Audiology Department

Testing

Audiometric Testing is a graphic representation of the softest sounds that an individual can hear at various pitches. Click here to access an online hearing check.

The Acoustic Reflex (AR) test is a measure of a reflexive muscle contraction in the middle ear in response to an intense sound. This test is sensitive to lessions along its path of innervation which includes areas from the auditory nerve to the brainstem and then back via the facial nerve.

The Acoustic Reflex Decay (ARD) test is a measure of the ability of the muscle in the inner ear to stay in contraction. This test is sensitive to auditory and facial nerve lesions/damage.

Auditory Processing Diagnostics include a variety of test materials that look at how our brain processes incoming sound. Very often a person will have normal hearing but still have problems understanding what is heard, this type of testing determines how the system is breaking down. Testing is typically divided between two test sessions, as a complete assessment lasts 2-4 hours.

Hearing Aids

The audiology department also provides hearing aid services. If you or someone you know is struggling with hearing loss, you’re not alone. We, at 360 Balance, are committed to putting you back on the road to better hearing. Click here for more information on hearing aids.

Concussions

We also serve as consultants for The University of Texas Athletic Department regarding sports-related concussions, which have become a growing concern and the need for clinical guidelines for return-to-play decisions is unprecedented.

Please click here to learn more about our concussion management program.