Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic test administered to people who may be experiencing muscle or nerve pain, including cramping, tingling, numbness, or weakness. An EMG involves needle electrodes inserted into the muscle being tested. The test is used to measure electrical activity in particular muscles when contracted. The test is also used to identify whether electrical activity is present when it shouldn’t be (that is, when the muscle is at rest). An EMG can identify whether the ... [Read More]
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What Is an EMG?
Doctors use an electromyography (EMG) test to check a patient’s muscles and the health of the nerves that control them (the motor neurons). This diagnostic test is typically used for patients who may have damaged nerves or nerve dysfunction with regard to signal transmission to the muscles. The EMG test can accurately measure the speed of signal transmission between the nerves and the muscles. It is frequently used by doctors when checking for Guillain-Barré syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, ... [Read More]
Types of Diagnostic Services
It’s practically guaranteed that all of us will undergo a diagnostic test at least once in our lifetimes. Technological advances in the field of diagnostics have made early detection of many diseases possible, for earlier treatment, and better outcomes. Also, advanced screening methods can help prevent more diseases than ever before. While accurate diagnosis and early screening can save your life, the uses of diagnostic tools do not end there. They are also used to monitor the progress of ... [Read More]
