EMG Without Pain – ECM and EACCME credits
We would like to share with you an upcoming educational initiative that reflects our shared commitment to high-quality, patient-centered clinical practice.
EMG Without Pain, taking place on 20–21 April 2026 in Genoa, Italy, is an advanced course focused on combining technical excellence in needle EMG with patient comfort, effective communication, and safety. Led by internationally recognized experts, the program integrates scientific principles with practical, hands-on training.
Introduction to the Event
Electromyography (EMG) is a cornerstone diagnostic tool in clinical neurophysiology, yet it is often
perceived by patients as an uncomfortable or even painful examination. This perception can
negatively affect patient cooperation, examination quality, and overall clinical experience.
The course “EMG Without Pain” has been conceived to address this challenge by promoting a
patient-centered approach to needle EMG, in which technical excellence is combined with
strategies aimed at minimizing discomfort and improving patient well-being throughout the entire
examination process.
Held in Genoa, Italy, and led by internationally recognized experts, this advanced course offers a
comprehensive overview of both theoretical and practical aspects of pain management in EMG,
with the ultimate goal of enhancing the quality and acceptability of the examination.
Motivations and Objectives
The primary motivation of this course lies in the growing awareness that technical proficiency alone
is no longer sufficient to ensure high-quality neurophysiological assessments. Understanding pain
mechanisms, patient perception, and communication strategies is essential to optimize EMG
outcomes. The course aims to deepen participants’ knowledge of the nociceptive systems involved
in EMG procedures, explore the relationship between muscle morphology and pain perception, and
critically assess current needle insertion techniques to determine whether less traumatic
approaches are possible. Additional objectives include improving competence in managing
particularly sensitive examinations, such as pediatric EMG and studies involving the face and
perineum—and addressing safety aspects such as cross-contamination and other procedural risk
factors. Ultimately, the course seeks to empower clinicians to perform EMG examinations that are
both diagnostically accurate and respectful of patient comfort.
20 April 2026
9-10 The Cutaneous and Muscular Nociceptive System
The Autonomic Nervous System and Small Fibers: Focus on Pain
Dr. Domenico Restivo
10- 11 Muscle morphology: Focus on the different perception of pain based on muscle structure
Dr. Maurizio Osio
Coffee break
11:30-12:30 Approach and Specificity of Pediatric EMG Examination
Dr. Yann Pereon
Lunch
13:30 Peculiarities of EMG Examination in Sensitive Areas: The Face and Perineum
Dr. Alessandro Lozza
Workshop: 14:30 -16:30
Needle Insertion EMG Examination: Is Less Traumatic Insertion Possible?
21 April 2026
8:30- 9:30 Electrical Stimulation and Pain
Dr. Francois Wang
9:30-10:30 Nerve Ultrasound
Dr. Lucia Verga
Coffee break
11-12 Cross-Contamination and Other Risk Factors
Dr Vincenzo Paolozzi
12-13
EMG with Care: Enhancing Comfort, Communication, and Patient Experience
Dr. Giulia Perasso
For any additional information, please send an email to: marketing@spesmedica.com