Background: There is debate on who is qualified to practice electroneuromyography (ENMG). Purpose: ENMG reports performed by physical therapists were examined to determine how well they complied with clinical practice guidelines developed for three upper extremity conditions; carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), ulnar neuropathy at the elbow, and cervical radiculopathy. Methods: ENMG reports were collected and compared to the clinical practice guidelines. Results: The mean scores for CTS, ulnar neuropathy at the elbow, and cervical radiculopathy were 84%, 71%, and 83%, respectively. The reliability calculations for the performance measurement tools were 0.74, 0.75, and 0.57, respectively. Discussion: The compliance rates of the ENMG reports were high. The performance measurement tools developed for CTS, ulnar neuropathy at the elbow, and cervical radiculopathy were moderately reliable. Conclusion: This study suggested that physical therapists adequately perform ENMG studies by following established clinical practice guidelines. The performance measurement tools may be useful for quality improvement projects in individual ENMG laboratories.
