Training in Functional Assessment and Rehab
Otolith Testing in VNG
Description
In this video, Dr. Kamran Barin, Ph.D. discusses advancements in measuring otolith function, an important but often under assessed component of the vestibular system. The new option of measuring torsion during the ocular counter roll test via VNG offers the ability to objectively assess the otolith function which mediates the static stage of the ocular counter roll. Dr. Barin explains how VNG can also be used to assess otolith function using the dynamic subjective visual vertical test.
Presenter
Dr. Kamran Barin
Kamran Barin, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor Emeritus, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and Department of Speech & Hearing Science, The Ohio State University. He established and served as the Director of the Balance Disorders Clinic at the Ohio State University Medical Center for over 25 years until his retirement in June 2011. He received his master’s and doctorate degrees in Electrical/Biomedical Engineering from the Ohio State University. He has published over 80 articles and book chapters and has taught national and international courses and seminars in different areas of vestibular assessment and rehabilitation.
