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Your Balance Is a Critical Element to Your Overall Health
Your Balance Is a Critical Element to Your Overall Health
You only realize how much you have taken your balance for granted when you start to experience challenges.
By identifying the causes and solutions to correct balance issues, our specialists have helped thousands of families, just like yours, to return to their normal daily routine without fear.
You only realize how much you have taken your balance for granted when you start to experience challenges.
By identifying the causes and solutions to correct balance issues, our specialists have helped thousands of families, just like yours, to return to their normal daily routine without fear.
How Are Your Ears Involved in Balance?
Your inner ear not only helps you to hear but also helps you to maintain your balance. Within your inner ear is a structure shaped like a snail shell called the cochlea. Within this structure are a series of loops and canals referred to as the vestibular system.
When normal, the vestibular system functions similar to the bubble used in a carpenter’s level.
Three sets of semicircular canals and two sacs work together to detect linear motion, and when your body is out of balance, it sends a nerve signal to your brain, which then sends out instructions to other parts of your body to help you make the necessary adjustments.
If any of the elements (sacs, semicircular canals, nerves, etc.) are not working properly, then this can result in dizziness or vertigo.
How Are Your Ears Involved in Balance?
Your inner ear not only helps you to hear but also helps you to maintain your balance. Within your inner ear is a structure shaped like a snail shell called the cochlea. Within this structure are a series of loops and canals referred to as the vestibular system.
When normal, the vestibular system functions similar to the bubble used in a carpenter’s level.
Three sets of semicircular canals and two sacs work together to detect linear motion, and when your body is out of balance, it sends a nerve signal to your brain, which then sends out instructions to other parts of your body to help you make the necessary adjustments.
If any of the elements (sacs, semicircular canals, nerves, etc.) are not working properly, then this can result in dizziness or vertigo.
How Are Your Ears Involved in Balance?
Your inner ear not only helps you to hear but also helps you to maintain your balance. Within your inner ear is a structure shaped like a snail shell called the cochlea. Within this structure are a series of loops and canals referred to as the vestibular system.
When normal, the vestibular system functions similar to the bubble used in a carpenter’s level.
Three sets of semicircular canals and two sacs work together to detect linear motion, and when your body is out of balance, it sends a nerve signal to your brain, which then sends out instructions to other parts of your body to help you make the necessary adjustments.
If any of the elements (sacs, semicircular canals, nerves, etc.) are not working properly, then this can result in dizziness or vertigo.
What Causes Inner Ear Balance Problems?
If you or someone you love struggles with dizziness or balance, you're not alone. In this video, our doctors explain what’s happening in the inner ear — and how we can help you find steady ground again.
Hearing Loss Is Connected to Balance Disorders
Because balance is heavily dependent upon the proper functioning of inner ear components, additional causes that affect these components can contribute to both issues as well, including:
Labyrinthitis or Vestibular Neuronitis
Labyrinthitis and vestibular neuronitis are inner ear inflammations from infection. Both cause tinnitus; only labyrinthitis includes hearing loss. The latter affects balance but not hearing.
Meniere’s disease
Meniere’s disease is caused by high pressure in the inner ear. It usually affects one ear, sometimes both. Symptoms may fade in years, but medications can help manage it.
Perilymph Fistula
Proper testing by an audiologist helps to identify these causes as well as provide the framework for hearing care that will aid in correcting balance issues.
Hearing Loss Is Connected to Balance Disorders
Because balance is heavily dependent upon the proper functioning of inner ear components, additional causes that affect these components can contribute to both issues as well, including:
Labyrinthitis or Vestibular Neuronitis
Labyrinthitis and vestibular neuronitis are inner ear inflammations from infection. Both cause tinnitus; only labyrinthitis includes hearing loss. The latter affects balance but not hearing.
Meniere’s disease
Meniere’s disease is caused by high pressure in the inner ear. It usually affects one ear, sometimes both. Symptoms may fade in years, but medications can help manage it.
Perilymph Fistula
Proper testing by an audiologist helps to identify these causes as well as provide the framework for hearing care that will aid in correcting balance issues.
Hearing Loss Is Connected to Balance Disorders
Because balance is heavily dependent upon the proper functioning of inner ear components, additional causes that affect these components can contribute to both issues as well, including:
Labyrinthitis or Vestibular Neuronitis
Labyrinthitis and vestibular neuronitis are inner ear inflammations from infection. Both cause tinnitus; only labyrinthitis includes hearing loss. The latter affects balance but not hearing.
Meniere’s disease
Meniere’s disease is caused by high pressure in the inner ear. It usually affects one ear, sometimes both. Symptoms may fade in years, but medications can help manage it.
Perilymph Fistula
Proper testing by an audiologist helps to identify these causes as well as provide the framework for hearing care that will aid in correcting balance issues.
Balance Testing By Our Doctors of Audiology
The doctors of audiology at our clinic specialize in diagnosing inner ear-related balance issues.
After the initial discussion of your condition and history, your audiologist will conduct a variety of tests to fully identify the underlying cause of your balance disorder.
A Hearing Test
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Tympanometry
Tympanometry, which helps your doctor to rule out the possibility of fluid behind the eardrum (often associated with allergies or infections) as a potential cause.
Computerized Dynamic Posturography
Computerized dynamic posturography, which helps to determine whether your dizziness relates to inner ear issues instead of somatosensory or vision issues. This test includes securing the patient with a safety harness while standing on a moving platform and surrounded by moving walls.
Auditory Brain Stem Response
Auditory brain stem response, which measures hearing sensitivity and evaluates the efficiency of the neural pathways in the process of transmitting sound within the brainstem, which can rule out tumors (such as a vestibular schwannoma) as the source of dizziness.
VEMP Test
Vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP test), which allows your audiologist to evaluate the function of the saccule and the inferior branch of the vestibular nerve as possible causes of a balance disorder.
Oculomotor Tests
Oculomotor tests, which focus on the connection between your eyes and inner ears via the vestibulo-ocular reflex as a possible cause of dizziness or vertigo. Specialized goggles with infrared cameras allow your doctor to observe eye motions associated with various inner ear issues.
Positional Tests
Positional tests (including the Dix Hallpike maneuver), which help to rule out the presence of loose otoliths or “crystals” in the semicircular canals.
Air Caloric Testing
Air caloric testing, which is designed to detect labyrinthitis and vestibular neuronitis by blowing either cool or warm air into the ear canal. As the temperature of the air transfers through the eardrum to the inner ear, the fluids within the inner ear begin to move. This causes the patient to feel a sense of motion, which is observable through the eyes, allowing your audiologist to evaluate the status of inner ear components.
Balance Testing By Our Doctors of Audiology
The doctors of audiology at our clinic specialize in diagnosing inner ear-related balance issues.
After the initial discussion of your condition and history, your audiologist will conduct a variety of tests to fully identify the underlying cause of your balance disorder.
A Hearing Test
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Tympanometry
Tympanometry, which helps your doctor to rule out the possibility of fluid behind the eardrum (often associated with allergies or infections) as a potential cause.
Computerized Dynamic Posturography
Computerized dynamic posturography, which helps to determine whether your dizziness relates to inner ear issues instead of somatosensory or vision issues. This test includes securing the patient with a safety harness while standing on a moving platform and surrounded by moving walls.
Auditory Brain Stem Response
Auditory brain stem response, which measures hearing sensitivity and evaluates the efficiency of the neural pathways in the process of transmitting sound within the brainstem, which can rule out tumors (such as a vestibular schwannoma) as the source of dizziness.
VEMP Test
Vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP test), which allows your audiologist to evaluate the function of the saccule and the inferior branch of the vestibular nerve as possible causes of a balance disorder.
Oculomotor Tests
Oculomotor tests, which focus on the connection between your eyes and inner ears via the vestibulo-ocular reflex as a possible cause of dizziness or vertigo. Specialized goggles with infrared cameras allow your doctor to observe eye motions associated with various inner ear issues.
Positional Tests
Positional tests (including the Dix Hallpike maneuver), which help to rule out the presence of loose otoliths or “crystals” in the semicircular canals.
Air Caloric Testing
Air caloric testing, which is designed to detect labyrinthitis and vestibular neuronitis by blowing either cool or warm air into the ear canal. As the temperature of the air transfers through the eardrum to the inner ear, the fluids within the inner ear begin to move. This causes the patient to feel a sense of motion, which is observable through the eyes, allowing your audiologist to evaluate the status of inner ear components.
Balance Testing By Our Doctors of Audiology
The doctors of audiology at our clinic specialize in diagnosing inner ear-related balance issues.
After the initial discussion of your condition and history, your audiologist will conduct a variety of tests to fully identify the underlying cause of your balance disorder.
A Hearing Test
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Tympanometry
Tympanometry, which helps your doctor to rule out the possibility of fluid behind the eardrum (often associated with allergies or infections) as a potential cause.
Computerized Dynamic Posturography
Computerized dynamic posturography, which helps to determine whether your dizziness relates to inner ear issues instead of somatosensory or vision issues. This test includes securing the patient with a safety harness while standing on a moving platform and surrounded by moving walls.
Auditory Brain Stem Response
Auditory brain stem response, which measures hearing sensitivity and evaluates the efficiency of the neural pathways in the process of transmitting sound within the brainstem, which can rule out tumors (such as a vestibular schwannoma) as the source of dizziness.
VEMP Test
Vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP test), which allows your audiologist to evaluate the function of the saccule and the inferior branch of the vestibular nerve as possible causes of a balance disorder.
Oculomotor Tests
Oculomotor tests, which focus on the connection between your eyes and inner ears via the vestibulo-ocular reflex as a possible cause of dizziness or vertigo. Specialized goggles with infrared cameras allow your doctor to observe eye motions associated with various inner ear issues.
Positional Tests
Positional tests (including the Dix Hallpike maneuver), which help to rule out the presence of loose otoliths or “crystals” in the semicircular canals.
Air Caloric Testing
Air caloric testing, which is designed to detect labyrinthitis and vestibular neuronitis by blowing either cool or warm air into the ear canal. As the temperature of the air transfers through the eardrum to the inner ear, the fluids within the inner ear begin to move. This causes the patient to feel a sense of motion, which is observable through the eyes, allowing your audiologist to evaluate the status of inner ear components.
Meet Your Team
Dr. Richard Luekenga
Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA
Dr. Ryan Whitaker
Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA
Dr. Barrett St. George
Ph.D., Au.D.,F-AAA
Kyle Brown
Office Manager
Linda Humphries
Patient Care Coordinator
Jenna Burningham
Insurance Specialist
Kim Andrus
Administration
Bonnie
Audiology Assistant
Zach
Audiology Assistant
Kenna
Patient Experience Coordinator
Amanda
Billing Expert
Lori
Billing Expert
Dr. Paul Groesbeck
Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA
Stephanie Anderson
Audiology Assistant
Dr. Ryan Anderson
Au.D.
Dr. Joseph Raymundo
Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA
Crista
Patient Experience Coordinator
Meet Your Team
Dr. Richard Luekenga
Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA
Dr. Ryan Whitaker
Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA
Dr. Barrett St. George
Ph.D., Au.D.,F-AAA
Kyle Brown
Office Manager
Linda Humphries
Patient Care Coordinator
Jenna Burningham
Insurance Specialist
Kim Andrus
Administration
Bonnie
Audiology Assistant
Zach
Audiology Assistant
Kenna
Patient Experience Coordinator
Amanda
Billing Expert
Lori
Billing Expert
Dr. Paul Groesbeck
Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA
Stephanie Anderson
Audiology Assistant
Dr. Ryan Anderson
Au.D.
Dr. Joseph Raymundo
Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA
Crista
Patient Experience Coordinator
Meet Your Team
Dr. Richard Luekenga
Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA
Dr. Ryan Whitaker
Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA
Dr. Barrett St. George
Ph.D., Au.D.,F-AAA
Kyle Brown
Office Manager
Linda Humphries
Patient Care Coordinator
Jenna Burningham
Insurance Specialist
Kim Andrus
Administration
Bonnie
Audiology Assistant
Zach
Audiology Assistant
Kenna
Patient Experience Coordinator
Amanda
Billing Expert
Lori
Billing Expert
Dr. Paul Groesbeck
Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA
Stephanie Anderson
Audiology Assistant
Dr. Ryan Anderson
Au.D.
Dr. Joseph Raymundo
Au.D., CCC-A, F-AAA
Crista
Patient Experience Coordinator
Our Doctors Have Solutions for Your Balance Issues
Our audiologists can thoroughly evaluate your inner ears and provide appropriate solutions to help you achieve better balance and get back to your regular routine.
So whether you, your spouse, grandparent, or parent is experiencing dizziness or vertigo, feels out of balance, or has developed a hearing loss, schedule an appointment today.
St George, UT
Santa Clara, UT
Hurricane, UT
Cedar City, UT
Richfield, UT
Henderson, NV
Mesquite, NV
Las Vegas, NV
Our Doctors Have Solutions for Your Balance Issues
Our audiologists can thoroughly evaluate your inner ears and provide appropriate solutions to help you achieve better balance and get back to your regular routine.
So whether you, your spouse, grandparent, or parent is experiencing dizziness or vertigo, feels out of balance, or has developed a hearing loss, schedule an appointment today.
St George, UT
Santa Clara, UT
Hurricane, UT
Cedar City, UT
Richfield, UT
Henderson, NV
Mesquite, NV
Las Vegas, NV
Our Doctors Have Solutions for Your Balance Issues
Our audiologists can thoroughly evaluate your inner ears and provide appropriate solutions to help you achieve better balance and get back to your regular routine.
So whether you, your spouse, grandparent, or parent is experiencing dizziness or vertigo, feels out of balance, or has developed a hearing loss, schedule an appointment today.
St George, UT
Santa Clara, UT
Hurricane, UT
Cedar City, UT
Richfield, UT
Henderson, NV
Mesquite, NV
Las Vegas, NV
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“It’s very difficult to describe. These hearing aids quickly became very dear friends! They have completely changed my irritations & sadness at not being able to hear well, to an absolute blessing…and my family is grateful as well. It was hard for them because they were always having to remember to talk LOUD and be asked to repeat…frequently!”
Julie
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+5
1000+ Happy Patients
“It’s very difficult to describe. These hearing aids quickly became very dear friends! They have completely changed my irritations & sadness at not being able to hear well, to an absolute blessing…and my family is grateful as well. It was hard for them because they were always having to remember to talk LOUD and be asked to repeat…frequently!”
Julie
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