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Chest Tubes

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - February 23, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Joselito is a physical therapist treating a patient with a hemothorax and chest tube placement. During bedside treatment, the therapist knocks over the collection reservoir. Which of the fo...

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Educational Workshop

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - February 16, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Bruno is a physical therapist providing an educational workshop on lower back pain prevention. Which of the following physical activities has the MOST potential to exert the greatest pressur...

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VBI 2

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - February 09, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Clarissa, a 53-year-old has a positive vertebral basilar artery test. Which of the following is NOT sign or symptom expected with vertebral basilar artery dysfunction:   A. Bilateral facial...

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Lower Crossed Syndrome

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - February 02, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Ricky is a retired bus driver who presents with persistent lower back pain. The treating therapist determines the patient has lower crossed syndrome contributing to the patient's complaints....

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Manual Muscle Testing Grades

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - January 26, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Chaitali works as a desk clerk and presents to physical therapy with mid-back and right shoulder pain. While in prone, the patient can place the arm actively in 145 degrees of abduction with...

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Visceral Pain

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - January 19, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Slate presents with reports of a new onset of right shoulder pain without incident. The patient reports symptoms at night between 12:00am – 3:00am, that is quickly relieved by food. Which of...

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Aging & The Body

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - January 12, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Yien lee is an 85-year-old patient that is being treated for functional decline. Which of the following is a normal physiological response to aging?   A. Decreased skin turgor  B. Epiphyse...

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Nerve Innervations

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - January 05, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Terry presents with a damaged median nerve. Which of the following muscles is MOST likely affected?   A. Adductor pollicis  B. Flexor pollicis brevis (deep head)  C. Flexor digitorum supe...

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Hip Dysplasia

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - December 29, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Amber is being treated for developmental hip dysplasia. The therapist would like to ensure proper formation of the femoral head and acetabulum. Which of the following positions is the MOST a...

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Nerve Damage

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - December 22, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Charlotte presents to physical therapy with suspected nerve damage after an open radius and ulnar fracture on the right side. Upon examination, the patient has diminished sensation in the fi...

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Facet Dysfunction

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - December 15, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Rosie presents with a right cervical facet dysfunction. The therapist would like to educate the patient on specific movements that should be avoided in the acute phase. Which of the followin...

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Stroke & Gait

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - December 08, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Mitchell presents to physical therapy post left CVA with an extensor synergy pattern of the lower extremity. Upon gait assessment, which of the following compensatory gait deviations is the ...

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Ramps and Slopes

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - November 24, 2021 10:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com A facility is looking to install a new ramp in order to maintain ADA compliant. The lead physical therapist is consulted to determine the facility’s needs. The therapist recommends that ther...

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Cerebral Palsy

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - November 17, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Jason and Carla are the parents of a child with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy (CP) and have been coming to therapy for several visits. The parents voice their concerns about wanting quicke...

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Cervical Spine Injury

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - November 10, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Brad is a 65 year old patient presents to physical therapy after falling 3 feet from a step stool at home. The patient denies any pain initially however, has developed neck pain and stiffnes...

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TBI & Motor Learning

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - November 03, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Jason is being treated in inpatient physical therapy for a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The therapist has been training the patient on using a 2-point gait pattern using a single-point cane...

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Autonomic Dysreflexia

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - October 27, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Helen presents with a T4 SCI and exhibits signs of autonomic dysreflexia. The therapist should anticipate which cardiovascular response:   A. Hyperemia in the lower legs and feet  B. Decre...

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Ankle/Foot Fracture

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - October 20, 2021 09:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Seina presents to physical therapy with lateral foot pain that began suddenly 2 days ago. The patient reports running and accidently stepping onto uneven pavement. The patient’s medical reco...

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Total Knee Arthroplasty & Biomechanics

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - October 13, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Livia is two weeks status post right total knee arthroplasty. During a supine active straight leg raise, the patient is unable to extend the knee fully. Upon examination, the patient can ach...

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TMJ Differential

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - October 06, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Jesse presents to physical therapy with complaints of mild right-sided jaw discomfort. She reports a two-year history of right-sided jaw clicking that accompanied a loss of mouth opening. Up...

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Baseball Pitcher Injury

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - September 29, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Rick is a baseball pitcher that was injured while throwing five days ago. The patient describes a sharp shoulder pain felt during the deceleration phase of the pitch. Which of the following ...

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Quadrant Pain

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - September 22, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Laika is a 30-year-old female who presents with intermittent lower right quadrant pain. In addition to lower back pain, the patient has been experiencing polyarthralgia that has progressed s...

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SOAP Note

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - September 15, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Koorin is an 18-month-old child with a history of significant developmental delay. The parents report that the child is unable to sit unsupported for self-feeding. Which of the following sec...

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Memory Loss

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - September 08, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Gurdy is an 80-year-old female who presents with confusion and a progressive loss of memory that has been present for months. In addition, the patient has a shortened attention span and epis...

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Lower Extremity MSK Differential

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - September 01, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Jason is an 11-year-old male with a nagging pain on the posterior aspect of both heels. The child is involved in multiple sports that involve frequent running and jumping. The patient has li...

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ACA Stroke

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - August 18, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Gary presents status post anterior cerebral artery stroke. Which of the following is the LEAST likely to be a clinical manifestation of anterior cerebral artery syndrome?           A. Homon...

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Clinical Test Of Sensory Interaction On Balance

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - August 11, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Curtis is being seen in a center for low vision and balance for an evaluation using the CTSIB protocol. The patient is found to become increasingly unstable when the eyes are blindfolded on ...

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Cranial Nerve Examination

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - August 04, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Caihong is treating a patient with a suspected CN XI injury. Which of the following would be the LEAST likely found during a routine examination?  A. Atrophy, fasciculations, ipsilateral we...

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Headaches

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - July 28, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Ryllis is a 21-year-old male who presents to physical therapy complaining of severe headaches that typically occur only on the left side. The patient describes the pain as “throbbing or puls...

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Modalities Education Workshop

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - July 21, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
Are you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Sam is performing an educational workshop for other therapists about the proper utilization of low-dose ultrasound in clinical practice. Which of the following conditions is low-dose ultraso...

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