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EMG Studies

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What is EMG Testing?

An EMG, or an electromyogram, measures electrical activity activity of muscles both at rest and in contraction. An EMG can be done to locate the source of muscle weakness, paralysis, or twitching, which could be inside a muscle, in the nerves supplying a muscle, in the spinal cord, or inside an area of the brain. It tests for things like herniated discs or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

What is a Nerve Conduction Study?

A Nerve Conduction Study, or NCS, measures how well nerves are able to send electrical signals. Both tests can be done to learn what is causing nerve and muscle issues or pain. An NCS is performed in order to locate damage to the peripheral nervous system. This test can discover nerve damage such as carpal tunnel syndrome or Guillain-Barré syndrome.

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Who qualifies for EMG testing?

Physical Therapy Arm

Patients experiencing:

  • Numbness, Tingling, or Altered Sensation
  • Muscle Weakness or Fatigue
  • Muscle Atrophy
  • Muscle or Neuropathic Pain
  • Radiating Pain
  • Neuromuscular Impairments
  • Trauma-Related Neuromuscular Impairments

Patients Needing:

  • Pre-Surgical Diagnostics
  • Post-Surgical Diagnostic Testing

When will I see results?

  • Patients are scheduled within 2 to 3 weeks after the referral and authorization process is completed.
  • Reports are returned to referring offices within 24 to 48 hours.
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Meet Our EMG Specialist

David Springer, MPT, ECS

David Springer is a board certified Electrodiagnostic Physical Therapist. After 20 years of practicing as a board certified orthopedic therapist, David completed his fellowship training in electrophysiology in 2018 and now performs EMGs for Northwest Spine as well as serving the EMG needs throughout the Inland Northwest.

David is also a part of the administrative team at Northwest Spine in a supportive role focused on company values, and support of staff and patients.

David's personal interests include the great outdoors, woodworking, guitar, tending his fruit trees, and keeping pace with his adult children as well as his wife and her physical therapy career specializing in the neurological population.