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  1. Romberg Test - Physiopedia

    The Romberg test is a test that measures a person's sense of balance. Specifically, the test assesses the function of the dorsal column of the spinal cord (the dorsal column is responsible …

  2. Romberg's test - Wikipedia

    The Romberg test is used to investigate the cause of loss of motor coordination (ataxia). A positive Romberg test suggests that the ataxia is sensory in nature, that is, depending on loss …

  3. Romberg Test for Balance Issues: What It Is & Types

    Apr 28, 2022 · A Romberg test (also known as Romberg’s sign) is a simple physical test to see if you have balance problems that are related to proprioception — your body’s ability to sense …

  4. What Is Romberg’s Sign & What Does a Positive Test Mean?

    Aug 3, 2025 · The Romberg sign is a neurological test that evaluates balance and proprioception (sense of body position). Introduced in the mid-19th century by German neurologist Moritz …

  5. Romberg Test: Balance, Neurological Exam & Procedure Guide

    The Romberg test is a neurological balance assessment designed to evaluate a person’s ability to maintain stability while standing still. It specifically assesses proprioception—the body’s ability …

  6. Romberg Test for Imbalance: What It Is and Why It’s Performed

    Jan 27, 2021 · The Romberg test, or Romberg sign, is a simple test that assesses your ability to stay balanced. Here's how it works and who might need it.

  7. Romberg Test | RehabMeasures Database - Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

    May 15, 2013 · Romberg is often included in the suite of tests used to asses balance in the vestibular and non vestibular clientèle (Gottshal 2011, Whitney S, 2007) (Bohannon et al, 1984)

  8. Romberg test: positive and negative result meaning and causes

    Jun 13, 2024 · The Romberg testing procedure involves a neurological and otolaryngological assessment used to evaluate balance and identify disorders such as ataxia. First described in …

  9. Department of Emergency Medicine - UMEM

    Feb 20, 2008 · A Romberg test is performed by asking the patient to stand erect with their feet together and arms/hands at their side. You first ask the patient to stand this way with their …

  10. Romberg Test - Assessing Balance and Proprioception - DoveMed

    Jul 26, 2023 · The Romberg test is a simple clinical examination used to assess a person's balance and proprioception. Named after the German neurologist Moritz Romberg, this test …