SSEP/VEP/BAER TESTS
There aremany different conditions that an EMG can help, includingmuscle inflammation, ALS, and disc herniation. EMG’s detect abnormal electrical activity and muscle function, so if you’re experiencing pain in your neck, one of these tests would determine the exact reason why. During your appointment, your physical therapist will insert fine needles through your skin into a muscle to measure the speed of nerve conduction. This will determine whether those nerves are functioning normally. According to Spine-Health, “After three weeks of pressure on a nerve root, the muscle the nerve goes to will begin to spontaneously contract. Compression of a nerve will also slow electrical conduction along that nerve. EMG’s are useful to distinguish nerve degeneration (neuropathy) from nerve root compression (radiculopathy).” EMG’s and Physical Therapy Treatment. If you are experiencing neck and back pain, an EMG will be able to assess whether or not your condition is directly related to a pinched nerve. When performed on the affected area in your neck or back, the test can provide valuable information that will assist your physical therapist in creating themost beneficial treatment plan for you. Once the source of your pain is discovered, one of our physical therapists here at Hands-On Physical Therapy will work one on one with you to teach you targeted stretches and exercises to help alleviate your pain. Our ultimate goal is to speed up your recovery and teach you new ways to avoid dealing with the same neck or back pain condition again in the future. Your personalized physical therapy plan will include exercises that you can do at home and during your therapy session. Contact Our Office to Find the Source of Your Pain. EMG tests are safe, non-invasive, and reliable for diagnosing the cause of your pain or discomfort. If you’re dealing with neck or back pain and have noticed symptoms without being able to pinpoint their source, Hands-On Physical Therapy’s diagnostic tests can get to the root of your pain so it can be treated accordingly. Don’t hesitate to contact Hands-On Physical Therapy today to learn more about what our diagnostic tests can do for you and get started on the first steps toward relief! HOW CAN EMGS HELP WITH BACK & NECK PAIN?
SSEP Tests SSEP stands for Somato-Sensory Evoked Potentials.
SSEP tests evaluate the nerve pathway from the peripheral nerve through the spine to the somatosensory region of the brain. (“Somato” means body; “sensory” means the reception and transmission of sense impressions.) SSEP tests are useful in evaluating spinal cord injuries or disease, neuromuscular disease, and demyelinating diseases such as multiple sclerosis and others. SSEP test is a simple test and it involves a series of small stimuli in the median and/or tibial nerves and a recording of the response as it reaches the brain.
VEP Tests VEP stands for Visual Evoked Potentials.
VEP test checks the nerves that go from the eye to the visual cortex. The VEP eye test is used to identify impaired transmission along the optic nerve pathways. VEP eye test is a very simple test and it involves a series of visual stimuli via a television monitor and a recording of the response as it reaches the brain.
BAER Tests BAER stands for Brainstem Auditory Evoked Responses.
BAER tests ckeck the ear and the brain for auditory and brainstemdisorders. BAER test is a very simple test and it involves a series of sounds that are heard via a set of headphones and a recording of the response as it reaches the brain.
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Source: Spine Health
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