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Electromyography (EMG) Testing that checks the health of muscles and nerves

EMG is often ordered when you have muscle weakness, pain or abnormal sensation. It can evaluate the health of the nerves and the muscles in the body outside of the brain and spinal cord.

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What to expect from electromyography (EMG)

There are usually two parts to an EMG study.

1. nerve conduction study

   Your doctor will test the length of your nerves by delivering small electrical impulses and record responses from your sensory and motor nerves.

2. The electromyography (EMG)

   Your doctor will insert a very thin needle through your skin into the muscle. The electrode on the needle records the electrical activity given off by your muscles. This electrical activity appears on a nearby monitor and is heard through a speaker.

After the electrodes are placed in the muscle, you may be asked to contract the muscle. For example, you might be asked to bend your arm. The electrical activity seen on the monitor provides information about your muscle's ability to respond when the nerves to your muscles are stimulated.

EMG can detect

Muscle weakness, pain or abnormal sensation. It can evaluate the health of the nerves and the muscles in the body outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Good to know about EMG

You may feel some pain or discomfort during electrical stimulation or when the needles are inserted. Most people are able to complete the test without problems. After the test, the muscle may feel tender or bruised for a few hours to a few days.

Related links

• Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Associates
• What to expect during nerve conduction study and EMG test
• What to expect during an EMG

Reviewed by: Ellie Madison

Last reviewed: 8/2/2018

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Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Associates – Coon Rapids

11850 Blackfoot St NW Mercy Specialty Center, Suite 405 Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Get directions

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Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Associates – Minneapolis

800 E 28th St Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Suite 1750 Minneapolis, MN 55407 Get directions

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Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Associates – Minneapolis Electromyography

913 E 26th St Suite 304 Minneapolis, MN 55407 Get directions

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Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Associates – St. Paul

280 Smith Ave N Doctors Professional Building, Suite 220 St. Paul, MN 55102 Get directions

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Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute – Minneapolis

800 E 28th St Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis, MN 55407 Get directions

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