Adult, Adolescent & Geriatric Neurology

Understand your care

Neurological testing

A clearer picture of your neurological health.

Valley Neurology Group team preparing a seated person for neurological testing

Answers begin with the right evaluation

Testing with a purpose

Your clinician recommends testing based on your symptoms and examination. Explore six options below, then confirm the exact test and office location with our team.

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Brain activity

Routine EEG

Scalp electrodes record electrical activity in the brain. The recording is considered alongside your symptoms, history and examination.

During your visit

The team places electrodes on your scalp. Ask whether your appointment requires special preparation.

A longer recording

Extended EEG

A longer EEG may help investigate events that are not captured during a shorter recording.

During your visit

Confirm the planned recording length, setting and whether sleep recording is included.

Activity and events together

Video EEG

Synchronized video helps your clinician compare visible events with the brain-activity recording.

During your visit

The team explains the recording process and privacy arrangements. Confirm the setting and what to bring.

Nerves and muscles

EMG & nerve conduction

Complementary tests help evaluate weakness, numbness and suspected nerve or muscle disorders.

During your visit

Nerve conduction studies use brief electrical stimulation; needle EMG records activity in selected muscles. Tell the team about implanted devices and blood-thinning medicines.

Memory and thinking

Cognitive evaluation

Structured questions and tasks assess memory, attention, language and other thinking skills in the context of daily life.

During your visit

Bring relevant records and your usual hearing or vision aids. With your permission, someone who knows you well may provide helpful history.

Small nerves and sweating

Small-fiber & sudomotor

Selected tests may assess nerve function related to sweating when small-fiber or autonomic involvement is suspected.

During your visit

Ask which method your clinician recommends, where it is available and what preparation is needed.

Your testing visit, step by step

  1. 01 · ConfirmCheck the test, location, appointment length, preparation and insurance requirements. Availability varies by location.
  2. 02 · PrepareBring your medication list, requested records, photo ID and insurance details. Change medicines, sleep, food or fluids only if your clinical team instructs you.
  3. 03 · Follow upAsk when and how you will review results. A test is one part of your evaluation and care plan.

Testing instructions

English and Spanish. Use the instructions provided for your scheduled test; confirm preparation with our office.