The International Conference and Course on Neuromuscular Ultrasonography (ICCNU) 2016 is 5th in a series of premier conferences organized by the International Society of Peripheral Neurophysiologic Imaging (ISPNI) is a multidisciplinary society of clinicians and scientists devoted to the advancement of imaging in neuromuscular disorders. These meetings are an excellent opportunity for neurologists, radiologists, PMR physicians, anaesthesiologists, surgeons of different specialties, general practitioners, and others, to learn about new developments in peripheral nerve and muscle imaging, diagnosis and therapy. The meetings are also an opportunity to obtain information and test new equipment and accessories.