Station, Stance & Romberg’s Test

Station & Stance

  • Pt stand with feet together
  • First, eyes open

Romberg Test

  • Then, close eyes
  • If okay with eyes open, but sways w/ eyes closed = + Romberg
  • Mainly tests position sense
  • Vision can compensate for loss of position sense

Pronator Drift

Often performed in conjunction with Romberg test

  • Pronator drift
  • Muscular strength
  • Coordination
  • Position sense