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ACL Reconstruction Protocol
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - October 04, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsJason is a 25-year-old soccer player who sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury 8 weeks ago and underwent surgical repair. Current therapy goals are to restore neuromuscular control and proprioception. Which exercise will BEST address these goals? A) Open-chain knee extension exer...
Examination Findings & Congestive Heart Failure
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - September 27, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsBetty is 55-year-old female with a history of congestive heart failure who presents with complaints of dyspnea during moderate activities. She mentions that she has been sleeping with three pillows at night for comfort. Given this information, which clinical term best describes her sleeping cond...
Episode 174 NPTEFF Interview with Dr. Monique Caruth
NPTE Final Frontier Podcast - September 21, 2023 02:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsEpisode 174 NPTEFF Interview with Dr. Monique Caruth
Cardiopulmonary Findings
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - September 20, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsCharese presents a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) performs a six-minute walk test. Which outcome, if observed during the test, would indicate an exacerbation or worsening of the patient's COPD? A. Increased stride length B. Decreased use of accessory muscles for breath...
Total Hip Arthoplasty Posterior Approach
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - September 13, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsVicky is 67-year-old female with advanced osteoarthritis is scheduled for a total hip arthroplasty. The orthopedic surgeon decides on a posterior approach. Which of the following is the PRIMARY reason for utilizing a posterior approach during the procedure? A. Minimize disruption to hip flexors...
Episode 173 NPTEFF Resume & CV Advice
NPTE Final Frontier Podcast - September 07, 2023 02:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsEpisode 173 NPTEFF Resume & CV Advice
Low Energy Hip Fracture
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - September 06, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsJess is working with a patient who has sustained a low-energy hip fracture. These types of fractures are MOST common in which population? A. High-performance athletes during intense training. B. Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. C. Children between the ages of 5-10 years. D. Middle-...
Motor Vehicle Accident
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - August 30, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsKemmie is a 48-year-old female patient, who was recently involved in a motor vehicle accident and presents with a T10 level spinal cord injury. In addition to bladder dysfunction and decreased sensation below the level of injury, she is MOST likely to exhibit which of the following? A. Quadripl...
Episode 172 NPTEFF It’s A Marathon, Not A Sprint
NPTE Final Frontier Podcast - August 24, 2023 02:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsEpisode 172 NPTEFF It’s A Marathon, Not A Sprint
Myocardial Infarction 2
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - August 23, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsJerry presents with a history of myocardial infarction and reports experiencing chest pain during exercise. Which of the following interventions would be MOST appropriate? A. Discontinue exercise immediately and refer the patient to a physician B. Continue exercise at a reduced intensity lev...
Frequent Falls & Romberg
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - August 16, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsHeather is a 65-year-old patient being evaluated for balance issues and frequent falls. She exhibits a wide-based, unsteady gait and a positive Romberg test but shows no muscle weakness. What system impairment is most likely contributing to her balance problem? A. Musculoskeletal System B. Ves...
Episode 171 NPTEFF Taking Notes
NPTE Final Frontier Podcast - August 10, 2023 02:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsEpisode 171 NPTEFF Taking Notes
Shoulder Limitations NPTE Favorite
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - August 09, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsJimare presents with a rotator cuff injury with limitations into internal rotation passively but has full active external range of motion. Which of the following interventions is the MOST likely to be effective: A. Stretching of internal rotators B. Strengthening of internal rotators C. St...
O2 Saturation
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - August 02, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsJaquay is treating a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who complains of dyspnea during daily activities. The patient's SpO2 levels tend to drop below 88% with mild exertion. In addition to continuing with a general exercise program, which of the following interventions wo...
Episode 170 NPTEFF MYTH BUSTING: “I Can’t Exercise, I Must Study”
NPTE Final Frontier Podcast - July 27, 2023 02:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsEpisode 170 NPTEFF MYTH BUSTING: “I Can’t Exercise, I Must Study”
Medications - Baclofen
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - July 26, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsBlane is reviewing a patient's electronic health record and notes that the patient has been prescribed baclofen. The therapist should understand that baclofen is primarily used for which of the following purposes? A. Relief of skeletal muscle spasms B. Increasing heart rate and blood pressure...
Modified Ashworth Scale
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - July 19, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsBethany is evaluating a patient with hemiplegia who has increased tone in the upper extremity. The therapist uses the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) to grade the patient's muscle spasticity. The therapist describes the patient's resistance to movement as a "more marked increase in tone, but limb ...
Episode 169 NPTEFF Go To Sleep
NPTE Final Frontier Podcast - July 13, 2023 02:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsEpisode 169 NPTEFF Go To Sleep
Neural Function
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - July 12, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsJesse presents with decreased sensation in the left leg and reports difficulty with dorsiflexion and inversion of the foot. Which of the following nerves is MOST likely affected? A. Femoral nerve B. Tibial nerve C. Common peroneal nerve D. Obturator nerve LINKS MENTIONED: Did you get this ...
Total Hip Arthroplasy Precautions
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - July 05, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsJess is treating an elderly female in the acute care setting who has just had an uncemented total hip arthroplasty via a posterior approach. Which of the following precautions should be instructed to the patient during the early postoperative period? A. Avoid full weightbearing on the operated ...
Episode 168 NPTEFF Interview with Phyzio Trivia Creators Dr. Carmen Cox and Dr. Jouan Cox
NPTE Final Frontier Podcast - June 29, 2023 02:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsEpisode 168 NPTEFF Interview with Phyzio Trivia Creators Dr. Carmen Cox and Dr. Jouan Cox
Severe Headache Differential
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - June 28, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsLani is a 15-year-old male who presents with sudden onset of severe headache, neck stiffness, photophobia and a fever. On examination, he has both Kernig's and Brudzinski's signs. Which of the following is the MOST likely diagnosis? A. Meningitis B. Migraine headache C. Cluster headache D...
MSK Special Tests
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - June 21, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsWei presents with severe pain and swelling in her knee after a fall. The therapist performs a diagnostic test for a medial meniscus tear, which results in the patient experiencing pain and clicking. Which of the following tests is MOST appropriate for confirming a medial meniscus tear? A) McMur...
Episode 167 NPTEFF Question Distal Radius Fractures
NPTE Final Frontier Podcast - June 15, 2023 03:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsEpisode 167 NPTEFF Question Distal Radius Fractures
Episode 166 NPTEFF Content Distal Radius Fractures
NPTE Final Frontier Podcast - June 15, 2023 02:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsEpisode 166 NPTEFF Content Distal Radius Fractures
Parkinson's Disease Treatment
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - June 14, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsMadison is treating a patient with Parkinson's disease who is experiencing gait dysfunction. The therapist decides to incorporate rhythmical auditory stimulation (RAS) into the treatment plan. Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the use of RAS in treating gait dysfunction i...
Rotator Cuff Tear Interventions
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - June 07, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsKofi is a physical therapist treating a patient with an acute rotator cuff tear. Which of the following interventions is MOST appropriate for improving the range of motion in this patient? A) Eccentric strengthening exercises B) Passive range of motion exercises C) Isometric strengthening ...
Episode 165 NPTEFF HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN INTERVIEW
NPTE Final Frontier Podcast - June 01, 2023 02:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsEpisode 165 NPTEFF HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN INTERVIEW
Neural Symptoms
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - May 31, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsJackson presents with complaints of numbness and tingling throughout their right hand. The therapist performs a neural tension test on the patient, which reproduces the patient's symptoms. Which of the following is MOST likely involved? A) Median nerve B) Ulnar nerve C) Radial nerve D) B...
Medication Polarity
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - May 24, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsNiamh is a 22-year-old patient with a previous forearm laceration presenting with a raised scar that is tender to touch. The therapist would like to use iontophoresis with the appropriate parameters. Which of the following is the MOST recommended for this patient: A. Dexamethosone with positiv...
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