NCV testing, also known as Nerve Conduction Velocity or Nerve Conduction Study (NCS), measures the speed of conduction of an electrical impulse through a nerve. This test is very useful in determining nerve damage in the body.
The nerve is stimulated with a mild electrical impulse and then measured by calculating the distance between the electrodes and the time it takes for the impulse to travel between the electrodes.
Many doctors are gaining insight into their patient’s symptoms through Nerve Conduction Testing. This test gives valuable insight into the pain patients feel and where it is actually coming from. NCV testing also can measure the progression or regression of nerve damage. Our testing services are beneficial for Chiropractors to measure back pain and Podiatrists to measure the progression of nerve damage and neuropathies in diabetic patients. Rheumatologists and Endocrinologists, however, may gain the most beneficial insights from NCV testing, here’s why:
Rheumatologists specialize in the treatment of arthritis and other musculoskeletal diseases that affect the joints, muscles and bones. The NCV test can give valuable insights to rule out nerve damage or understand if pain in caused by muscles, nerves, or skeletal problems.
Endocrinologists specialize in the treatment of glands. They often treat conditions like diabetes, thyroid diseases, and osteoporosis among others. NCV testing can help them determine the spread of diabetes and other diseases that include nerve damage.
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