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Residency Spotlight Questionnaire: Colby Kunkle, PT, DPT

This promotional graphic from EMG Solutions features a residency spotlight questionnaire for Colby Kunkle, PT, DPT. On the right side, there is a professional headshot of a smiling man with a brown beard and hair, wearing a dark suit jacket over a white dress shirt and a red striped tie. The background of the graphic is a deep blue with subtle hexagonal patterns in various shades of blue. On the left side, the white EMG Solutions logo appears above the bold text "RESIDENCY SPOTLIGHT QUESTIONNAIRE: COLBY KUNKLE PT, DPT."

Where did you receive your DPT degree, and what led you to the PT profession? I received my degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Growing up, my dad worked as a podiatrist at UAB, so I have fond memories of him taking me to UAB football, basketball, and soccer games as a child. […]

Meet the Mentor: Quinn Millington, PT, DPT, ECS, OCS, CEO/Founder

This promotional graphic from EMG Solutions features a professional headshot of Quinn Millington on the right side. He is a middle aged man with a smiling expression, wearing a dark charcoal suit jacket, a white dress shirt, and a red patterned tie. The background of the graphic is a vibrant orange color with subtle geometric hexagonal patterns in a lighter shade. On the left side, the white EMG Solutions logo appears above the bold dark blue text that reads "MEET THE MENTOR: QUINN MILLINGTON."

How did you become interested in EMG/NCS? I was first introduced to electrodiagnostic testing as a student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The idea of being able to understand the nerve function, the interaction between the nerve of the muscle, and use that to work backward and identify pathology was absolutely fascinating to […]

Sciatica or a Pinched Nerve? Decoding the True Source of Your Pain

This promotional graphic from EMG Solutions addresses the common clinical question: "Sciatica or a Pinched Nerve? Decoding the True Source of Your Pain." On the right side of the image, a female physical therapist in blue scrubs is shown in a clinical setting, placing her hands on the lower back of an older female patient sitting on an exam table. The bottom left corner features a white section with a curved orange border containing the EMG Solutions logo and the bold, dark blue title of the graphic.

By Kyle Martinos, PT, DPT, ECS Many patients are told, “You have sciatica.” You have lumbago, a lumbar radiculopathy, you have a pinched nerve in your lower back, a slipped disc, neuralgia, spondylosis… the list seems to go on and on. These injury designations are often used interchangeably and seem to be the same thing, […]

Beyond the Muscle: How Electrodiagnostic Testing Expands the PT’s Role in Patient Care

This promotional graphic for EMG Solutions features a close-up photograph of a patient’s lower leg and foot during a medical procedure. Fine needles and electrodes with black and red clips are attached to the skin, illustrating an electrodiagnostic test in progress. The bottom left of the graphic contains a white section with a curved orange border that displays the company's branding and title. The EMG Solutions logo is positioned above the bold, dark blue text "BEYOND THE MUSCLE: HOW ELECTRODIAGNOSTIC TESTING EXPANDS THE PT'S ROLE IN PATIENT CARE."

By Drayton T. Perkins, PT, DPT, ECS Most physical therapy students begin their training focused on the world of orthopedic movement and musculoskeletal mechanics. They learn how muscles, joints, and connective tissues interact and what happens when those systems break down. But sometimes, what looks like an orthopedic problem actually starts somewhere entirely different: within […]

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

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.

By John Lugo, PT DPT, Program Coordinator, EMG Solutions Residency Program, Site Coordinator of Clinical Education, EMG Solutions This blog post is intended for anyone who has been recommended to have a needle EMG exam that is part of a “nerve test”. The information contained can also be helpful for health care professionals who recommend […]

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 numbness in the ring and pinky finger. The clinician will ask additional questions as they formulate a list of differential diagnoses or the most likely causes for your issue. This will help […]

Meet EMG Solutions’ Newest Resident — Marshall Lassiter, PT, DPT

The image is a promotional graphic from EMG Solutions announcing the arrival of their newest resident, Marshall Lassiter. On the right side, there is a professional headshot of a smiling man with short brown hair, wearing a dark navy suit, a white dress shirt, and a bright red tie. The background of the graphic is a deep blue with subtle geometric hexagonal patterns in various shades of blue. On the left side, the EMG Solutions logo is featured in white above the bold text "WELCOME EMG’S NEWEST RESIDENT: Marshall Lassiter."

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 for the past couple of years to learn more about the people and the landscape of clinical electrophysiology practice among physical therapists. Marshall also invested time to shadow with our […]

RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT — Addison Davis PT, DPT

This promotional graphic from EMG Solutions features a resident spotlight for Addison Davis, PT, DPT. On the right side, there is a professional headshot of a smiling man with a dark beard and hair, wearing a dark suit jacket over a light grey shirt and a blue patterned tie. The background of the graphic is a deep blue with subtle hexagonal patterns in various shades of blue. On the left side, the white EMG Solutions logo appears above the bold text "RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT: Addison Davis, PT, DPT."

I graduated from South College with my DPT. My path to becoming a PT was quite a windy road. I began undergrad thinking I wanted to be an en- gineer to make prosthetics. At the same time, I was in a band that was doing well so I did the only logical thing a 19-year-old […]

Traumatic Neuroma

a close-up of a nerve cell

Traumatic Neuroma- nerve damages from outside the common compression neuropathy. Introduction We encounter various neuropathic symptoms and pain every day. Patient reports of neuropathic pain can differ in descriptions, characteristics, and patterns. It is crucial for healthcare providers, especially those working in diagnostics, to understand which pathological presentations necessitate more direct interventions, such as surgery […]

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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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