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Lateral Epicondylitis
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - December 13, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsSetting: Sports Clinic Gender: Female Age: 28 years Presenting Problem/Current Condition: Pain in the right elbow after increasing the frequency of her tennis games. Medical History: No significant medical issues Other Information: Recreational tennis player, recently started competing Phy...
Addison's Examination
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - December 06, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsWendy presents with a recent diagnosis of Addison's disease and has. been referred to physical therapy. During exercise, the therapist should expectant of which of the following symptoms? A. Hypertension and tachycardia B. Hyperglycemia and diaphoresis C. Hypotension and fatigue D. Hypoglyce...
Hypothyroidism & Interventions
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - November 29, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsBurton is a 45-year-old male patient with a long-standing history of hypothyroidism who presents with complaints of increasing fatigue, cold intolerance, and muscle stiffness. Physical therapy examination reveals slowed reflexes and generalized muscle weakness. Which intervention should be prior...
NPTE Clinical Scenario Acute Care
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - November 22, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsQuestion 1: Given the patient's medication and medical history, which complication is he at an increased risk for during mobility training A) Orthostatic hypotension B) Fractures C) Respiratory distress D) Hyperkalemia Question 2: The patient is exhibiting difficulty following multi-step ...
Lower Extremity Muscle Actions
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - November 15, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsJune presents with complaints of pain during the midstance to terminal stance phase of gait. Upon examination, there's excessive pronation of the subtalar joint and pes planus deformity. What muscle is MOST likely weakened? A) Flexor digitorum brevis B) Tibialis posterior C) Abductor hallu...
Foot Ulcer
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - November 08, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsBelinda is a 46-year-old patient with a history of diabetes presents with a non-healing ulcer on the plantar surface of the foot. Upon examination, the therapist notes a well-defined ulcer with a punched-out appearance surrounded by callused skin. Which type of ulcer is this most indicative of? ...
NPTE Stroke Question
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - November 01, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsKelly is a 60-year-old patient who is post-stroke and exhibits a steppage gait pattern. What is the MOST likely underlying neuromuscular deficit contributing to this gait deviation? A) Weak hip flexors B) Weak ankle dorsiflexors C) Spastic quadriceps D) Spastic hip adductors LINKS MENTIONED...
Research Correlation
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - October 25, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsJanie is a physical therapist who is conducting research to determine the relationship between hours of standing per day and the severity of lower back pain in factory workers. After analyzing the data, the therapist finds a positive, strong correlation (r = 0.85) between the two variables. What...
Knee Pain
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - October 18, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsRoger is a 45-year-old is an avid cyclist who presents with anterior knee pain, especially after long rides. The pain is localized near the patellar tendon's inferior pole. What condition best describes these symptoms? A) Patellofemoral pain syndrome B) Osgood-Schlatter disease C) Patellar te...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
TENS Parameters
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - May 17, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsSajan presents with lower back pain and reports that the pain has been persistent without lasting relief. The treating therapist would like to use low-rate TENS with 2 Hz and 200 microseconds parameters. Which of the following is the MOST likely reason for the selected parameters: A. Acute Pain...
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