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SHV board

Quick and easy assessment of utricular function by determining the subjective haptic vertical (SHV) with the SHV board – after Prof. Ernst and Dr Basta.


1. Preparation

To carry out the test, the patient is seated on a padded support, with the feet not touching the floor. Vision is blocked with a sleep mask.

2. Performance

For the assessment, the patient swiftly draws a line that they perceive as vertical on the SHV board – in an upright position and tilted 20° to the right and to the left.

3. Evaluation

Place the evaluation film on the SHV board and read off the results of the test. Simple and quick.

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The SHV board allows quick and easy assessment of utricular function by determining the subjective haptic vertical (SHV) – after Prof. Ernst and Dr Basta.

A robust instrument, proven in practice, for everyday diagnostics in your practice.

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