Abstract
In 1968, the Japan Society of Vestibular Research changed its name to Japan Society of Equilibrium Research (JSER) with the idea that vestibular function should be investigated from the point of view of body equilibrium in relation to visual and proprioceptive function.
In the period from 1968-2000, progress in the following studies was noticed: (1) 3-dimensional recording of nystagmus and eye movements, (2) analysis of the body sway in upright standing posture, (3) examination of otolithic organ using vestibular evoked myogenic potential, linear acceleration and eccentric rotation test, (4) diagnosis, epidemiology and conservative and surgical treatment of Meniere disease, (5) diagnosis of vertigo and equilibrium examination using neuro-otological examination, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, (6) training and rehabilitation for equilibrium disturbances, (7) localization and function of vestibular cortex, (8) eccentric rotation testing in the space shuttle.
Currently, evidence-based medicine for vertigo, and regeneration of the sensory epithelium of the inner ear are new subjects in vestibular investigation.
