SSEP Tests
SSEP stands for Somato-Sensory Evoked Potentials.
SSEP tests evaluate the nerve pathway from the peripheral nerve through the spine to the somatosensory region of the brain. (“Somato” means body; “sensory” means the reception and transmission of sense impressions.) SSEP tests are useful in evaluating spinal cord injuries or disease, neuromuscular disease, and demyelinating diseases such as multiple sclerosis and others. SSEP test is a simple test and it involves a series of small stimuli in the median and/or tibial nerves and a recording of the response as it reaches the brain. Feel free to contact our highly trained physical therapist at Hands-On Physical Therapy.
VEP Tests
VEP stands for Visual Evoked Potentials.
VEP test checks the nerves that go from the eye to the visual cortex. The VEP eye test is used to identify impaired transmission along the optic nerve pathways. VEP eye test is a very simple test and it involves a series of visual stimuli via a television monitor and a recording of the response as it reaches the brain.
BAER Tests
BAER stands for Brainstem Auditory Evoked Responses.
BAER tests ckeck the ear and the brain for auditory and brainstem disorders. BAER test is a very simple test and it involves a series of sounds that are heard via a set of headphones and a recording of the response as it reaches the brain.
Why Do We Use SSEP, VEP, and BEAR Tests?
- It saves you time and money! Before we begin treating you, we are able to know what the problem is (and show you!). We can recognize sooner if this is a problem a physical therapist can help with, or if you require other medical services.
- It’s simply more accurate than without. Being able to see the pain with these tests helps us treat you with efficiency by providing us with knowledge of exactly where the pain is coming from. This is huge for physical therapists and could revolutionize the entire industry – Most PT clinics don’t offer all or any of these tests pre-treatment!!
- It helps give a sense of calm. These tests us are SURE what the problem is, and how we can help.
For more information, contact us at Astoria, NY center.