The vestibollo-collic reflex (VCR) - short presentation of the technique

The vestibullo-collic reflex (VCR) or Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential (VEMP) is a new non-invasive method for assessment of vestibular function. VEMP are recorded over ipsilateral sternocleidomastoidian muscle tonically contracted during monoaural intense clicks deliver via headphones (Colebatch method). VEMPs are useful diagnostic test in a variety of peripheral and central vestibulopathies.