How painful is a needle EMG exam? It depends on…
This blog post is intended for anyone who has been recommended to have a needle EMG exam that ispart of a “nerve test”. The information
Comparing Electrodiagnostics (EMG/NCS) to Magnetic Resonance Imaging for the Evaluation of Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Low back pain and lumbar radiculopathy are common conditions affecting the generalpopulation. Low back pain has a prevalence of 10%-30%, and lumbar radiculopathy, with aprevalence
Can an EMG/NCS help diagnose the causeof weakness following a stroke?
Strokes are relatively common, affecting millions of people each year. In the UnitedStates, for instance, about 795,000 people have a stroke annually, making it the
Using EMG/NCS to Test for Ulnar Nerve vs. Cervical Radiculopathy
When starting the initial evaluation, you mention to the clinician performing the nervetest that you are experiencing numbness of the ring and pinky finger. The
Diabetic Neuropathy
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy encompasses various neurogenic disorders resulting from diabetesmellitus type 1 and type 2. This condition can be classified into distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSPN),diabetic
Meet EMG Solutions’ Newest Resident — Marshall Lassiter, PT, DPT
Marshall Lassiter comes to our residency from William Carey University. He recently graduated in May 2024 and has been following the EDX SIG meeting virtually
