A fine acupuncture-sized needle can be used to analyse the electrical activity generated in muscle. Information gathered is complementary to nerve conduction studies but is not always required.

Your doctor can request for testing or a neuromuscular assessment using the eReferral system. Other consultation requests can be emailed to admin@samlawneurology.com

Loose fitting clothing is preferred. We kindly ask for arms and legs to be free of moisturiser on the day of testing. Moisturiser can degrade the quality of the recording.

Yes. Small electrical impulses are felt during testing. There are no side effects from nerve conduction studies apart from this sensation. EMG can rarely be associated with bruising.

No additional information is required if only testing was requested. For a consultation, you should bring information regarding your medical history including list of medications and investigation results.

Only nerve conduction study and EMG testing is offered for WorkCover and TAC patients.

Dr Law sees private patients at Epworth Richmond (outpatient and inpatient). He also attends nerve conduction clinics at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and West Gippsland Hospital.