Patients with a positive result are said to demonstrate Romberg's sign or Rombergism. They can also be described as Romberg's positive. The basis of this test is that balance comes from the …

Apr 28, 2022 · A Romberg test (also known as Romberg’s sign) is a simple physical test to see if you have balance problems that are related to proprioception — your body’s ability to sense …

The Romberg test is positive when the patient is unable to maintain balance with their eyes closed. Losing balance can be defined as increased body sway, placing one foot in the …

Aug 1, 2025 · Romberg’s sign refers to postural instability on eye closure in a patient who is otherwise stable when eyes are open, revealing sensory ataxia due to impaired proprioception.

The Romberg sign removes the visual and vestibular components that contribute to maintaining balance and can thus identify a proprioception-related neurologic disease. The Romberg sign …

Nov 16, 2025 · The Romberg sign is a clinical test used to assess a person’s neurological function, specifically balance and coordination. This bedside maneuver helps clinicians …

Aug 9, 2025 · A “positive Romberg sign” occurs when an individual maintains balance with eyes open but sways or loses balance upon closing their eyes. This indicates a proprioceptive …

The Romberg’s sign, also known as the Romberg’s test, is a procedure used by doctors to evaluate a patient’s nerve function. It was first recorded by Marshall Hall, Moritz Romberg, and …

Feb 20, 2008 · A Romberg test is performed by asking the patient to stand erect with their feet together and arms/hands at their side. You first ask the patient to stand this way with their …

Jan 27, 2021 · The Romberg test, or Romberg sign, is a simple test that assesses your ability to stay balanced. Here's how it works and who might need it.