{"id":43576,"date":"2025-11-27T16:24:34","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T15:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hippokrates.sk\/neurology\/"},"modified":"2026-07-15T17:18:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T15:18:15","slug":"electromyography-emg","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hippokrates.sk\/en\/services\/electromyography-emg\/","title":{"rendered":"Electromyography"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"43576\" class=\"elementor elementor-43576 elementor-7043\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44071a2b e-flex e-con-boxed sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left sc_gradient_animation_none e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"44071a2b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37f019e9 e-con-full e-flex sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left e-con e-child\" data-id=\"37f019e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6632509d sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"6632509d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55613256 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"55613256\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Electromyography (EMG)<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7120a435 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7120a435\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Painless measurement of nerve and muscle function directly in our center &#8211; without months of waiting. When is EMG appropriate?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61d09997 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"61d09997\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n.hk-sym{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px 16px}\r\n.hk-sym span{font-size:15px;font-style:italic;font-weight:600;color:#1C1C1E;line-height:1.5}\r\n.hk-sym span::before{content:\"\u2713 \";color:#B4232A;font-style:normal;font-weight:700}\r\n@media(max-width:767px){.hk-sym{justify-content:center}}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"hk-sym\">\r\n<span>tingling and numbness in the arms or legs<\/span>\r\n<span>loss of feeling in the fingers<\/span>\r\n<span>muscle weakness<\/span>\r\n<span>muscle twitching and cramps<\/span>\r\n<span>hand tremor<\/span>\r\n<span>pain radiating from the spine<\/span>\r\n<span>suspected tetany<\/span>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83240ed sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"83240ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n.hk-hero-ctas{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:14px}\r\na.hk-btn-main{display:inline-block;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#C4252C,#4A0E13) !important;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none !important;padding:13px 28px !important;border-radius:999px !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-size:15px !important;transition:opacity .15s}\r\na.hk-btn-main:hover{opacity:.92}\r\na.hk-btn-sec{display:inline-block;background:#fff !important;color:#1C1C1E !important;text-decoration:none !important;padding:13px 28px !important;border:1.5px solid #EFD9D9 !important;border-radius:999px !important;font-weight:600 !important;font-size:15px !important;transition:all .15s}\r\na.hk-btn-sec:hover{border-color:#B4232A !important;color:#B4232A !important}\r\n@media(max-width:767px){.hk-hero-ctas{justify-content:center}a.hk-btn-main,a.hk-btn-sec{width:100%;text-align:center}}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"hk-hero-ctas\">\r\n  <a class=\"hk-btn-main\" href=\"#examinations\">Examination types &amp; prices<\/a>\r\n  <a class=\"hk-btn-sec\" href=\"#preparation\">How to prepare<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1425fc57 e-con-full e-flex sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1425fc57\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-262b3181 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor--h-position-center elementor--v-position-middle elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-inside sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-slides\" data-id=\"262b3181\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;both&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;pause_on_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;infinite&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;transition&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;transition_speed&quot;:500}\" data-widget_type=\"slides.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-swiper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-slides-wrapper elementor-main-swiper swiper\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"Slides\" dir=\"ltr\" data-animation=\"fadeInUp\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-wrapper elementor-slides\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-repeater-item-c91eb6b swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\"><div class=\"swiper-slide-bg\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Hippokrates-Electromyography\"><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide-inner\" ><div class=\"swiper-slide-contents\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cf371af e-flex e-con-boxed sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2cf371af\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-139c9935 elementor-widget__width-inherit sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"139c9935\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n.hk-emg-full{\r\n  width:100vw;\r\n  margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw);\r\n}\r\n.hk-emg-full svg{\r\n  display:block;\r\n  width:100%;\r\n  height:70px;\r\n  color:#B4232A;\r\n  opacity:.5;\r\n}\r\n@media(max-width:767px){\r\n  .hk-emg-full svg{height:50px}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"hk-emg-full\">\r\n  <svg viewBox=\"0 0 1400 70\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n    <path d=\"M0 40 H180 l14-8 14 8 H340 l10-26 12 52 10-26 H620 l14-8 14 8 H860 l10-30 14 56 10-26 H1120 l14-8 14 8 H1400\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/>\r\n  <\/svg>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0efb7a sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0efb7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is EMG and why not to be afraid of it<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3c0ba8 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a3c0ba8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n.hk-what{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:10px}\r\n.hk-what-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid #EFD9D9;border-radius:22px;padding:26px;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(74,14,19,.05)}\r\n.hk-what-card h3{font-size:16px !important;font-weight:600 !important;color:#1C1C1E !important;margin:0 0 8px !important}\r\n.hk-what-card h3::before{content:\"\uff0b \";color:#B4232A;font-weight:700}\r\n.hk-what-card p{font-size:14.5px !important;color:#6B5F60 !important;line-height:1.65 !important;margin:0 !important}\r\n@media(max-width:860px){.hk-what{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"hk-what\">\r\n  <div class=\"hk-what-card\">\r\n    <h3>Measuring nerves and muscles<\/h3>\r\n    <p>EMG measures the electrical activity of muscles and the speed of nerve signal conduction. It reveals whether your symptoms are caused by a damaged nerve, a muscle, or a problem in the connection between them.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"hk-what-card\">\r\n    <h3>Painless and safe<\/h3>\r\n    <p>During the examination you will feel gentle impulses similar to a light flick. No anaesthesia is needed, and you can return to your normal activities immediately afterwards.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"hk-what-card\">\r\n    <h3>Results on the spot<\/h3>\r\n    <p>The examination takes 20\u201330 minutes, and the neurologist will explain your results and what they mean right away.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-268d9d47 e-flex e-con-boxed sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"268d9d47\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"examinations\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ea8aabd sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ea8aabd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Types of EMG examinations and prices<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dc52b7 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2dc52b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Choose an examination based on your difficulties &#8211; if you are not sure which one is for you, the reception will advise you at +421 903 788 670.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a2ed4f sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"1a2ed4f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n.hk-exams{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:10px}\r\n.hk-exam{background:#fff;border:1px solid #EFD9D9;border-radius:22px;padding:24px;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(74,14,19,.05);display:flex;flex-direction:column}\r\n.hk-exam h3{font-size:16px !important;font-weight:600 !important;color:#1C1C1E !important;margin:0 0 6px !important}\r\n.hk-exam .hk-dur{display:inline-block;background:#FBEFEF;color:#B4232A;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;border-radius:999px;padding:3px 12px;margin:0 0 10px;align-self:flex-start}\r\n.hk-exam p.hk-d{font-size:13.5px !important;color:#6B5F60 !important;line-height:1.55 !important;margin:0 0 14px !important;flex:1}\r\n.hk-exam .hk-price{font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:#B4232A;margin:0 0 12px}\r\na.hk-exam-btn{font-size:14px !important;font-weight:600 !important;color:#B4232A !important;text-decoration:none !important}\r\na.hk-exam-btn::after{content:\" \u2192\"}\r\na.hk-exam-btn:hover{text-decoration:underline !important}\r\n.hk-age{margin-top:22px;background:#fff;border-left:4px solid #B4232A;border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;padding:14px 18px;font-size:14px;color:#6B5F60;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(74,14,19,.05)}\r\n.hk-age b{color:#1C1C1E}\r\n@media(max-width:900px){.hk-exams{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}\r\n@media(max-width:560px){.hk-exams{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hk-exams\">\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"hk-exam\">\r\n    <h3>EMG for Tetany<\/h3>\r\n    <span class=\"hk-dur\">20 min<\/span>\r\n    <p class=\"hk-d\">Confirms tetany in cases of muscle twitching, cramps, tingling around the mouth and numbness in the fingers.<\/p>\r\n    <p class=\"hk-price\">\u20ac70<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"hk-exam-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/medic.bookio.com\/hippokrates1\/widget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book now<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"hk-exam\">\r\n    <h3>EMG for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome<\/h3>\r\n    <span class=\"hk-dur\">30 min<\/span>\r\n    <p class=\"hk-d\">Diagnosis of median nerve compression in the wrist \u2013 tingling fingers, night-time numbness in the hands, weakening grip.<\/p>\r\n    <p class=\"hk-price\">\u20ac90<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"hk-exam-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/medic.bookio.com\/hippokrates1\/widget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book now<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"hk-exam\">\r\n    <h3>EMG of the Upper Limbs<\/h3>\r\n    <span class=\"hk-dur\">30 min<\/span>\r\n    <p class=\"hk-d\">Examination of the nerves of the arms for tingling, numbness, weakness or pain in the upper limbs.<\/p>\r\n    <p class=\"hk-price\">\u20ac90<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"hk-exam-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/medic.bookio.com\/hippokrates1\/widget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book now<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"hk-exam\">\r\n    <h3>EMG of the Lower Limbs<\/h3>\r\n    <span class=\"hk-dur\">30 min<\/span>\r\n    <p class=\"hk-d\">Examination of the nerves of the legs \u2013 for polyneuropathy, tingling feet or weakness of the lower limbs.<\/p>\r\n    <p class=\"hk-price\">\u20ac90<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"hk-exam-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/medic.bookio.com\/hippokrates1\/widget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book now<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"hk-exam\">\r\n    <h3>EMG for Nerve Root Damage<\/h3>\r\n    <span class=\"hk-dur\">30 min<\/span>\r\n    <p class=\"hk-d\">For pain radiating from the spine into the limbs \u2013 typically caused by disc problems.<\/p>\r\n    <p class=\"hk-price\">\u20ac90<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"hk-exam-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/medic.bookio.com\/hippokrates1\/widget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book now<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"hk-exam\">\r\n    <h3>EMG \u2013 Muscle Examination<\/h3>\r\n    <span class=\"hk-dur\">20 min<\/span>\r\n    <p class=\"hk-d\">Examination of the muscles themselves when a muscle disease, weakness or loss of muscle mass is suspected.<\/p>\r\n    <p class=\"hk-price\">\u20ac90<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"hk-exam-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/medic.bookio.com\/hippokrates1\/widget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book now<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"hk-exam\">\r\n    <h3>EMG for Tremor<\/h3>\r\n    <span class=\"hk-dur\">20 min<\/span>\r\n    <p class=\"hk-d\">Objective assessment of hand tremor and identification of its type to guide the right treatment.<\/p>\r\n    <p class=\"hk-price\">\u20ac90<\/p>\r\n    <a class=\"hk-exam-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/medic.bookio.com\/hippokrates1\/widget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book now<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"hk-age\"><b>Important:<\/b> before an EMG for tetany, stop taking all magnesium supplements at least two days in advance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d1bc739 e-flex e-con-boxed sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7d1bc739\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"preparation\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60fa04e0 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60fa04e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How the examination is carried out<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a4ccd3 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2a4ccd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n.hk-steps3{counter-reset:step;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:10px}\r\n.hk-step3{background:#fff;border:1px solid #EFD9D9;border-radius:22px;padding:24px;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(74,14,19,.05)}\r\n.hk-step3::before{counter-increment:step;content:counter(step,decimal-leading-zero);font-size:24px;font-weight:700;color:#B4232A;display:block;margin-bottom:8px}\r\n.hk-step3 h3{font-size:16px !important;font-weight:600 !important;color:#1C1C1E !important;margin:0 0 8px !important}\r\n.hk-step3 p{font-size:14px !important;color:#6B5F60 !important;line-height:1.6 !important;margin:0 !important}\r\n@media(max-width:860px){.hk-steps3{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"hk-steps3\">\r\n  <div class=\"hk-step3\">\r\n    <h3>Preparing at home<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Come with a full stomach. If you are coming for a tetany EMG, stop taking all magnesium supplements two days before the examination. Otherwise, no special preparation is needed.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"hk-step3\">\r\n    <h3>The examination<\/h3>\r\n    <p>The neurologist places electrodes on your skin and measures how your nerves and muscles respond to gentle impulses. It takes 20\u201330 minutes depending on the type of examination.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"hk-step3\">\r\n    <h3>Results and next steps<\/h3>\r\n    <p>You will get your results immediately \u2013 the neurologist will explain them and recommend further steps or treatment.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-304568f0 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"304568f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26058d72 e-flex e-con-boxed sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"26058d72\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bd807a1 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6bd807a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions about EMG<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2eedfe0 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2eedfe0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n.hk-faq{max-width:760px;margin-top:14px}\r\n.hk-faq details{background:#fff;border:1px solid #EFD9D9 !important;border-radius:16px;margin:0 0 12px !important;padding:0 22px;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(74,14,19,.04)}\r\n.hk-faq summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;position:relative;padding:16px 34px 16px 0}\r\n.hk-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\r\n.hk-faq summary h3{display:inline;font-size:16px !important;font-weight:600 !important;color:#1C1C1E !important;margin:0 !important;line-height:1.4 !important}\r\n.hk-faq summary::after{content:\"+\";position:absolute;right:2px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);font-size:22px;color:#B4232A}\r\n.hk-faq details[open] summary::after{content:\"\u2013\"}\r\n.hk-faq details p{padding:0 0 16px !important;margin:0 !important;font-size:15px !important;color:#6B5F60 !important;line-height:1.65 !important}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"hk-faq\">\r\n\r\n<details>\r\n<summary><h3>Is an EMG examination painful?<\/h3><\/summary>\r\n<p>No. During the examination you will feel gentle electrical impulses similar to a light flick \u2013 they may feel unusual, but not painful. Even more sensitive patients manage the examination without any problems.<\/p>\r\n<\/details>\r\n\r\n<details>\r\n<summary><h3>Do I need a referral?<\/h3><\/summary>\r\n<p>No, you do not need a referral for an EMG examination. If needed, our neurologist can also issue one for you after a neurological examination.<\/p>\r\n<\/details>\r\n\r\n<details>\r\n<summary><h3>How should I prepare?<\/h3><\/summary>\r\n<p>Come with a full stomach. If you are coming for a tetany EMG, stop taking magnesium supplements two days before the examination. On the day of the examination, do not apply greasy creams to your limbs. Otherwise, no preparation is needed.<\/p>\r\n<\/details>\r\n\r\n<details>\r\n<summary><h3>When will I get my results?<\/h3><\/summary>\r\n<p>Immediately after the examination \u2013 the neurologist will explain your results on the spot and recommend further steps.<\/p>\r\n<\/details>\r\n\r\n<details>\r\n<summary><h3>Do you examine children?<\/h3><\/summary>\r\n<p>No, we only perform EMG examinations on patients aged 18 and over.<\/p>\r\n<\/details>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccdbfa6 e-flex e-con-boxed sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ccdbfa6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f0d0e52 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f0d0e52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The examination is conducted by an experienced neurologist.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00a8d48 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"00a8d48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n.hk-doc-solo{\r\n  background:#fff;\r\n  border:1px solid #EFD9D9;\r\n  border-radius:22px;\r\n  padding:32px;\r\n  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(74,14,19,.05);\r\n  max-width:480px;\r\n  margin:10px auto 0;\r\n  text-align:center;\r\n  display:flex;\r\n  flex-direction:column;\r\n  align-items:center;\r\n}\r\n.hk-doc-solo img{\r\n  width:120px !important;\r\n  height:120px !important;\r\n  border-radius:50% !important;\r\n  object-fit:cover;\r\n  margin:0 0 16px !important;\r\n  border:3px solid #FBEFEF;\r\n}\r\n.hk-doc-solo h3{\r\n  font-size:18px !important;\r\n  font-weight:600 !important;\r\n  color:#1C1C1E !important;\r\n  margin:0 0 4px !important;\r\n}\r\n.hk-doc-solo .hk-role{\r\n  font-size:12px !important;\r\n  font-weight:700 !important;\r\n  color:#B4232A !important;\r\n  text-transform:uppercase !important;\r\n  letter-spacing:1px !important;\r\n  margin:0 0 14px !important;\r\n}\r\n.hk-doc-solo .hk-desc{\r\n  font-size:14px !important;\r\n  color:#6B5F60 !important;\r\n  line-height:1.6 !important;\r\n  margin:0 0 18px !important;\r\n}\r\na.hk-doc-solo-btn{\r\n  display:inline-block;\r\n  background:#fff !important;\r\n  border:1.5px solid #EFD9D9 !important;\r\n  border-radius:999px !important;\r\n  padding:12px 28px !important;\r\n  font-size:15px !important;\r\n  font-weight:600 !important;\r\n  color:#1C1C1E !important;\r\n  text-decoration:none !important;\r\n  transition:all .15s;\r\n}\r\na.hk-doc-solo-btn:hover{\r\n  border-color:#B4232A !important;\r\n  color:#B4232A !important;\r\n}\r\n@media(max-width:560px){\r\n  .hk-doc-solo{padding:24px 20px}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"hk-doc-solo\">\r\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hippokrates.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/dr_placha_hippokrates.png\" alt=\"Dr. Katar\u00edna Plach\u00e1, MD \u2013 neurologist\">\r\n  <h3>MUDr. Katar\u00edna Plach\u00e1<\/h3>\r\n  <p class=\"hk-role\">Neurologist<\/p>\r\n  <p class=\"hk-desc\">She specialises in electromyography (EMG) and ultrasound of the carotid arteries. She will explain your results clearly and on the spot.<\/p>\r\n  <a class=\"hk-doc-solo-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/medic.bookio.com\/hippokrates1\/widget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book online<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37375940 e-flex e-con-boxed sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"37375940\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b9901e sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"2b9901e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n.hk-cta{\r\n  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#C4252C,#4A0E13);\r\n  color:#fff;\r\n  text-align:center;\r\n  padding:60px 24px;\r\n  border-radius:22px;\r\n}\r\n.hk-cta h2{\r\n  font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,32px) !important;\r\n  font-weight:700 !important;\r\n  color:#fff !important;\r\n  margin:0 0 10px !important;\r\n}\r\n.hk-cta p{\r\n  font-size:16px !important;\r\n  color:rgba(255,255,255,.88) !important;\r\n  margin:0 0 24px !important;\r\n}\r\na.hk-cta-btn{\r\n  display:inline-block;\r\n  background:#fff !important;\r\n  color:#1C1C1E !important;\r\n  text-decoration:none !important;\r\n  padding:13px 30px !important;\r\n  border-radius:999px !important;\r\n  font-weight:600 !important;\r\n  font-size:15px !important;\r\n  transition:opacity .15s;\r\n}\r\na.hk-cta-btn:hover{opacity:.9}\r\n@media(max-width:560px){\r\n  .hk-cta{padding:44px 20px}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"hk-cta\">\r\n  <h2>Don't leave tingling and weakness unanswered<\/h2>\r\n  <p>EMG appointments available within 2 working days \u2013 book online or call +421 903 788 670.<\/p>\r\n  <a class=\"hk-cta-btn\" href=\"#examinations\">Choose your examination<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Electromyography (EMG) Painless measurement of nerve and&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":43499,"parent":43616,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-43576","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hippokrates.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/43576","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hippokrates.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hippokrates.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hippokrates.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hippokrates.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43576"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/hippokrates.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/43576\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48193,"href":"https:\/\/hippokrates.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/43576\/revisions\/48193"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hippokrates.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/43616"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hippokrates.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43499"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hippokrates.sk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43576"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}