Resident Spotlight: Ben Wynn, PT, DPT
Where did you receive your DPT degree, and what led you to the PT profession? I received my DPT from Mercer University in Atlanta, GA, in May 2025. I have many reasons why I chose physical therapy. The number one reason is that it is a profession in which you get a lot of one-on-one […]
Meet the Mentor: John Lugo, PT, DPT, ECS, Clinical Education and Residency Coordinator
How did you become interested in electrodiagnostic testing? In my entry-level PT program, I took an elective class on EMG/NCS with Roger Nelson and Arthur Nelson, two physical therapist pioneers in clinical electrophysiology. After that semester, Roger Nelson offered to support me with continued education and training in EMG/NCS, so I followed that through PT […]
Residency Spotlight: Megan Gold, PT, DPT
An interview with Megan Gold, PT, DPT about her clinical electrophysiology residency with EMG Solutions and all that she has learned. Where did you receive your DPT degree, and what led you to the PT profession? I received my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah. I […]
Residency Spotlight: Timothy Dau, PT, DPT
Timothy Dau, PT, DPT, completed his clinical electrophysiology residency with the EMG Solutions Residency Program and shared valuable insights in what he learned. Where did you receive your DPT degree, and what led you to the PT profession? I received my DPT at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah. I came to […]
Meet the Mentor: Mark Simmons, PT, DPT, DSc, ECS, VP of Clinical Education and Residency Development
How did you become interested in electrodiagnostic testing? During physical therapy school, we had a brief introduction to the specialty by a guest lecturer. This lecture was placed early in the program curriculum, just after completing our Neuroscience class. The therapist came and did two 1-hour lectures, and I recall leaving the last lecture thinking, […]
Inside the Rotation: Real Insights from Students at EMG Solutions
For those considering a clinical rotation with EMG Solutions or thinking about applying for the residency, they should take into account the testimonies of students Hailey Pedersen (RMU) and Hamid Hadipour (TSU). The Student POV: Hailey Pedersen, DPT (RMU Class of 2025) How would you rate your clinical experience? Provide any feedback for future students. […]
Meet the Mentor: Kyle Martinos, PT, DPT, ECS, VP of Clinical Operations
How did you become interested in electrodiagnostic testing? I was introduced to NCV/EMG testing as a physical therapy student through a 2-day course/lab at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. I was intrigued and began shadowing the then-president of RMU, Richard Nielsen. This is what launched my desire to pursue the ECS specialty. I worked […]
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
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
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, […]
