Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic procedure to test the health of the nerve cells that control the muscles in your body. These cells are called motor neurons. They transmit electrical signals that cause muscles to contract and relax. If the motor neurons are not functioning properly, then symptoms like pain, tingling, and numbness might affect…
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What is Electromyography (EMG)?
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Meet Dr. Sandra Maguire
South Shore Orthopedics is proud to have Dr. Sandra Maguire join our practice as one of the only specialists in electromyography (EMG) in the area. Dr. Maguire is board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and board-certified in Electrodiagnostic Medicine by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine….
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How to Avoid Common Winter Injuries
Snow, sleet, and other icy conditions are often inconvenient. They can also be dangerous and cause a variety of common winter injuries. Let’s look at some of those injuries and how you can avoid them. Common Winter Injuries Of course, it’s possible to sustain all kinds of injuries any time of the year. However, the…