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What are electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies(NCV)?

Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies are tests that measure the electrical activity of muscles and nerves. Nerves send out electrical signals to make your muscles react in certain ways. As your muscles react, they give off these signals, which can then be measured

EMG tests and nerve conduction studies can both help find out if you have a disorder of your muscles, nerves, or both. These tests can be done separately, but they are usually done at the same time

  • An EMG test looks at the electrical signals your muscles make when they are at rest and when they are being used.
  • A nerve conduction study measures how fast and how well the body’s electrical signals travel down your nerves.

What is Autonomic (ANS) testing?

Autonomic testing helps find out if your autonomic nervous system (ANS) is working as well as it should. Your ANS controls body functions that happen automatically (without you thinking about them). These include breathing, heartbeat, body temperature, and digestion. If there are problems with the function of the ANS, it’s known as autonomic neuropathy. The most common causes of autonomic neuropathy include diabetes, autoimmune diseases, some types of medicines, and certain infections, such as HIV/AIDS.

  • Autonomic testing can show which part of the ANS is affected and how seriously it’s affected. This can help your provider develop the most effective treatment strategy.

What is DME??

DME stands for Durable Medical Equipment. At Infinity PMR, we have an assortment of back, knee, and wrist braces available as well as TENS units and their associated supplies. We have physicians who are not only able to diagnose the condition afflicting the patient but also dispense the appropriate items needed to treat the associated conditions. The items are professionally fitted and instructed to each patient to ensure compliance and proper use. Furthermore, most insurances cover DME. Our expert staff can get concrete answers from your insurance company regarding your specific needs.

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Does Your Knee Pain Comes From Your Spine

  • Many patients assume knee pain is always caused by a problem in the knee muscles or However, that is not necessarily always the case. If you’re suffering from symotoms in the knee, there is a possibility that a problem with your spine is the cause.
  • How to determine if your knee pain comes from your spine? The muscles around your knees are connected to the nerves in your lower spine so if these nerves are irritated or compressed, your knees may be affected by symptoms such as intermittent back pain, hamstring tightness, weakness in the hips or quads, and the development of bunions on your feet.
  • A compressed nerve can be caused by many different factors, but the most common is a bulging or ruptured spinal disk that is applying pressure to the roots leading to the sciatic nerve causing shooting pain, tingling or numbness from your buttocks all the way down your leg.
  • By combining NCV and EMG tests, your physician can better tell whether you’re suffering from a nerve disorder or a muscle disorder and pinpoint the specific disease or condition.