At California Sports and Rehab, we have spent more than two decades building a practice around one core principle: accurate diagnosis leads to better outcomes. We are not a general neurology clinic, not a pain management center. We are an electrodiagnostic specialty practice that integrates EMG and NCV testing with targeted interventional treatments including Botox and PRP therapy. This blog introduces who we are, what we do, and why patients from across Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and beyond continue to trust us with their most difficult nerve and muscle conditions.
What Is California Sports and Rehab?
California Sports and Rehab is the clinical identity behind emg-ncv.com, a Los Angeles-based specialty practice serving patients across greater LA, the San Fernando Valley, Orange County, and the surrounding communities. Our focus is on peripheral nervous system disorders: the conditions that affect nerves traveling outside the brain and spinal cord, and the muscles those nerves control.
We are a center built around electrodiagnostic medicine, which means our starting point for most patients is objective testing rather than assumption. EMG and NCV studies generate data about nerve conduction velocity, muscle electrical activity, and the presence and degree of nerve or muscle damage. This data drives clinical decision-making in a way that symptom history and physical exam alone cannot.
Who Are Our Specialists?
Our clinical work is led by Dr. Tina Hakimian and Dr. Kamran Hakimian, both of whom bring extensive training and experience in electrodiagnostic medicine to every patient encounter. Their expertise spans the full range of nerve and muscle disorders, from carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome to cervical radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy, and movement disorders.
What distinguishes our specialists is not only their clinical background but their direct involvement in each diagnostic study. Both physicians participate in the execution and interpretation of EMG and NCV testing rather than delegating to technicians. This means the findings reflect their real-time clinical judgment, adjusted to the nuances of each patient’s presentation.
You can learn more about our team and training background on our about page.
What Conditions Do We Diagnose and Treat?
California Sports and Rehab in Santa Monica and the greater Los Angeles area sees patients with a broad spectrum of nerve and muscle conditions. These include:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome
- Cervical and lumbar radiculopathy from disc pathology
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Radial nerve palsy, including Saturday night palsy
- Diabetic and other metabolic peripheral neuropathies
- Scapular winging from long thoracic or spinal accessory nerve injury
- Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow or wrist
- Movement disorders including cervical dystonia and spasticity
- Excessive sweating conditions including hyperhidrosis
Beyond diagnosis, we offer interventional treatments for conditions that respond to Botox or platelet-rich plasma therapy. These treatments are not offered as standalone procedures but are embedded within a diagnostic framework that helps ensure the right patient receives the right treatment.
Why Is Electrodiagnostic Testing the Foundation of Our Approach?
The conditions we treat are frequently misdiagnosed or incompletely characterized before patients arrive at our clinic. A person told they have a shoulder problem may actually have cervical radiculopathy. A patient diagnosed with carpal tunnel may have ulnar nerve compression at the elbow instead, or in addition. Someone prescribed anti-inflammatory medication for hand pain may have a primary muscle disorder that will not respond to that treatment at all.
Electrodiagnostic testing resolves this ambiguity. The EMG and NCV study generates objective, quantifiable data that localizes pathology to a specific nerve segment, differentiates neurogenic from myopathic disease, and characterizes the severity of any injury found. This information changes clinical management in a meaningful way for a significant proportion of the patients we see.
The test is also essential for tracking recovery. Patients who undergo treatment with us, whether conservative, interventional, or surgical, can return for repeat electrodiagnostic studies to objectively measure how their nerve function is changing over time. This removes guesswork from the follow-up process.
What Does Patient Care Look Like in Our Clinic?
From the moment a patient contacts California Sports and Rehab, we aim to make the experience direct and efficient. Our central scheduling number, 310-652-6060, connects patients to our team, who can verify insurance, explain the testing process, and book an appointment. We accept most major insurances, workers’ compensation cases, and personal injury referrals, and we offer early morning appointments for patients who cannot easily leave work during the day.
In the clinic, appointments begin with a review of the patient’s symptom history and any prior imaging or test results. The diagnostic study is then performed and interpreted in the same visit. Patients leave with a clear understanding of what was found, and results are communicated to their referring physician promptly so the treatment conversation can move forward without delay.
We treat our patients with respect and care. More than 8,000 patients have been seen in our practice over 20 years, and our approach has remained the same throughout: accurate diagnosis, personalized care, and honest communication about what the findings mean.
How to Reach California Sports and Rehab in Santa Monica and Beyond
Whether you are coming to us from Santa Monica, Brentwood, West LA, the San Fernando Valley, or Orange County, we are accessible and ready to help. Visit our website for convenient locations to learn about our full range of services, browse our published educational content, and request an appointment.
Our address is 12301 Wilshire Blvd Suite 207, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Call us at 310-652-6060 or email Casportrehab@emg-ncv.com. We are available Monday through Friday, 7am to 5pm, or by appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does California Sports and Rehab accept insurance?
We accept most major insurances, Medicare, workers’ compensation, and personal injury cases.
- Do I need a referral to book an EMG test at California Sports and Rehab?
In most cases, a physician referral or order is required for insurance billing purposes. Contact our team to discuss your specific situation.
- What is the difference between an EMG and an NCV test?
EMG evaluates muscle electrical activity, while NCV measures the speed and strength of nerve signal conduction. Both are typically performed together as a complete electrodiagnostic study.
- Can I access California Sports and Rehab if I am in Santa Monica?
Our clinic at 12301 Wilshire Blvd Suite 207 in Los Angeles is easily accessible from Santa Monica and the surrounding Westside communities.
- How long has California Sports and Rehab been in practice?
Our practice has more than 20 years of experience in electrodiagnostic medicine and has served over 8,000 patients across greater Los Angeles.
