NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy
430 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsNPTE Clinical Files is a podcast from the creator of Dominating the NPTE, hosted by Kyle Rice. NPTE Clinical Files explains a true clinical scenario in the form of a mock NPTE-based question. Each question is followed by a set of answer choices, where Dr. Kyle Rice explains the right answer with a detailed rationale. Each season covers all of the major systems and topics found in physical therapy and likely to be found on an NPTE. NPTE Clinical Files gives the Physical Therapist a weekly opportunity to solve clinical puzzles while learning the latest research related to the topic. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support
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S03 Episode 1 - Gout
September 11, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 9.99 MBBerry presents with mild back pain and an acute onset of gout. The physical therapist is challenged with which lifting maneuver is the least appropriate for this patient. How well do you know gout and lifting mechanics? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Gout. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about Gout? Look no further:https://www.kylericeprep.com/goutsheet Do you want to start studying smarter and not harder? Download...
S02 Episode 54 - Electrical Stimulation
July 30, 2019 23:41 - 11 minutes - 9.69 MBBrady presents with first and second-degree burns across his anterior shins. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the proper setting of the TENS unit to reduce pain with debridement. How well do you know your electrical stimulation? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about electrical stimulation. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about TENS? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/TENS Do you want to star...
Electrical Stimulation
July 30, 2019 23:41 - 11 minutes - 9.69 MBBrady presents with first and second-degree burns across his anterior shins. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the proper setting of the TENS unit to reduce pain with debridement. How well do you know your electrical stimulation? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about electrical stimulation. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about TENS? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/TENS Do you want to star...
Shoulder Special Testing
July 17, 2019 15:02 - 11 minutes - 9.88 MBBeniah is a 16-year-old baseball pitcher with persistent right shoulder pain. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which special test will confirm the presence of the suspected condition. How well do you know your shoulder special tests? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about special tests. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about shoulder special tests? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/shouldertes...
S02 Episode 53 - Shoulder Special Testing
July 17, 2019 15:02 - 11 minutes - 9.88 MBBeniah is a 16-year-old baseball pitcher with persistent right shoulder pain. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which special test will confirm the presence of the suspected condition. How well do you know your shoulder special tests? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about special tests. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about shoulder special tests? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/shouldertes...
Pulmonary Interventions
July 10, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBPaul is a patient with a 4-year history of ALS and has been having recurrent respiratory infections The physical therapist is challenged with determining the proper treatment to facilitate lung clearance. How well do you know your pulmonary interventions? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about pulmonary interventions. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about clinical prediction rules? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep....
S02 Episode 52 - Pulmonary Interventions
July 10, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBPaul is a patient with a 4-year history of ALS and has been having recurrent respiratory infections The physical therapist is challenged with determining the proper treatment to facilitate lung clearance. How well do you know your pulmonary interventions? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about pulmonary interventions. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about clinical prediction rules? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep....
S02 Episode 51 - Cranial Nerve Testing
July 03, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBAdriana has a past medical history of multiple sclerosis and blurred vision and is undergoing cranial nerve testing. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the potential reason for an abnormal cranial nerve test finding. How well do you know your cranial nerve tests? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about cranial nerves. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about cranial nerves? Look no further: https://www.kyleric...
Cranial Nerve Testing
July 03, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBAdriana has a past medical history of multiple sclerosis and blurred vision and is undergoing cranial nerve testing. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the potential reason for an abnormal cranial nerve test finding. How well do you know your cranial nerve tests? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about cranial nerves. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about cranial nerves? Look no further: https://www.kyleric...
S02 Episode 50 - Therapeutic Ultrasound
June 26, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 11.4 MBDanica is treating a patient post MVA with lower back pain. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the treatment area to ensure proper therapeutic dosing. How well do you know ultrasound principles? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about therapeutic ultrasound. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about clinical prediction rules? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/therapeuticultrasound Click to listen n...
Therapeutic Ultrasound
June 26, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 11.4 MBDanica is treating a patient post MVA with lower back pain. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the treatment area to ensure proper therapeutic dosing. How well do you know ultrasound principles? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about therapeutic ultrasound. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about clinical prediction rules? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/therapeuticultrasound Click to listen n...
Blood Gases
June 19, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 14.4 MBBerlin is being treated in the hospital for hypokalemia. The patient presents with impaired blood gases. The physical therapist is challenged with analyzing a set of blood gases, determining the condition, and anticipating the expected findings. How well do you know your blood gases? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about blood gases. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about blood gases? Look no further: https://www.kylericepr...
S02 Episode 49 - Blood Gases
June 19, 2019 10:00 - 14 minutes - 14.4 MBBerlin is being treated in the hospital for hypokalemia. The patient presents with impaired blood gases. The physical therapist is challenged with analyzing a set of blood gases, determining the condition, and anticipating the expected findings. How well do you know your blood gases? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about blood gases. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about blood gases? Look no further: https://www.kylericepr...
Total Knee Arthroplasty
June 12, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 16.5 MBElara is two weeks post right total knee arthroplasty and has a past medical history of lymph node hypoplasia. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the appropriate response to the patient's presentation. How well do you know clinical predictions rules and procedures? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about total hip replacement. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about clinical prediction rules? Look no further: ...
S02 Episode 48 - Total Knee Arthroplasty
June 12, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 16.5 MBElara is two weeks post right total knee arthroplasty and has a past medical history of lymph node hypoplasia. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the appropriate response to the patient's presentation. How well do you know clinical predictions rules and procedures? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about total hip replacement. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about clinical prediction rules? Look no further: ...
Gait Dysfunction Part 2
June 05, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 9.54 MBHarrold is examining a patient who sustained a right trimalleolar fracture ten weeks ago. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the correct compensation that is the MOST likely to be observed during the stance phase? How well do you know your gait compensations/deviations? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Gait Dysfunction. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about Gait? Look no further: https://www.kylericepr...
S02 Episode 47 - Gait Dysfunction Part 2
June 05, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 9.54 MBHarrold is examining a patient who sustained a right trimalleolar fracture ten weeks ago. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the correct compensation that is the MOST likely to be observed during the stance phase? How well do you know your gait compensations/deviations? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Gait Dysfunction. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about Gait? Look no further: https://www.kylericepr...
Hypercortisolism
May 29, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MBSandra is reviewing a patient's medical record who has a history of hypercortisolism and persistent weight gain. The physical therapist is challenged with anticipating the potential findings in the patient's medical record. How well do you know your endocrine gland dysfunctions? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Hypercortisolism. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with a killer NPTE mneumonic on Cushing's & Addison's disease? Look no further: https://ww...
S02 Episode 46 - Hypercortisolism
May 29, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MBSandra is reviewing a patient's medical record who has a history of hypercortisolism and persistent weight gain. The physical therapist is challenged with anticipating the potential findings in the patient's medical record. How well do you know your endocrine gland dysfunctions? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Hypercortisolism. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with a killer NPTE mneumonic on Cushing's & Addison's disease? Look no further: https://ww...
S02 Episode 45 - Pusher's Syndrome
May 22, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBBen presents with a posterolateral thalamic stroke and pusher's syndrome. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the safest and appropriate intervention to treat this patient during gait training. How well do you know Pusher's Syndrome? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Pusher's Syndrome Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about Pusher's Syndrome? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/pushers Click t...
Femoral Torsion
May 15, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 10.9 MBSara presents with 5 degrees of femoral torsion and medial knee pain. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which muscles are the most likely to be weak and lengthened. How well do you know your femoral torsion and LE biomechanics? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Femoral Torsion Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with the top facts on femoral torsion? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/torsion Click to listen now: iTunes:h...
S02 Episode 44 - Femoral Torsion
May 15, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 10.9 MBSara presents with 5 degrees of femoral torsion and medial knee pain. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which muscles are the most likely to be weak and lengthened. How well do you know your femoral torsion and LE biomechanics? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Femoral Torsion Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with the top facts on femoral torsion? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/torsion Click to listen now: iTunes:h...
Heart Sounds
May 08, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 9.09 MBArya is a seasoned athlete is undergoing an auscultatory examination of her heart. The physical therapist is challenged with determining what heart sounds are normal and abnormal for this patient population. How well do you know your heart sounds? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Cardiac Auscultation Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with the heart sounds to know and a quick auscultation chart? Look no further:https://www.kylericeprep.com/heartsounds ...
S02 Episode 43 - Heart Sounds
May 08, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 9.09 MBArya is a seasoned athlete is undergoing an auscultatory examination of her heart. The physical therapist is challenged with determining what heart sounds are normal and abnormal for this patient population. How well do you know your heart sounds? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Cardiac Auscultation Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with the heart sounds to know and a quick auscultation chart? Look no further:https://www.kylericeprep.com/heartsounds ...
S02 Episode 42 - Vestibular Hypofunction
May 01, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBJenn presents with a referral for physical therapy to evaluate and treat bilateral vestibular hypofunction. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the most effective intervention to address the patient's condition. How well do you know vestibular rehabilitation interventions and their indications? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Vestibular Hypofunction. *Note in this video VOR stands for Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Are you looking for an aweso...
Vestibular Hypofunction
May 01, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBJenn presents with a referral for physical therapy to evaluate and treat bilateral vestibular hypofunction. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the most effective intervention to address the patient's condition. How well do you know vestibular rehabilitation interventions and their indications? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Vestibular Hypofunction. *Note in this video VOR stands for Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Are you looking for an aweso...
S02 Episode 41 - Aquatic Therapy
April 24, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MBAnthony is being treated in aquatic therapy for severe osteoarthrosis. The patient being treated in tepid water up to the head. The physical therapist is challenged with understanding cardiovascular physiology as it relates to the aquatic environment. How well do you know your cardiac physiology? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Aquatic Therapy Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with the Top Facts To Know About Aquatic Therapy & Each Major System? Loo...
Aquatic Therapy
April 24, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MBAnthony is being treated in aquatic therapy for severe osteoarthrosis. The patient being treated in tepid water up to the head. The physical therapist is challenged with understanding cardiovascular physiology as it relates to the aquatic environment. How well do you know your cardiac physiology? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Aquatic Therapy Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with the Top Facts To Know About Aquatic Therapy & Each Major System? Loo...
S02 Episode 40 - Exercise Intensity Measures
April 17, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MBEric recently had a cardiac transplant and has been cleared for exercise by his medical doctor. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the most appropriate means of measuring the patient's exercise intensity. How well do you know your exercise intensity measures and why you should use one over another? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Exercise Intensity Measures. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that describes the top exercise intensi...
Exercise Intensity Measures
April 17, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MBEric recently had a cardiac transplant and has been cleared for exercise by his medical doctor. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the most appropriate means of measuring the patient's exercise intensity. How well do you know your exercise intensity measures and why you should use one over another? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Exercise Intensity Measures. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that describes the top exercise intensi...
S02 Episode 39 - Lab Values
April 10, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MBVicky is being seen in the hospital for a severe bacterial infection. Prior to today's treatment, the therapist is reviewing the patient's medical record. The physical therapist is challenged with reviewing a medical chart and interpreting the available lab values. How well do you know your lab values? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Lab Values. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with the top lab values and the correct interpretation for the NPTE? L...
Lab Values
April 10, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MBVicky is being seen in the hospital for a severe bacterial infection. Prior to today's treatment, the therapist is reviewing the patient's medical record. The physical therapist is challenged with reviewing a medical chart and interpreting the available lab values. How well do you know your lab values? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Lab Values. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with the top lab values and the correct interpretation for the NPTE? L...
S02 Episode 38 - Visceral Pain
April 03, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBPearl presents with persistent right shoulder pain without a known cause. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the most likely reason for the patient's complaints. How well do you know your visceral diagnoses and referral patterns? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Visceral Pain. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet for the top 5 referred pain patterns and their associated organs? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/visceralpa...
S02 Episode 37 - Amputee Pathological Gait
March 27, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBRoss presents with a transtibial amputation and a significant gait deviation during initial contact to loading response. The physical therapist is challenged with determining why the observed gait deviation is present. How well do you know your prosthetic gait deviations? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Amputee Pathological Gait. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet for the top 3 prosthetic gait deviations and why they occur? Look no further: https://...
Amputee Pathological Gait
March 27, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBRoss presents with a transtibial amputation and a significant gait deviation during initial contact to loading response. The physical therapist is challenged with determining why the observed gait deviation is present. How well do you know your prosthetic gait deviations? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Amputee Pathological Gait. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet for the top 3 prosthetic gait deviations and why they occur? Look no further: https://...
S02 Episode 36 - Motor Stages
March 20, 2019 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBDerek presents with a TBI and is being instructed on wheelchair to bed transfers for the first time. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which type of practice regimen is going to be the best to establish safe and independent wheelchair to bed transfers. How well do you know your stages of motor learning and which practice forms to use? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about motor stages and practice. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet for...
Motor Stages
March 20, 2019 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBDerek presents with a TBI and is being instructed on wheelchair to bed transfers for the first time. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which type of practice regimen is going to be the best to establish safe and independent wheelchair to bed transfers. How well do you know your stages of motor learning and which practice forms to use? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about motor stages and practice. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet for...
S02 Episode 35 - Behavioral Change
March 13, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBMiles presents with a past medical history of diabetes type II and obesity. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which activity listed falls the highest in the trans-theoretical model (Stage of Change) How well do you know the trans-theoretical model? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about behavioral change. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet for DOMINATING behavior change questions on the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/b...
Behavioral Change
March 13, 2019 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBMiles presents with a past medical history of diabetes type II and obesity. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which activity listed falls the highest in the trans-theoretical model (Stage of Change) How well do you know the trans-theoretical model? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about behavioral change. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet for DOMINATING behavior change questions on the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/b...
Stair Training
March 06, 2019 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBHarriet presents with status post-TKA and is undergoing stair training with the physical therapist. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the appropriate instructions for descending stairs with a cane. How well do you know safe stair negotiation techniques? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about stair training. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet to help with common types of stair and transfers training with assistive devices? Look no further...
S02 Episode 34 - Stair Training
March 06, 2019 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBHarriet presents with status post-TKA and is undergoing stair training with the physical therapist. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the appropriate instructions for descending stairs with a cane. How well do you know safe stair negotiation techniques? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about stair training. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet to help with common types of stair and transfers training with assistive devices? Look no further...
Hemodialysis
February 27, 2019 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBRicky presents with a past medical history of atrial fibrillation, orthostatic hypotension, and chronic renal failure. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which aspect of the exercise prescription is the least appropriate for this patient while undergoing hemodialysis. How well do you know your exercise prescription parameters for a patient on hemodialysis? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about hemodialysis Are you looking for an awesome cheatshee...
S02 Episode 33 - Hemodialysis
February 27, 2019 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBRicky presents with a past medical history of atrial fibrillation, orthostatic hypotension, and chronic renal failure. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which aspect of the exercise prescription is the least appropriate for this patient while undergoing hemodialysis. How well do you know your exercise prescription parameters for a patient on hemodialysis? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about hemodialysis Are you looking for an awesome cheatshee...
Pelvic Mal-alignment
February 20, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBKerri presents with significant pelvic girdle pain with ambulation. The patient is found to have a notable innominate rotation during the examination. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the BEST intervention to address the pelvic mal-alignment. How well do you know innominate rotations? Can you treat one effectively? Let's test your ability in this excellent episode about pelvic mal-alignment. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet to help with determining inno...
S02 Episode 32 - Pelvic Mal-alignment
February 20, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBKerri presents with significant pelvic girdle pain with ambulation. The patient is found to have a notable innominate rotation during the examination. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the BEST intervention to address the pelvic mal-alignment. How well do you know innominate rotations? Can you treat one effectively? Let's test your ability in this excellent episode about pelvic mal-alignment. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet to help with determining inno...
S02 Episode 31 - Spina Bifida
February 13, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBJimmy is a three-year-old child with L2 myelomeningocele. The patient requires the use of orthotics for home ambulation. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which orthotic would be the best to assist with household ambulation. How well do you know your orthotics? Can you tell me what spina bifida is and what impairments are associated with an L2 myelomeningocele? Let's test your ability in this excellent episode about Spina Bifida Are you looking for an awesome chea...
Spina Bifida
February 13, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBJimmy is a three-year-old child with L2 myelomeningocele. The patient requires the use of orthotics for home ambulation. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which orthotic would be the best to assist with household ambulation. How well do you know your orthotics? Can you tell me what spina bifida is and what impairments are associated with an L2 myelomeningocele? Let's test your ability in this excellent episode about Spina Bifida Are you looking for an awesome chea...
Right Knee Injury
February 06, 2019 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBSamuel is a basketball star who injured his right knee after he pivoted on his right foot. The patient reports pain immediately afterward and has been complaining of additional symptoms since the incident. The physical therapist is challenged with differentially diagnosing the patient's right knee pain. How well do you know your knee injuries? Can you differentially diagnose this common type of injury? Let's test your ability in this excellent episode about knee injuries. Are you l...
S02 Episode 30 - Right Knee Injury
February 06, 2019 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBSamuel is a basketball star who injured his right knee after he pivoted on his right foot. The patient reports pain immediately afterward and has been complaining of additional symptoms since the incident. The physical therapist is challenged with differentially diagnosing the patient's right knee pain. How well do you know your knee injuries? Can you differentially diagnose this common type of injury? Let's test your ability in this excellent episode about knee injuries. Are you l...
S02 Episode 29 - Patient Compliance
January 30, 2019 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.21 MBHeather has a past medical history of hypothyroidism and is being treated for deconditioning. The patient reports that she is not taking her medications and would like to stop exercising. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the correct and the best course of action to remedy this situation. How well can you handle difficulty patient compliance situations? Let's test your ability in this excellent episode about patient compliance. Are you looking for an awesome cheats...