Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP)

Vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) testing is a relatively new vestibular testing technique that determines vestibular function by applying a repetitive sound stimulus to one ear and then averaging the reaction of the muscle activity in response to each sound click or pulse.

How It Works And What To Expect Falls account for about 50% of accidental deaths in the elderly and around 90 million Americans look to healthcare providers for solutions to vertigo, dizziness, or balance problems, the second most common complaint heard in doctors’ offices. The causes of dizziness, vertigo, and disequilibrium can be hard to identify but are typically connected to a peripheral vestibular disorder (related to the inner ear) or central vestibular disorder (related to processing issues in the central nervous system).

What Is VEMP Testing? The vestibular evoked myogenic potential reflex is produced by the inferior vestibular nerve, which provides evidence of the integrity of the vestibular response. It is this reflex that VEMP testing measures.