Romberg test is a screening measurement of the body’s sense of positioning or balance. A good balance requires a healthy function of spinal cord’s dorsal columns. This test is used by doctors in a neurological examination.
Body Balance
Cerebellar influence on the motor system is reflected in the balance control and coordination. A person needs at least two of the three senses to maintain balance when standing:
- Proprioception
- Sensation
- Vision
Proprioception is the unconscious perception of movement and the ability to know one’s body in a space. Sensation is the ability of a person to feel pressure, touch or vibration. Vision is the ability to see which is helpful in monitoring changes in balance.