A Brief Overview of Electromyography

1. A BriefOverview of
Electromyography
Dr. Samuel M.Theagene

2. A Brief
Overview of
Electromyogra
phy
 A board-certified physiatrist and interventional pain physician, Dr.
Samuel M.Theagene has worked with various medical institutions
throughout a career spanning over two decades. Currently, Dr.
SamuelTheagene serves as the medical director of Empire State
Pain and Neuro, PC, where he and his staff utilize the latest
medical technology, including electromyography.

3. A Brief
Overview of
Electromyogra
phy
 Electromyography, or EMG, is a diagnostic test used to assess the
health of muscles and motor neurons, which are the nerve cells
responsible for muscle control. During an EMG, a health care
provider inserts small needle electrodes into a patient’s muscle to
measure the electrical activity that occurs while the muscle tissue
is at rest.The measurements are recorded on a graph as sounds or
numerical values that are then interpreted by a specialist.

4. A Brief
Overview of
Electromyogra
phy
 An EMG is typically performed on patients who have symptoms,
such as tingling, numbness, and muscle weakness, that may be
indicative of a muscle or nerve disorder.The entire procedure
takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes and causes only mild side
effects that may include bruising and tenderness at the electrode
site.