What is Barany Chair?

The Barany Chair is a specialized piece of equipment used in vestibular testing and research. It was developed by the Austrian physiologist Robert Barany, who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1914 for his work on the vestibular system. The chair consists of a seat mounted on a pivot that allows it to rotate smoothly in any direction.

The primary purpose of the Barany Chair is to induce controlled rotational movements that stimulate the vestibular organs located in the inner ear. These organs are responsible for detecting changes in head position and movement, helping to maintain balance and spatial orientation.