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@dongoldwater

what is an EMG? I am new to these issues.

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"Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic procedure to assess the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them (motor neurons). "
-- Electromyography (EMG) - Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/emg/about/pac-20393913

EMG is electromyography. It is a diagnostic procedure that test how the muscle respond to nerve stimulations.

It is very helpful in the diagnosis of neuromuscular diseases.
Kim

EMG is electromyography.