For the purpose of this document electrophysiology is defined as the broad term encompassing the observation, recording, analysis and interpretation of bioelectric muscle and nerve potentials, detected by means of surface or needle electrodes, for the purpose of evaluating the integrity of the neuromuscular system.
Electrophysiologic evaluation is considered to be only one aspect of physical therapy practice.
A physical therapist has a valuable evaluation tool when electrophysiologic evaluation is added to the existing armamentarium of the practitioner. Skillfully perform the various types of electrophysiologic evaluations independently, safely, effectively and efficiently. Analyze the findings of the electrophysiologic evaluation. Integrate information from the basic sciences and pathologic principles as they relate to electrophysiologic evaluation. Apply the integrated scientific clinical concepts and principles to electrophysiologic evaluations through the processes of measurement, evaluation, selection, correlation and synthesis.