Abstract

RIVERA, María Florencia. Assessment of the vestibular system: oculomotor and vestibulo-ocular examination. Argentinian j. respiratory physical therapy [online]. 2023, vol.5, n.1, pp.52-57.  Epub Feb 28, 2023. ISSN 2618-4095.  http://dx.doi.org/10.58172/ajrpt.v5i1.235.

A complete vestibular and oculomotor assessment is key to differentiate between peripheral and central causes of acute vertigo. Physical therapists must be trained to perform a proper assessment.

The objective of this study is to describe the procedure and interpretation of the most relevant physical assessment tools, with and without visual fixation, to reach a differential diagnosis in patients attending for physiotherapy consultation.

Keywords : nystagmus; pathologic; vestibular function test; physical examination; reflex; vestibulo-ocular.

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