Some common disorders are:

• Muscular dystrophy.
• Myopathy.
• Neuropathy.
• Carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Nerve injuries.
• Cervical / lumbar radiculopathy.
• Motor neuron diseases.

The EMG may be done either alone or in combination with nerve conduction studies (NCS) depending on the neurological disorder.

Common symptoms of muscle involvement:

• Difficulty in climbing stairs.
• Difficulty in getting up from sitting/squatting position.
• Difficulty in performing movements like buttoning, breaking chapatis, mixing food, combing hair.
• Raising hands above the head.

Details of Procedure:

• A thin disposable EMG needle is inserted into the muscle to be examined. Depending on the type of disease or more muscles may be required to be tested.
• You may experience mild pain during the procedure.
• There is no risk of transmitting the infection since disposable needles are used and they are destroyed after use.
• You can have your regular food and medication on the day of the test.
• You should wear loose clothes so that the test can be easily done