There is no special preparation needed, except that you should not apply any lotions or oils to your skin on the day of your test and wear loose fitting clothing which allows easy access to your extremities and spine. For example, if there is an examination of your right leg, the testing will require easy access from the mid-thigh down to the foot, so wearing skinny jeans will not be helpful to the test being done easily. Wearing baggy slacks that can be simply pulled up beyond the mid-thigh would be perfect and similar for examining the upper extremities.
If you have a pacemaker or have had a mastectomy, please notify the doctor before beginning the tests. The tests can be still be done, but modifications will be made, if you wish, you may also take pain medication before the tests and you are encouraged to continue your usual medications as prescribed because they will not affect the test results. Other than a mild tenderness where the needles are placed, there are no significant complications expected.
