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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Episodes
Cardiovascular Response To Exercise
August 08, 2018 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.21 MBDavis presents with CHF and is undergoing a 6-minute walk test. The patient's HR, SPO2, and blood pressure are all being monitored to ensure patient safety. The physical therapist is challenged with understanding the indications of abnormal changes in vitals with exercise. How well do you know your exercise physiology? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about the cardiovascular response to exercise. Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn:...
S02 Episode 3 - Cardiovascular Response To Exercise
August 08, 2018 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.21 MBDavis presents with CHF and is undergoing a 6-minute walk test. The patient's HR, SPO2, and blood pressure are all being monitored to ensure patient safety. The physical therapist is challenged with understanding the indications of abnormal changes in vitals with exercise. How well do you know your exercise physiology? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about the cardiovascular response to exercise. Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn:...
S02 Episode 2 - Transtibial Amputation
August 03, 2018 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MBRodney underwent a right transtibial amputation and is being fitted for a patellar-tendon bearing socket. The physical therapist is challenged with understanding the design of the patellar-tendon bearing socket, pressure-tolerant areas, and pressure-sensitive areas. How well do you know your socket designs? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about the patellar-tendon bearing socket! Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.l...
Transtibial Amputation
August 03, 2018 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MBRodney underwent a right transtibial amputation and is being fitted for a patellar-tendon bearing socket. The physical therapist is challenged with understanding the design of the patellar-tendon bearing socket, pressure-tolerant areas, and pressure-sensitive areas. How well do you know your socket designs? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about the patellar-tendon bearing socket! Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.l...
S02 Episode 1 - DIP Hyperflexion Injury
August 01, 2018 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBNate was referred to physical therapy for a closed injury after a traumatic hyperflexion of his right index DIP. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the appropriate timeframe for mobilizing the affected tendon. How well do you know your orthopedic non-surgical protocols? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about DIP hyperflexion injuries. Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you ge...
DIP Hyperflexion Injury
August 01, 2018 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBNate was referred to physical therapy for a closed injury after a traumatic hyperflexion of his right index DIP. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the appropriate timeframe for mobilizing the affected tendon. How well do you know your orthopedic non-surgical protocols? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about DIP hyperflexion injuries. Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you ge...
S01 Episode 39 - Developmental Milestones
July 25, 2018 10:00 - 12 minutes - 10.5 MBAaraelia is an 8 month old infant who presents to physical therapy with shoulder abduction and elbow extension when she rotates her head to the same side. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the patient's developmental age and which milestones the patient will have difficulty achieving because of the obligatory reflex. How well do you know your developmental milestones? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about developmental milestones. Click to...
Developmental Milestones
July 25, 2018 10:00 - 12 minutes - 10.5 MBAaraelia is an 8 month old infant who presents to physical therapy with shoulder abduction and elbow extension when she rotates her head to the same side. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the patient's developmental age and which milestones the patient will have difficulty achieving because of the obligatory reflex. How well do you know your developmental milestones? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about developmental milestones. Click to...
S01 Episode 38 - Assessing Vitals
July 23, 2018 10:00 - 11 minutes - 9.99 MBYari is a clinical instructor overseeing her student's assessment of a patient's vitals. The physical therapist is challenged with determining how the student's assessment can impact the results. Do you know the physiological response of cardiopulmonary system to increased pressure in the arterial system? We will uncover the answer in this excellent episode about assessing vitals. Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Are ...
Assessing Vitals
July 23, 2018 10:00 - 11 minutes - 9.99 MBYari is a clinical instructor overseeing her student's assessment of a patient's vitals. The physical therapist is challenged with determining how the student's assessment can impact the results. Do you know the physiological response of cardiopulmonary system to increased pressure in the arterial system? We will uncover the answer in this excellent episode about assessing vitals. Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Are ...
GH Joint Mobilizations
July 20, 2018 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBKelley presents with a history of progressive shoulder pain over the past four weeks with a progressive limitation in her shoulder mobility. The physical therapist is challenged with differentially diagnosing the current condition and determining the best intervention choice. Do you know how to determine the direction of a mobilization? We will test your skill in this excellent episode about GH joint mobilizations. Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libs...
S01 Episode 37 - GH Joint Mobilizations
July 20, 2018 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBKelley presents with a history of progressive shoulder pain over the past four weeks with a progressive limitation in her shoulder mobility. The physical therapist is challenged with differentially diagnosing the current condition and determining the best intervention choice. Do you know how to determine the direction of a mobilization? We will test your skill in this excellent episode about GH joint mobilizations. Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libs...
Toe Walking
July 18, 2018 10:00 - 12 minutes - 10.9 MBVictoria is a 3-year-old child who presents to physical therapy for severe toe walking. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the most effective approach to treating the patient's toe walking. Do you the most effective treatments for toe walking in patient's with cerebral palsy? We will uncover the answer in this excellent episode about treating a patient with toe walking. Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILE...
S01 Episode 36 - Toe Walking
July 18, 2018 10:00 - 12 minutes - 10.9 MBVictoria is a 3-year-old child who presents to physical therapy for severe toe walking. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the most effective approach to treating the patient's toe walking. Do you the most effective treatments for toe walking in patient's with cerebral palsy? We will uncover the answer in this excellent episode about treating a patient with toe walking. Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILE...
S01 Episode 35 - Cranial Nerves
July 13, 2018 19:30 - 12 minutes - 10.1 MBLiam presents to physical therapy with a 4-year history of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. The patient's caregiver reports that the patient is having trouble speaking and often cries uncontrollably. The physical therapist is challenged with anticipating what examination findings would be present with a patient who has ALS. How well do you know your cranial nerves? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about ALS. Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINI...
Cranial Nerves
July 13, 2018 19:30 - 12 minutes - 10.1 MBLiam presents to physical therapy with a 4-year history of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. The patient's caregiver reports that the patient is having trouble speaking and often cries uncontrollably. The physical therapist is challenged with anticipating what examination findings would be present with a patient who has ALS. How well do you know your cranial nerves? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about ALS. Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINI...
Researching Shoulder ROM
July 11, 2018 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.86 MBAndrea is researching the effects of a grade IV mobilization on shoulder abduction mobility in subjects with non-specific shoulder pain. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which type of test should be run on the data collected in the study. Do you know the differences between a T-Test and an ANOVA? We will uncover the answer in this excellent episode about statistical hypothesis testing. Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://...
S01 Episode 34 - Researching Shoulder ROM
July 11, 2018 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.86 MBAndrea is researching the effects of a grade IV mobilization on shoulder abduction mobility in subjects with non-specific shoulder pain. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which type of test should be run on the data collected in the study. Do you know the differences between a T-Test and an ANOVA? We will uncover the answer in this excellent episode about statistical hypothesis testing. Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://...
Exercise Tolerance Test
July 06, 2018 18:48 - 15 minutes - 12.9 MBFred is being evaluated by his physician to determine the reason for his chest pain. The patient is undergoing an exercise tolerance test. The physical therapist is challenged with determining why Fred's exercise tolerance test was terminated. Do you know the relative and absolute indications for termination of an exercise tolerance test? We will uncover the answer in this excellent episode about understanding the exercise tolerance test. Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPT...
S01 Episode 33 - Exercise Tolerance Test
July 06, 2018 18:48 - 15 minutes - 12.9 MBFred is being evaluated by his physician to determine the reason for his chest pain. The patient is undergoing an exercise tolerance test. The physical therapist is challenged with determining why Fred's exercise tolerance test was terminated. Do you know the relative and absolute indications for termination of an exercise tolerance test? We will uncover the answer in this excellent episode about understanding the exercise tolerance test. Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPT...
Rapid Knee Hyperextension
July 04, 2018 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBBrandon is being evaluated in physical therapy for his posterior knee pain. The patient gait assessment reveals a rapid knee hyperextension during the early stages of gait. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the most likely reason for the observed gait deviation while predicting which other motions would be present. Do you know the primary cause of rapid knee hyperextension during the stance phase? We will uncover the answer in this excellent episode about extensor thr...
S01 Episode 32 - Rapid Knee Hyperextension
July 04, 2018 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBBrandon is being evaluated in physical therapy for his posterior knee pain. The patient gait assessment reveals a rapid knee hyperextension during the early stages of gait. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the most likely reason for the observed gait deviation while predicting which other motions would be present. Do you know the primary cause of rapid knee hyperextension during the stance phase? We will uncover the answer in this excellent episode about extensor thr...
Balance Deficits
June 29, 2018 10:00 - 11 minutes - 9.78 MBSusan is a 67-year-old female who is being treated for significant balance deficits. The treating therapist is challenging Susan today by having her reach out of her base of support. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which type of motor training the patient is currently engaging in. Do you know the differences between skill, mobility, controlled mobility and stability based exercises? We will uncover the answer today in this excellent episode about balance interventio...
S01 Episode 31 - Balance Deficits
June 29, 2018 10:00 - 11 minutes - 9.78 MBSusan is a 67-year-old female who is being treated for significant balance deficits. The treating therapist is challenging Susan today by having her reach out of her base of support. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which type of motor training the patient is currently engaging in. Do you know the differences between skill, mobility, controlled mobility and stability based exercises? We will uncover the answer today in this excellent episode about balance interventio...
S01 Episode 30 - Stage IV Decubitus Ulcer
June 27, 2018 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.81 MBFreddy is being treated for a stage IV decubitus ulcer that is dry and infected. The therapist is challenged with determining which dressing would be the most effective for this wound type. Do you know which dressings should be considered when an infection is present? We will uncover all of it in this excellent episode about [prescribing dressings for a decubitus ulcer. Click to listen now: iTunes: http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Are you in th...
Stage IV Decubitus Ulcer
June 27, 2018 10:00 - 10 minutes - 8.81 MBFreddy is being treated for a stage IV decubitus ulcer that is dry and infected. The therapist is challenged with determining which dressing would be the most effective for this wound type. Do you know which dressings should be considered when an infection is present? We will uncover all of it in this excellent episode about [prescribing dressings for a decubitus ulcer. Click to listen now: iTunes: http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Are you in th...
S01 Episode 29 - Proper Feedback
June 22, 2018 10:00 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MBHelen is currently in physical therapy and is being instructed on how to perform stair climbing given her previous CVA. The physical therapist is challenged with understanding the type of feedback would be the best to facilitate her proper performance of the motor task. Do you know which types of feedback are best in the early stages of learning? Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Are you in the free facebook group cal...
Proper Feedback
June 22, 2018 10:00 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MBHelen is currently in physical therapy and is being instructed on how to perform stair climbing given her previous CVA. The physical therapist is challenged with understanding the type of feedback would be the best to facilitate her proper performance of the motor task. Do you know which types of feedback are best in the early stages of learning? Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Are you in the free facebook group cal...
S01 Episode 28 - Stable Angina Pectoris
June 20, 2018 10:00 - 9 minutes - 7.87 MBDrew presents to physical therapy with a history of stable angina pectoris, however, has been cleared for exercise. The therapist is challenged with determining the factors that affect the workload of the heart. Do you know the factors that affect the workload of the heart? We will uncover all of it in this excellent episode about assessing myocardial ischemia. Click to listen now: iTunes: http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Are you in the free fac...
Stable Angina Pectoris
June 20, 2018 10:00 - 9 minutes - 7.87 MBDrew presents to physical therapy with a history of stable angina pectoris, however, has been cleared for exercise. The therapist is challenged with determining the factors that affect the workload of the heart. Do you know the factors that affect the workload of the heart? We will uncover all of it in this excellent episode about assessing myocardial ischemia. Click to listen now: iTunes: http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Are you in the free fac...
Standard Wheelchair Measurements
June 15, 2018 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.15 MBSonia presents to physical therapy post-MVA a T10 spinal cord injury. She has been using a wheelchair for her primary mode of transportation and now has bilateral hip pain. The physical therapist is challenged with prescribing the correct wheelchair changes in order to reduce hip pain. Do you know standard wheelchair measurements? We will uncover all of it in this excellent episode about standard wheelchair measurements. Click to listen now: iTunes: http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES ...
S01 Episode 27 - Standard Wheelchair Measurements
June 15, 2018 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.15 MBSonia presents to physical therapy post-MVA a T10 spinal cord injury. She has been using a wheelchair for her primary mode of transportation and now has bilateral hip pain. The physical therapist is challenged with prescribing the correct wheelchair changes in order to reduce hip pain. Do you know standard wheelchair measurements? We will uncover all of it in this excellent episode about standard wheelchair measurements. Click to listen now: iTunes: http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES ...
S01 Episode 26 - Knee Biomechanics
June 13, 2018 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MBKeven presents to physical therapy with an MCL sprain that he suffered during a basketball game. The physical therapist is challenged with understanding joint biomechanics during a full squat. Can you recall and apply knee biomechanics to a clinical case? We will uncover how in this excellent episode about assessing joint biomechanics. Click to listen now: iTunes: http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Are you in the free facebook group called, #smart...
Knee Biomechanics
June 13, 2018 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MBKeven presents to physical therapy with an MCL sprain that he suffered during a basketball game. The physical therapist is challenged with understanding joint biomechanics during a full squat. Can you recall and apply knee biomechanics to a clinical case? We will uncover how in this excellent episode about assessing joint biomechanics. Click to listen now: iTunes: http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Are you in the free facebook group called, #smart...
S01 Episode 25 - TMJ Dysfunction
June 08, 2018 20:16 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBJessie presents to physical therapy with right-sided jaw pain and a long history of clicking during mouth opening. The physical therapist is challenged with correlating subjective information with a physical assessment to determine the patient's diagnosis. Do you know the difference between disc displacement and capsular fibrosis? We will uncover all of it in this excellent episode about diagnosing TMJ dysfunction. Click to listen now: iTunes: http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsy...
TMJ Dysfunction
June 08, 2018 20:16 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBJessie presents to physical therapy with right-sided jaw pain and a long history of clicking during mouth opening. The physical therapist is challenged with correlating subjective information with a physical assessment to determine the patient's diagnosis. Do you know the difference between disc displacement and capsular fibrosis? We will uncover all of it in this excellent episode about diagnosing TMJ dysfunction. Click to listen now: iTunes: http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsy...
S01 Episode 24 - Assessing Lab Values
June 06, 2018 10:00 - 12 minutes - 12.4 MBJames is being seen in the acute care setting for community-acquired pneumonia. The patient has several lab values that the therapist must assess to determine appropriateness for PT services. Do you know normal lab values, critical levels, and when it is appropriate to treat your patient? We will uncover all of it in this excellent episode about assessing lab values. Click to listen now: iTunes: http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Are you in the fre...
Assessing Lab Values
June 06, 2018 10:00 - 12 minutes - 12.4 MBJames is being seen in the acute care setting for community-acquired pneumonia. The patient has several lab values that the therapist must assess to determine appropriateness for PT services. Do you know normal lab values, critical levels, and when it is appropriate to treat your patient? We will uncover all of it in this excellent episode about assessing lab values. Click to listen now: iTunes: http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Are you in the fre...
Lumbar Herniated Disc
June 01, 2018 23:14 - 9 minutes - 9.38 MBXavier presents with excruciating lower back pain secondary to a lifting accident at work. The patient's MRI confirms a lumbar HNP at L4-L5. The physical therapist is challenged with determining what findings are consistent with the patient's diagnosis. Do you know the most common examination findings of a patient with an L4-L5 HNP? We will uncover all of it in this excellent episode about Lumbar Herniated Discs. Click to listen now: iTunes: http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsy...
S01 Episode 23 - Lumbar Herniated Disc
June 01, 2018 23:14 - 9 minutes - 9.38 MBXavier presents with excruciating lower back pain secondary to a lifting accident at work. The patient's MRI confirms a lumbar HNP at L4-L5. The physical therapist is challenged with determining what findings are consistent with the patient's diagnosis. Do you know the most common examination findings of a patient with an L4-L5 HNP? We will uncover all of it in this excellent episode about Lumbar Herniated Discs. Click to listen now: iTunes: http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsy...
S01 Episode 22 - Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke
May 30, 2018 18:45 - 13 minutes - 11.6 MBPam has a history of a middle cerebral artery stroke and is currently having difficulty combing her hair. Despite multiple teaching strategies, the patient she continues to show no improvement. The physical therapist is challenged with uncovering the specific phenomenon that is present. Do you know the differences between signs of aphasia and apraxia? We will uncover all of it in this excellent episode about middle cerebral artery strokes. Click to listen now: iTunes: http://bit.ly/...
Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke
May 30, 2018 18:45 - 13 minutes - 11.6 MBPam has a history of a middle cerebral artery stroke and is currently having difficulty combing her hair. Despite multiple teaching strategies, the patient she continues to show no improvement. The physical therapist is challenged with uncovering the specific phenomenon that is present. Do you know the differences between signs of aphasia and apraxia? We will uncover all of it in this excellent episode about middle cerebral artery strokes. Click to listen now: iTunes: http://bit.ly/...
S01 Episode 21 - Traumatic Brain Injury
May 23, 2018 10:00 - 11 minutes - 9.91 MBTrevor is a 19 year old male who suffered a TBI after a tragic diving incident at the pool. The therapist has categorized the patient as having a level IV on the RLA scale. The physical therapist is challenged with understanding factors that can increase the patient's level of confusion. We will learn how to treat a level IV TBI without increasing their level of confusion in this excellent episode about traumatic brain injuries. Are you in the free facebook group called, #smartnpte...
S01 Episode 20 - Claudication
May 18, 2018 21:21 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MBEddie is a 71-year-old male who presents with significant leg pain after ambulating greater than 5 minutes. The patient reports that the symptoms are getting progressively worse over time. The physical therapist is challenged with correlating the findings of an ABI test and the subjective assessment. Do you know your ABI scale? We will uncover all of it in this excellent episode about claudication. Are you in the free facebook group called, #smartnpteprep? Get access to test-takin...
Claudication
May 18, 2018 21:21 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MBEddie is a 71-year-old male who presents with significant leg pain after ambulating greater than 5 minutes. The patient reports that the symptoms are getting progressively worse over time. The physical therapist is challenged with correlating the findings of an ABI test and the subjective assessment. Do you know your ABI scale? We will uncover all of it in this excellent episode about claudication. Are you in the free facebook group called, #smartnpteprep? Get access to test-takin...
Electromyography
May 16, 2018 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBDaniel is a 17 year old male who fell off a ladder fracturing his proximal tibia. The patient has severed his common peroneal nerve and is undergo EMG. The physical therapist is challenged with anticipating what readings will show up on the patient's EMG report. We will uncover the answer in this excellent episode about Electromyography. Are you in the free facebook group called, #smartnpteprep? Get access to test-taking strategies, live discussions, question & answers, and the most ...
S01 Episode 19 - Electromyography
May 16, 2018 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBDaniel is a 17 year old male who fell off a ladder fracturing his proximal tibia. The patient has severed his common peroneal nerve and is undergo EMG. The physical therapist is challenged with anticipating what readings will show up on the patient's EMG report. We will uncover the answer in this excellent episode about Electromyography. Are you in the free facebook group called, #smartnpteprep? Get access to test-taking strategies, live discussions, question & answers, and the most ...
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
May 11, 2018 13:41 - 12 minutes - 10.5 MBJanice presents to physical therapy with a past medical history consistent with diabetes mellitus type 2. The patient also has a resting blood glucose level of 275 mg/dl prior to today's treatment. The physical therapist is challenged with understanding the correct exercise protocol and glucose monitoring procedures with a patient who presents with hyperglycemia. We will uncover the answer in this excellent episode about treating a patient diabetes mellitus type 2. Are you in the ...
S01 Episode 18 - Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
May 11, 2018 13:41 - 12 minutes - 10.5 MBJanice presents to physical therapy with a past medical history consistent with diabetes mellitus type 2. The patient also has a resting blood glucose level of 275 mg/dl prior to today's treatment. The physical therapist is challenged with understanding the correct exercise protocol and glucose monitoring procedures with a patient who presents with hyperglycemia. We will uncover the answer in this excellent episode about treating a patient diabetes mellitus type 2. Are you in the ...
S01 Episode 17 - Adolescent Lower Extremity Pain
May 09, 2018 10:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBAngela presents to physical therapy with a 5-year history of intermittent flare-ups of her hip and knee joints bilaterally. Angela has a history of joint stiffness and unexplained weight loss. The physical therapist is challenged with diagnosing the correct condition utilizing a subjective assessment. We will uncover the answer in this excellent episode about adolescent lower extremity pain. Are you in the free facebook group called, #smartnpteprep? Get access to test-taking strate...