Electrodiagnostic Testing &
Neuromuscular Consultation
When you experience an unexplained numbness, tingling, pain, cramping or muscle weakness, your physician may recommend electrodiagnostic testing to study how your nerves and muscles are working.
Electrodiagnostic Testing Physician: Dr. Douglas Pavlak, MD, FAAPMR
Douglas Pavlak, MD, FAAPMR is Director of our EMG laboratory and has performed over 60,000 electrodiagnostic consultations and studies. He is board certified in both physical medicine and electrodiagnostic medicine.
Dr. Pavlak explains what to expect during electrodiagnostic testing. Watch Dr. Pavlak perform a nerve conduction and needle EMG test.
What To Expect During Electrodiagnostic Testing & Neuromuscular Consultation
Another test that may be used is a needle EMG test. This is a diagnostic procedure that evaluates the condition of your muscles and the nerve cells that control them. Nerve cells, or motor neurons, transmit electrical signals so your muscles know when to contract and relax. An EMG measures these signals and helps physicians diagnose why you may be experiencing numbness, tingling or muscle weakness.
