lead to improved
outcomes. Needs of the research community differ from those in clinical
practice. Research findings can frequently be integrated into clinical
practice if the techniques are easily reproduced and can be demonstrated to lead
to improved outcomes. The companies who manufacture the following technology are
among the premier companies who have been meeting the needs of the noted
specialists in key research and clinical settings around the world. We believe
them to the be the best in class for each of the categories.
- Electronystagmography
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Artificial stimulation of the vestibular
apparatus produces nystagmus, past-pointing falling and autonomic responses
such as sweating, vomiting, hypotension and bradycardia nystagmus. the most
useful response, can be monitored visually or more reliably by recording
changes in the corneoretinal potential. The most reproducible and
reliable monitoring of artificial stimulation of the vestibular apparatus
producing nystagmus is provided by electronystagmography.
- Rotational (Barany) Chair
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The Barany (or Rotary) Chair is used
for neuro-otologic testing. Testing focuses on the vestibular ocular reflex
as well as the visovestibular interaction. Abnormal patterns can help
localize lesions within the central pathways.
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- Computerized Dynamic Posturography
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Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP) is a unique
assessment technique used to objectively quantify and differentiate among
the wide variety of possible sensory, motor, and central adaptive
impairments to balance control. As such, CDP is complementary to clinical
tests designed to localize and categorize pathological mechanisms of balance
disorders. CDP can identify and differentiate the functional impairments
associated with the pathological processes. By itself, CDP cannot diagnose
pathology or site-of-lesion.
- Dynamic Visual Acuity/Gaze Stabilization
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- Audiometric Assessment
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