Otolith Reflex Testing
Spark Inner Ear Reflex Responses
Balance depends on more than just movement sensors. Certain inner-ear organs respond to sound and vibration, helping the brain detect head position and stability. When these pathways are disrupted, people may experience imbalance, dizziness, sound-induced symptoms, or unexplained unsteadiness. VEMP testing helps identify whether these specific balance structures are functioning normally.
Reflex Arc Activation
Probe Gravity Sensors Electrically
Vestibular evoked myogenic potentials assess how specific balance organs respond to sound or vibration. During the test, brief tones are delivered through headphones while small sensors placed on the neck or around the eyes record muscle responses. These reflexes indicate how well the otolith organs and their nerve pathways are working.
At Harley AVM, VEMP testing is performed in a quiet clinic setting and tailored to individual tolerance. The test is non-invasive, short, and generally well-tolerated. Results help clarify causes of dizziness, imbalance, or sound-triggered symptoms and support accurate diagnosis when other vestibular tests do not provide complete answers.
Pinpointing the Cause
Phased Otolith Probing
Otolith Authority Ally
Assessment begins with a detailed history, ear examination, and routine hearing and balance tests. We consider symptom patterns, triggers, and associated features before recommending VEMP testing as part of a broader evaluation.
Management remains non-surgical for most patients. VEMP results guide diagnosis, monitoring, and rehabilitation strategies rather than immediate intervention. Further investigation or referral is considered only when symptoms persist, worsen, or significantly affect daily confidence and safety.
Ground Your Balance with Experts
At Harley Street Audiovestibular Clinic, VEMP testing is integrated into expert balance assessment rather than used in isolation. Our team focuses exclusively on hearing and vestibular disorders, allowing us to select appropriate tests and interpret results in a meaningful clinical context. We explain what the findings show, how they relate to your symptoms, and what they mean for ongoing care.
Assessment, testing, and follow-up are coordinated through one clinic, ensuring continuity and clarity. If dizziness, imbalance, or sound-triggered symptoms persist or feel unexplained, we invite you to book an assessment, request a call back, or submit an enquiry to discuss next steps with our team.
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If you are living with dizziness, vertigo or unsteadiness, our team can help identify the cause. Your consultant will carry out the right combination of tests, explain the results in clear language and agree a treatment plan with you - so you know exactly what is happening and what can be done.