Specialties of our practice include the
treatment of the following conditions:
- ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Movement Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Multisystem Atrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
- Myopathies
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Tremor
Electrodiagnostic Studies
Electrodiagnostic studies are helpful in the evaluation of weakness, numbness, pain and symptoms such as fatigue, cramps, and abnormal sensation. They are an extension of the physical examination.
EMG
During an EMG, the physician inserts a fine needle into selected muscles to record the electrical activity. Needle insertion may cause temporary mild discomfort. No shocks are given. The needles are discarded after use to prevent the transmission of AIDS, hepatitis, and other infections.
NCS
For Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), small electrodes are taped on the skin and a brief electric stimulus is applied to one portion of the nerve. Nerve stimulation will cause a tingling sensation.
