A term that is used to describe any condition that causes pain around the kneecap is known as runner’s knee. Hence its name, running is the most common cause of runner’s knee. However, other activities that put repeated stress on the knee such as walking, biking, and cycling may also lead to runner’s knee. This…
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Runner’s Knee: What is It and How Can It Be Avoided
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What is Electromyography (EMG)?
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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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….