Same Week EMG/NCS Appointments Often Available
Punta Gorda: (941) 347-3650
Fort Myers: (239) 244-3835
FOR PATIENTS
YOUR EMG/NCS APPOINTMENT: WHAT TO EXPECT
Find the Cause. Guide the Treatment. Improve Lives.
Everything you need to know before, during, and after your nerve and muscle testing.
At Edge EMG Specialists, we want every patient to feel informed and prepared. Here’s what you need to know about your upcoming EMG/NCS test.
Questions before your test?
Call our office and our team will be happy to help.
Punta Gorda:
(941) 347-3650
Fort Myers:
(239) 244-3835
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR EMG/NERVE CONDUCTION STUDY
An EMG and nerve conduction study helps evaluate how well your nerves and muscles are working. It is commonly used to investigate symptoms such as numbness, tingling, weakness, radiating pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, pinched nerves, and peripheral neuropathy.
NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES (NCS)
Small electrical impulses are used to measure how quickly and effectively your nerves carry signals.
ELECTROMYOGRAPHY (EMG)
A very thin needle electrode is placed into selected muscles to evaluate their electrical activity.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
Most appointments take approximately 30–60 minutes, depending on the areas being tested.
You may experience brief discomfort during portions of the examination, but most patients tolerate the testing well.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
A little preparation helps make your testing experience easier.
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Shower or bathe normally.
Do not apply lotions, oils, creams, or moisturizers to the arms or legs being tested.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the testing area.
Continue taking your regular medications unless your physician has instructed otherwise.
Notify our team if you take blood-thinning medication, have a bleeding disorder, have a pacemaker or implanted electrical device, or have other medical concerns.
WHAT TO BRING
Photo ID
Insurance information
Physician referral or order, if applicable
Relevant imaging results or previous EMG reports, if available
Current medication list
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Most patients can return to their normal activities immediately after testing.
You may experience mild, temporary soreness or bruising where the needle examination was performed.
Your study will be interpreted, and a detailed report will be sent to your referring healthcare provider to help guide the next steps in your care.
CONVENIENT CARE CLOSE TO HOME
TWO LOCATIONS. SAME EXCEPTIONAL CARE.
Access expert EMG/NCS testing at one of our Southwest Florida locations.
fort myers
17595 South Tamiami Trail,
Unit 108 Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 244-3835
PUNTA GORDA
900 S Tamiami Trl #111 Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 347-3650
READY TO GET CLEARER ANSWERS?
Our team is here to make your testing experience clear and comfortable.
