Unterberger test

The Unterberger test, also Unterberger's test and Unterberger's stepping test, is a test used in otolaryngology to help assess whether a patient has a vestibular pathology. It is not useful for detecting central (brain) disorders of balance.

Technique
The patient is asked to walk on the spot with their eyes closed.

Interpretation
If the patient rotates to one side they have a labyrinthine lesion on that side.