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This promotional graphic from EMG Solutions features a detailed 3D rendering of a neuron and its branching nerve fibers against a soft pink and purple background. A white section in the lower left corner, defined by a dark blue curved border, contains the EMG Solutions logo and the bold title "UNDERSTANDING ALS AND THE ROLE OF NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES IN DIAGNOSIS." The graphic is designed to highlight the importance of diagnostic testing in understanding complex neurological conditions.

Understanding ALS and the Role of Nerve Conduction Studies in Diagnosis

By Karah Loftin, PT, DPT, ECS Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects motor neuron nerve cells that are resp…
This promotional graphic from EMG Solutions shows a clinician in blue scrubs performing a medical procedure on a patient's foot. The clinician is using a handheld device that emits a targeted red light onto the side of the patient's ankle, while the patient lies on a treatment table wearing green protective safety goggles. In the bottom left corner, a white section with an orange curved border displays the EMG Solutions logo and the bold, dark blue title "WHO IN THE WORLD THOUGHT ALL OF THIS UP?"

Who in the World Thought All This Up? The Fascinating Origins of EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies

As I have had the opportunity to perform EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies over the past several years, I am often in awe of how all of this could have…
This promotional graphic from EMG Solutions features a person seen from the back, wearing a light blue shirt and holding their lower back in pain. A red, glowing anatomical overlay of the spine and rib cage is superimposed over their back to illustrate radiating discomfort. In the bottom left corner, a white section with a dark blue curved border contains the EMG Solutions logo. Below this curve, bold dark blue text reads, "HOW CAN THE EMG EXAM BE NORMAL WHEN I HAVE RADIATING BACK PAIN?"

How Can the EMG Exam Be Normal When I Have Radiating Back Pain?

By John Lugo, PT, DPT, ECS Lumbar radiculopathy, a prevalent neurological condition, is characterized by compression or irritation of a spinal nerve…
This promotional graphic from EMG Solutions features a person viewed from behind, holding their neck and upper back with both hands. A red, glowing overlay is centered on their neck and shoulders to illustrate muscle tension or pain. The bottom left of the image contains a white section with an orange curved border that displays the company logo. Below this curve, bold dark blue text asks the question, "MY MUSCLES ARE TWITCHING: WHEN SHOULD I BE CONCERNED?"

My Muscles Are Twitching: When Should I Be Concerned?

By Kyle J. Martinos PT, DPT, ECS I often get muscle twitching in random muscles, at random times. It might be in my right triceps one day, in my lef…
This promotional graphic from EMG Solutions features a close up view of a clinician's hands carefully attaching colored wires to square white adhesive electrode pads on a patient's back. The image illustrates the hands on nature of electrodiagnostic testing and training. In the bottom left corner, a white section with a dark blue curved border contains the EMG Solutions logo above an orange horizontal line. Below this border, the bold dark blue text states, "EMG SOLUTIONS PARTNERS WITH ABPTRFE TO ADVANCE PT EDUCATION."

EMG Solutions Partners with ABPTRFE to Advance Physical Therapist Education

EMG Solutions continues to look for ways to maintain its position as a leader in the field of clinical electrophysiology.  Currently, EMG Solutions is…
This promotional graphic from EMG Solutions features a close-up photograph of a patient in a clinical setting, wearing blue trousers and sneakers while using a quad cane for stability. In the background, other clinic equipment such as orange cones and a walker are visible on the tan floor. The bottom left corner contains a white section with an orange curved border that displays the EMG Solutions logo. Below this border, bold dark blue text asks the question, "WHY CAN’T I LIFT MY FOOT: WHEN GRAVITY WINS?"

Why Can’t I Lift My Foot: When Gravity Wins

By Drayton Perkins, PT, DPT, ECS Foot drop—when you suddenly cannot lift the front of your foot—can be alarming. This condition often leads to an in…
This promotional graphic from EMG Solutions addresses a common patient concern: "HOW PAINFUL IS A NEEDLE EMG EXAM? IT DEPENDS ON..." The main image is a close-up photograph of a person's forearm and hand during a procedure, with four thin needles inserted into the skin. Each needle is attached to a small metallic clip—two green and two red—with wires extending away from the hand. The bottom-left corner features a white section with an orange curved border containing the EMG Solutions logo and the bold, dark blue title text.

How Painful Is a Needle EMG Exam? It Depends On…

By John Lugo, PT DPT, Program Coordinator, EMG Solutions Residency Program, Site Coordinator of Clinical Education, EMG Solutions This blog post is …
This promotional graphic from EMG Solutions addresses the diagnostic role of electrodiagnostics in post-stroke recovery. On the right, the image shows a person in a brown shirt sitting in a wheelchair, holding a pair of glasses in their lap. The bottom left features a white section with an orange curved border containing the EMG Solutions logo above the bold, dark blue title "CAN AN EMG/NCS HELP DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF WEAKNESS FOLLOWING A STROKE?"

Can an EMG/NCS help diagnose the cause of weakness following a stroke?

By Karah Loftin, PT, DPT Strokes are relatively common, affecting millions of people each year. In the United States, for instance, about 795,000 pe…

Using EMG/NCS to Test for Ulnar Nerve vs. Cervical Radiculopathy

By Addison Davis, PT, DPT When starting the initial evaluation, you mention to the clinician performing the nerve test that you are experiencing num…
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We are an EMG and NCS testing company. Electromyography, or EMG, is paired with nerve conduction studies, NCS, to evaluate the integrity of the peripheral nervous system and how it interacts with the muscles. We provide in-house services on a referral basis.

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