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What is an EMG/Nerve Conduction Test?

April 26, 2017conduction EMG nerve Test

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What is an EMG/Nerve Conduction Test?

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An ‘EMG’ is actually two tests. The first part (nerve conduction) involves applying very low voltage electrical shocks to various nerves in the arms/legs. You may feel tingling or your hand/foot may ‘jump’. The EMG involves placing a small needle into various muscles to measure the electrical activity. There are no electrical shocks. It is important that you do not wear lotions, oils, creams, or other products on your skin as this can interfere with the ability to complete the test. An EMG/Nerve Conduction will NOT interfere with a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator (AID).