Balance Assessment Test Romberg's Test Clinical Skills Dr Gill

The Romberg test is typically performed on patients reporting issues with balance and vertigo who may have been experiencing falls

The Romberg's test allows a clinician to narrow down to cause of imbalance to either a vestibular issue or a problem with proprioception.

The Romberg's test would be positive in conditions affecting the dorsal columns, as such it is a clinical skill often performed in neurological examinations.

As Romberg's sign or a positive rombergs test may be seen in both vestibular and proprioceptive issues it may occur in many conditions which would include:


Parkinson’s disease.
Friedreich’s ataxia.

Tertiary syphilis.
Wernicke’s syndrome.
Ménière’s disease.
Vitamin B12 deficiency.
Posterior cord artery infarction syndrome.
certain cerebellar issues

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00:00 Introduction
00:41 Forward and Backward Walking
00:51 Initial Standing Balance Test
01:35 Balance Test with Eyes Closed
02:45 Final Thoughts