Balance Testing

Regain Stability with Professional Balance Testing

Balance issues can be isolating, frustrating, and scary. They come in many forms and can often strike without warning, affecting your physical health, emotional well-being, and daily activities. Maybe you've felt unsteady on your feet while taking a morning walk, or experienced a sudden bout of dizziness reaching up to the top shelf. Poor balance experiences can make you feel like you’re grasping for support that doesn’t seem to be there.

Balance Solutions

At Quincy Audiology, we understand how vestibular and balance problems impact daily life. Our doctors listen to concerns and combine professional testing with patient-centered approaches to directly address unique challenges.

Balance disorders don’t have to define your life. Let us help you find your footing and regain stability in the world around you.

Are You Suffering from a Balance Disorder?

At Quincy Audiology, we understand the fear and frustration vestibular and balance symptoms can cause. We focus on delivering clear, straightforward balance testing to identify the cause and guide you toward effective solutions.

Balance disorders fall into two main categories. If any of these symptoms sound familiar, Quincy Audiology can help.

  • Dizziness, Vertigo, or Motion Intolerance

    This condition may be caused or worsened by rapid head movement, turning too quickly, walking, or riding in a car. These symptoms can be acute or sharp attacks lasting for seconds or sometimes for several hours.

  • Persistent Sense of Imbalance or Unsteadiness

    Some people refer to this as a loss of surefootedness. There can be many causes of dizziness and imbalance, with the largest percentage coming from the vestibular system.

Balance issues can be a safety concern. Protect your health by scheduling a balance test.

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Our Approach

Our process is as much about understanding you as it is about understanding the vestibular system. We begin with a conversation to get to know you, your symptoms, and how they’re affecting your life. From there, our state-of-the-art diagnostic technology allows us to look closely at how your balance system is functioning, pinpointing areas that may be causing discomfort or disorientation.

Our team is committed to providing personalized care plans that work for your life. We provide collaborative care alongside other healthcare professionals to help you regain stability and confidence.

Take Back Control of Your Vestibular Health

The medical term for the part of the inner ear involved with balance is called the vestibular system. The vestibular system is an organ located within the inner ear which relays information to the brain about balance and orientation of the head and body. Balance is a complex interaction which requires input from our vestibular system, in addition to our vision and the sensation from our feet, muscles, and joints. If any one of these systems are not working properly, you will suffer loss of balance.

Quincy Audiology works to understand the cause of your balance issues first, so we can create a plan to treat the root problem, not just the symptoms.

Get to Know Your Doctors

Dr. Kevin Ballard

Dr. Kevin Ballard

Audiologist & Owner
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Dr. Ballard’s initial pursuit in audiology was in research, but he discovered he liked clinical work and has been in practice for thirty years. He is Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and is a member of the Illinois Academy of Audiology.

Dr. Mandy Wand

Dr. Mandy Wand

Audiologist
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Dr. Wand enjoys performing diagnostic testing and fitting amplification and is licensed in Illinois and Missouri. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Audiology and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Dr. Hannah Haubrich

Dr. Hannah Haubrich

Audiologist
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Dr. Haubrich’s clinical interests include pediatric and adult diagnostics, audiological rehabilitation, educational audiology, and hearing loss prevention. She is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Patient Self Quiz

The questions below have been adapted from a self-assessment tool created by the American Institute of Balance. Please take the time to think about each question to help determine whether you need a professional evaluation for vestibular and equilibrium issues.

  • Do you experience sensations of spinning, falling, or other motion when shifting your head quickly or changing your body position? (e.g. standing from a seated position or bending over)

  • Do you find it difficult to walk around or navigate in dark or low-light conditions?

  • Is it challenging or distressing for you to walk down grocery store aisles?

  • Do you struggle to make your feet move the way you want them to?

  • Do you feel unstable on your feet, as if you cannot trust them to keep you balanced?

  • Are you afraid that you might fall or trip while walking?

  • Does looking at moving objects or out of a car’s side window make you feel uneasy or nauseous?

  • Do you have trouble maintaining your balance when walking from one flooring surface to another?

  • When walking, do you have a sensation of being pulled or drifting to one side?

  • Is it frustrating that others don’t seem to understand how challenging the situation is for you?

If you answered YES to one or more of these questions, consider a vestibular and equilibrium evaluation.

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Understand the Science Behind Your Balance Disorder