GCMAS 2015 Pre-Conference Workshop
Kinesiological Electromyography: Fine-Wire Techniques
Date: Tuesday, March 17th, 2015
Time: 8 AM – 7 PM
Click Here to review some frequently asked questions about the EMG course.
Course Description:
This hands-on workshop will provide clinicians with the opportunity to learn and perform fine-wire EMG insertions. Course content will include didactic material covering the following topics: 1) gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, nerve and muscle physiology foundational concepts; 2) Electromyography – concepts; 3)pertinent anatomy and physiology fine-wire EMG general guidelines (indications, contraindication, consent, and techniques); 4) EMG instrumentation, choice of equipment, data processing and process quality assessment; 5) Hazards and complications, instrumentation and troubleshooting; and 6) Preparation, patient informed consent for procedure, and post-test care, and 7) clinical interpretation. Each participant will have the opportunity to practice fine-wire insertions for 3 – 4 muscles in small groups under the guidance of experienced kinesiological fine-wire EMG instructors.
Please Note:
- Course participants must be willing to partake in the lab sessions both as subject and examiner.
- Course participants are responsible to investigate their individual state licensure requirement and practice within the scope of their state licensing board.
Course Faculty:
Sara Mulroy PT, PhD
Director, Pathokinesiology Laboratory, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
Sylvia Öunpuu, PhD
Director of Research, Center for Motion Analysis, Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Jean Stout, PT, MS
Research Physical Therapist, Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare
Marilynn Wyatt, PT, MA
Director, Gait Analysis Laboratory, Naval Medical Center San Diego
Sherry Backus, PT, DPT, MA
Course Co-Director - sherry.backus@gcmas.org
Clinical Supervisor, Motion Analysis Laboratory, Hospital for Special Surgery
Carole Tucker, PT, PhD
Course Co-Director – carole.tucker@gcmas.org
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy & Electrical Engineering, Temple University
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this training program, participants will:
- Demonstrate understanding of the indications, precautions and contraindications, risks, post-test care involved in performing kinesiological fine-wire electromyographic studies.
- Demonstrate understanding of gross anatomy and neuroanatomy, muscle and nerve physiology,
- Demonstrate an understanding of the instrumentation, choice of instruments, hazards and complications, troubleshooting used for kinesiological EMG
- Perform fine-wire EMG insertion techniques safely and effectively for selected lower extremity a muscles.
Agenda (Tentative)
| Time | Topic & Activity | Instructor(s) |
| 8:00 – 8:30 | Course Introduction & Logistics and Course Pre-test | Carole & Sherry |
| 8:30 – 9:00 | General Guidelines and Techniques for Kinesiological Fine-Wire EMG | Sylvia |
| 9:00– 9:15 | Fine-wire Insertion Techniques & Demonstration: EDL/TA* | Marilynn |
| 9:15 – 10:45 | Practice Session 1: EDL/TA* | Sherry, Sara, Jean & Marilynn |
| 10:45 – 11:15 | Lecture/Discussion: Instrumentation & Quality Assessment | Sylvia & Carole |
| 11: 15 – 12:30 | Practice Session 2: Fine-Wire Insertion Technique: Tib Post/ FHL * | Sherry, Sara, Jean & Marilynn |
| 12:30 – 1:00 | Lecture/Discussion: Data Interpretation with Boxed Lunch | Sylvia |
| 1:00 - 2:15 | Practice Session 3: Fine-Wire Insertion Technique: Thigh (Rectus/VL/TFL/Glut Medius) | Sherry, Sara, Jean & Marilynn |
| 2:15– 2:45 | Fine-wire Insertion Techniques & Demonstration: Shoulder & Scapula | Sherry |
| 2:45– 4:00 | Practice Session 4: Fine-Wire Insertion Muscles TBD | Sherry, Sara, Jean & Marilynn |
| 4:00 - 4:45 | Lecture/Discussion: Basic Interpretation | Sylvia |
| 4:45 - 5:15 | Fine-wire Insertion Techniques & Demonstration: Proximal Hip (Hip Flexors) | Marilynn |
| 5:15 - 6:45 | Practice Session 5: Fine-Wire Insertion Technique: Muscles TBD | Sherry, Sara, Jean & Marilynn |
| 6:45 – 7:00 | Final Discussion & Questions and Course Post-test | Carole & Sherry |
GCMAS 2015 Pre-Conference Workshop
Kinesiological Electromyography: Fine-Wire Techniques
Date: Wednesday, March 18h, 2015
Time: 8 AM – 12 PM
Course Description:
This 4 hour course will provide individuals experienced in fine-wire EMG an opportunity to gain additional insertion practice as well as to participate in lectures and case based discussions to improve their skills in problem-solving EMG data quality issues, and to improve their understanding and skills in interpreting clinical EMG data. This course consist predominantly of case based discussion, short lectures, with additional opportunity to practice insertions. Each participant will have the opportunity to practice a limited number of fine-wire insertions in small groups under the guidance of experienced kinesiological fine-wire EMG instructors. Participants should have attended the full-day FWEMG course or have equivalent content knowledge and experience. The If a participant has limited fine wire insertion experience, the full-day course is the more appropriate course. If you have any questions, please email the course directors.
Please Note:
- Course participants must be willing to partake in the lab sessions both as subject and examiner.
- Course participants are responsible to investigate their individual state licensure requirement and practice within the scope of their state licensing board.
Course Faculty:
Sara Mulroy PT, PhD
Director, Pathokinesiology Laboratory, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
Sylvia Öunpuu, MSc
Director of Research and Education, Center for Motion Analysis, Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Jean Stout, PT, MS
Research Physical Therapist, Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare
Marilynn Wyatt, PT, MA
Director, Gait Analysis Laboratory, Naval Medical Center San Diego
Sherry Backus, PT, DPT, MA
Course Co-Director - sherry.backus@gcmas.org
Clinical Supervisor, Motion Analysis Laboratory, Hospital for Special Surgery
Carole Tucker, PT, PhD
Course Co-Director – carole.tucker@gcmas.org
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy & Electrical Engineering, Temple University
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this training program, participants will:
- Be able to identify poor quality EMG data (surface primarily – principles apply to fine wire)
- Be able to interpret EMG within context of clinical cases
- Demonstrate an understanding of the instrumentation, choice of instruments, hazards and complications, troubleshooting used for kinesiological EMG
- Describe the emerging EMG instrumentation and analyses
- Perform fine-wire EMG insertion techniques safely and effectively for selected muscles.
Agenda (Tentative)
| Time | Topic & Activity | Instructor(s) |
| 8:00 – 8:15 | Course Introduction & Logistics and Course Pre-test | Carole |
| 8:15 – 8:45 | EMG data collection – instrumentation and signal quality testing, | Sylvia |
| 8:45 – 9:15 | New hardware and software approaches | Carole |
| 9:15– 10:00 | EMG Data Advanced Interpretation Case Discussion 1 | Sylvia & All |
| 10:00– 10:45 | EMG Data Advanced Interpretation Case Discussion 2 | Sara & All |
| 10:45 – 11:45 | Insertion Practice Session | Marilynn, Jean, Sherry, Sara & Carole |
| 11:45 – 12:00 | Final Discussion & Questions and Course Post-test | Carole & Sherry |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take the full day and half day course the same year?
Absolutely
I do insertions and work with EMG routinely and/or have years of experience. Can I take the hald day if I have not done the companion full-day course?
In most cases, yes. We encourage you to contact one of the course directors before registering to ensure that you have the appropriate experience to reap the most benefit from the course.
Please refer to the Full-Day course FAQ’s or contact the course directors:
Carole A Tucker - tuckerc@temple.edu
Sherry Backus – backuss@hss.edu
