First-Class Chicago Podiatrists For EMG & Nerve Conduction Testing

chicago podiatrist for nerve testing An electromyogram (EMG) measures the electrical activity of muscles at rest and during contraction. Nerve conduction studies measure how well and how fast the nerves can send electrical signals.

Nerves control the muscles in the body with electrical signals called impulses. These impulses make the muscles react in specific ways. Nerve and muscle problems cause the muscles to react in abnormal ways.

If you have leg pain or numbness, you may have these tests to find out how much your nerves are being affected. These tests check how well your spinal nerves and the nerves in your arms and legs are working.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING AN EMG PROCEDURE AT OUR CHICAGO AREA PODIATRY OFFICE

An EMG can be performed at any of our Weil Foot & Ankle Institute podiatry offices in or around the Chicago area. Our EMG technologists or expert Chicago podiatrists will conduct the test in a room designed to block outside electrical interference.

You will be required to either lie down on a table or bed or sit in a reclining chair in an effort to relax your muscles. Next, the skin around the testing area will be cleaned, and an electrode that’s attached to a recording machine will be placed on the skin.

Once the electrodes are in place, the electrical activity in your relaxed muscle is recorded by the machine. The next step is to record the electrical activity in the contracted muscle, so your technologist will then ask you to slowly tighten the muscle. In order to get a complete reading of your muscle, the electrode may need to be moved several times.

A video monitor is used to show the electrical activity in the muscle and usually appears as wavy or spiked lines. You may also be able to hear the activity on the machine as you contract and release your muscles.

The EMG test usually takes 30 to 60 minutes.

Over 200,000 Happy Feet Have Found Relief At Weil Foot & Ankle Institute

Please call our Chicago area podiatry office at (847) 390-7666 if you have any additional questions about EMGs or nerve conduction tests. We will be happy to provide you with all the information that you may need. With 16 Chicago area podiatry offices, there is sure to be a podiatry office near you!

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Award-Winning Chicago
Area Podiatrists

"I urge anyone in need of bunion surgery to see Dr Lowell Weil. My life is forever changed and I am so grateful! Oh and my feet are now PRETTY! Thank you again!"

- Sky N.
"Dr. Weil Jr. and the Staff at the Libertyville Office are the best. I have been with Weil foot and Ankle for nine years and Dr. Weil Jr. has taken care of all my foot problems. He is the best."

- Maureen M.
“Dr. Weil Jr. and the Staff at the Libertyville Office are the best. I had joint fusion surgery on July 31, 2014 and everyone there was great with all my questions. "

- Maureen M. – Joint Fusion
“I was super nervous about the surgery but all the staff made me feel welcome and safe, before my surgery, I remember everything was clean, and everybody were professional.”

- Michelle K. – Toe Surgery
“Dr. David O’Brian and his staff in Roselle are the best! My entire family has seen Dr. O’Brian for over 10 years. "

- Mary Pat H. – Foot Pain
“Dr. Cernak, Thank you for being such an amazing DOCTOR! The way you care for us can’t be matched by anyone! (and hasn’t!) Your knowledge is incredible too.”

- Sara R.

"I urge anyone in need of bunion surgery to see Dr Lowell Weil. My life is forever changed and I am so grateful! Oh and my feet are now PRETTY! Thank you again!"

- Sky N.
"Dr. Weil Jr. and the Staff at the Libertyville Office are the best. I have been with Weil foot and Ankle for nine years and Dr. Weil Jr. has taken care of all my foot problems. He is the best."

- Maureen M.
“Dr. Weil Jr. and the Staff at the Libertyville Office are the best. I had joint fusion surgery on July 31, 2014 and everyone there was great with all my questions. "

- Maureen M. – Joint Fusion
“I was super nervous about the surgery but all the staff made me feel welcome and safe, before my surgery, I remember everything was clean, and everybody were professional.”

- Michelle K. – Toe Surgery
“Dr. David O’Brian and his staff in Roselle are the best! My entire family has seen Dr. O’Brian for over 10 years. "

- Mary Pat H. – Foot Pain
“Dr. Cernak, Thank you for being such an amazing DOCTOR! The way you care for us can’t be matched by anyone! (and hasn’t!) Your knowledge is incredible too.”

- Sara R.

"I urge anyone in need of bunion surgery to see Dr Lowell Weil. My life is forever changed and I am so grateful! Oh and my feet are now PRETTY! Thank you again!"

- Sky N.
"Dr. Weil Jr. and the Staff at the Libertyville Office are the best. I have been with Weil foot and Ankle for nine years and Dr. Weil Jr. has taken care of all my foot problems. He is the best."

- Maureen M.
“Dr. Weil Jr. and the Staff at the Libertyville Office are the best. I had joint fusion surgery on July 31, 2014 and everyone there was great with all my questions. "

- Maureen M. – Joint Fusion
“I was super nervous about the surgery but all the staff made me feel welcome and safe, before my surgery, I remember everything was clean, and everybody were professional.”

- Michelle K. – Toe Surgery
“Dr. David O’Brian and his staff in Roselle are the best! My entire family has seen Dr. O’Brian for over 10 years. "

- Mary Pat H. – Foot Pain
“Dr. Cernak, Thank you for being such an amazing DOCTOR! The way you care for us can’t be matched by anyone! (and hasn’t!) Your knowledge is incredible too.”

- Sara R.

*The reviews listed are from actual patients of Weil Foot & Ankle Institute. Individual results may vary. Reviews are not claimed to represent results for everyone.

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The Chicago, IL, podiatrists of Weil Foot & Ankle Institute treat all medical and surgical foot and ankle conditions. Our licensed Chicago podiatrists have helped over 200,000+ patients find relief for their foot pain, heel pain and ankle pain, and we can help you too! Our Chicago podiatrists and Chicago foot doctors can help treat all foot and ankle conditions, including, bunions, claw toe, corns, calluses, foot pain, hammertoes, heel pain, ingrown toenails, neuromas, toenail fungus and sports related foot and ankle injuries.

With the most effective and state-of-the-art, quality podiatry care services in and around the Chicago, IL area, we can help you return to a pain-free life and get back to the things you love! Come experience Weil Foot & Ankle Institute, and you will see we offer the best podiatry care to patients in and around Chicago, IL, Arlington Heights, Aurora, Bannockburn, Des Plaines, Flossmoor, Glenview, Lemont, Libertyville, Oak Park, Roselle, & Tinley Park, Illinois (IL) .