Nerve and Muscle Testing in Fort Wadsworth

Get Clear Answers About Your Symptoms

Advanced EMG and nerve conduction studies that pinpoint exactly what’s causing your numbness, tingling, or weakness.

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EMG Testing Fort Wadsworth

Finally Know What's Wrong

You’ve been dealing with unexplained symptoms for months. Numbness that comes and goes. Tingling that keeps you awake. Muscle weakness that makes simple tasks frustrating.

The uncertainty might be worse than the symptoms themselves. You need answers, not more guesswork.

Our nerve and muscle diagnostic testing gives you those answers. Through precise electromyography and nerve conduction studies, we identify exactly which nerves or muscles aren’t functioning properly. No more wondering if it’s carpal tunnel, a pinched nerve, or something else entirely.

When you know what’s wrong, you can finally move forward with the right treatment. Most patients leave our office with a clear understanding of their condition and a plan to address it.

Nerve Function Test Specialists

Experience You Can Trust

We’ve been serving the Staten Island community for years, specializing in comprehensive neuromuscular diagnostics. Our team focuses specifically on nerve and muscle disorders, which means we see these conditions every day.

We’ve performed thousands of EMG and nerve conduction studies. We know what normal looks like, and we know how to spot the subtle abnormalities that other providers might miss.

Our Fort Wadsworth location uses the latest diagnostic equipment, but more importantly, we take time to explain your results in plain English. You shouldn’t need a medical degree to understand what’s happening in your own body.

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Muscle Function Test Process

Simple Process, Clear Results

Your nerve and muscle evaluation starts with a detailed discussion of your symptoms. We need to understand exactly what you’re experiencing and when it happens.

The actual testing involves two parts. The nerve conduction study measures how well electrical signals travel through your nerves. We place small electrodes on your skin and deliver mild electrical pulses. Most people describe it as a quick tapping sensation.

The electromyography portion examines your muscle function. A thin needle electrode records the electrical activity in your muscles both at rest and when you contract them. While this sounds uncomfortable, the needles are very fine and most patients tolerate it well.

The entire process typically takes 30-45 minutes. We discuss your results immediately after testing, explaining what we found and what it means for your treatment options.

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Comprehensive Nerve Evaluation

What Your Testing Includes

Your comprehensive nerve and muscle evaluation covers all the areas related to your symptoms. We don’t just test one nerve and call it done.

For nerve conduction studies, we examine multiple nerve pathways to get a complete picture. This helps us distinguish between conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, or more widespread peripheral neuropathy.

The muscle testing component evaluates how well your muscles respond to nerve signals. This is crucial for diagnosing conditions that affect the connection between your nerves and muscles.

You receive a detailed report of all findings, plus our recommendations for next steps. If treatment is needed, we coordinate with your referring physician or provide appropriate referrals to specialists who can help address your specific condition.

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Most patients are surprised by how tolerable the testing actually is. The nerve conduction portion feels like quick taps or mild electrical sensations on your skin. The EMG uses very thin needles that cause brief, minor discomfort similar to acupuncture. We work at your pace and can pause anytime you need a break. The entire process is much less uncomfortable than most people expect, and the relief of finally getting answers usually outweighs any temporary discomfort during the test.
A complete nerve and muscle evaluation typically takes 30-45 minutes, depending on which areas we need to examine. We don’t rush through your testing because accuracy requires proper technique and adequate sampling. Plan to be in our office for about an hour total, including time to discuss your symptoms beforehand and review results afterward. We schedule appointments with enough time so you never feel hurried, and we can answer all your questions about the findings.
These tests are excellent for diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, sciatica, peripheral neuropathy from diabetes, pinched nerves, muscle disorders, and conditions affecting the connection between nerves and muscles. We can also determine if your symptoms are coming from nerve compression, nerve damage, or muscle dysfunction. The testing helps distinguish between similar conditions that might cause numbness, tingling, or weakness, which is crucial for getting the right treatment approach.
Requirements vary by insurance plan, but many patients do need a referral from their primary care physician or specialist. We recommend checking with your insurance company first, or you can call our office and we’ll help verify your coverage. If you do need a referral, we can provide information to your doctor about what testing we recommend based on your symptoms. Some patients choose to pay out of pocket to avoid delays, and we offer transparent pricing for those situations.
We discuss your results immediately after completing the testing. You don’t have to wait days or weeks wondering what we found. We’ll explain what the test showed, what it means for your condition, and what treatment options might help. You’ll also receive a detailed written report that we can send to your referring physician or any specialists involved in your care. This immediate feedback is one of the advantages of having your testing done by specialists who interpret these studies every day.
Most patients can return to normal activities immediately after testing. You might have some minor soreness at needle insertion sites for a few hours, similar to after getting blood drawn. The more important thing is that you’ll finally have concrete information about what’s causing your symptoms. We provide clear next steps, whether that’s specific treatments, lifestyle modifications, or referrals to specialists who can help address your particular condition. Many patients feel relieved just knowing exactly what they’re dealing with instead of continuing to wonder.