EMG Testing Information

 

Electromyography (EMG) measures muscle response or electrical activity in response to a nerve's stimulation of the muscle. The test is used to help detect neuromuscular abnormalities. During the test, probes are placed on the skin to detect nerve responses and a small needle is used to check the performance of the muscles. A nerve conduction test measures how well and how fast the nerves send electrical signals.

Symptoms indicating an EMG may be necessary:
  • Entrapment neuropathies including:
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome
    • Cubital tunnel syndrome
    • Radial nerve palsy
    • Peroneal nerve palsy
    • Tarsal tunnel syndrome
  • Radiculopathy in the cervical and lumbar regions
  • Brachial and lumbosacral plexopathy
  • Peripheral nerve injuries
  • Pain, numbness or weakness of upper or lower extremities
  • Polyneuropathy
  • Diseases of the neuromuscular junction like myasthenia gravis
  • Myopathy
  • Motor neuron disease

 

EMG Patient Instructions
  • Please do not apply lotion.
  • Wear loose fitting clothing.

Electromyography (EMG) measures muscle response or electrical activity in response to a nerve's stimulation of the muscle. The test is used to help detect neuromuscular abnormalities. During the test, probes are placed on the skin to detect nerve responses and a small needle is used to check the performance of the muscles. A nerve conduction test measures how well and how fast the nerves send electrical signals.


EMG Providers
Alex Dietz, M.D.
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Ang Li, M.D.
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Bruce Morgenstern, M.D.
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Katrina Pack M.D.
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Marc Wasserman, M.D.
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Lynn Zhang, M.D.
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EMG Clinic Locations

499 E. Hampden Ave.
Suite #360
Englewood, CO 80113

300 Exempla Circle
Suite #230
Lafayette, CO 80026

10099 RidgeGate Pkwy
Conifer Building
Suite #480
Lone Tree, CO 80124

3455 Lutheran Pkwy
Building 7
Suite #280

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033