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Determining Neurological Level Of Injury
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - July 14, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Elsa is evaluating a patient with a recent spinal cord injury. The patient presents with intact sensation along the lateral shoulders, lateral forearms, and thumbs. Myotomal testing reveals...
Bariatric Wheelchair
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - July 07, 2021 09:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Annie is being discharged home from the inpatient setting following a fracture of her right pelvis. She is having difficulty propelling her new wheelchair and cannot travel more than 30 feet...
The Man Behind The Mission
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - June 30, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsI am switching it up this week to let you in on my story so that you can see what YOU are capable of. I faced intense challenges like test anxiety, low self-esteem and even lower self-worth. In this episode I laid it all out there to help you better understand the specialized theory behind The P...
Medial Heel Pain
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - June 23, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Zamara is treating a patient with recurrent medial heel pain with long-distance walking and running. During quiet standing, the patient has a flat medial longitudinal arch and overpronation ...
Congenital Hip Dysplasia
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - June 16, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Ehsan is treating a 5-month-old child with congenital hip dysplasia. The therapist is considering the use of a Pavlik harness. Which of the following motions is the MOST recommended with the...
Forefoot Varus
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - June 09, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Shaniqua presents with left foot pain along lateral side of the 5th metatarsal. Upon examination, the patient has a 14 degree fixed forefoot varus. During quiet standing, the patient’s rearf...
Medication & PT Treatment
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - June 02, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Fran is three days status post open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) after a femoral fracture. The patient is currently taking morphine, lisinopril, and hydrochlorothiazide. Before perform...
Lymphedema 2
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - May 26, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Annie presents with a recent onset of right upper extremity lymphedema after a right radical mastectomy with lymph node dissection. The patient's lymphedema no longer improves with elevation...
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - May 19, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Adisa is working with a child with cerebral palsy in the school system. The therapist would like to ensure that the child is being provided all necessary care according to the Individuals wi...
Pregnancy & Exercise
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - May 12, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Milana is five months pregnant and is requesting wellness advice from a physical therapist on living a more active lifestyle. Considering this patient's condition, which of the following is ...
Neurologic Examination
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - April 28, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Priya is being evaluated for lower back pain with symptoms radiating into her right lower extremity. The patient's diagnostic imaging shows an L3 intervertebral foraminal encroachment. Upon ...
Blood Pressure
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - April 21, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Jince is being trained in assessing a patient's blood pressure in the lower extremity using the popliteal artery. To accurately identify the highest pressure exerted by blood on the arterial...
Burn Interventions
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - April 14, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Jessica is treating a patient with a partial thickness burn extending down to the papillary layer of the dermis. Which of the following is the physical therapist's PRIMARY ROLE: A. Preppi...
Mechanical Traction 2
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - April 07, 2021 10:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Manny is treating a patient with a medial lumbar disc protrusion and severe radicular lower extremity pain. During mechanical traction, the patient reports a complete resolution of pain. Whi...
Understanding The Cooldown
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - March 31, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Carrie is treating a patient post heart transplant in cardiac rehabilitation. The treating therapist instructs the patient to perform a 5-10 minute cooldown following a 25-minute aerobic exe...
Documenting Signs
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - March 24, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Jake was involved in a driver's side motor vehicle accident and has been diagnosed with a ruptured spleen. The patient complains of left shoulder pain even though the left shoulder has been ...
Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT)
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - March 17, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com India is treating a patient with stage 1 left lower extremity lymphedema. The therapist would like to use complete decongestive therapy principles to reduce the patient's swelling. Which of ...
Restricted Range of Motion
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - March 10, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Suzzane is being evaluated for persistent neck pain and limited cervical range of motion on the right. The patient reports that the pain began two days ago after sleeping awkwardly. Upon exa...
Emphysema
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - March 03, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Gerdy is being treated for chronic emphysema in the outpatient clinic. After a trial of sit-to-stand transfers, the patient is seen hyperventilating. Which of the following breathing techniq...
Exercise Tolerance Test 2
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - February 24, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Kyle is reviewing medical records for a patient who was recently discharged from cardiac rehabilitation phase I. The discharge note mentions that the exercise tolerance test (ETT) was termin...
Russian Electrical Stimulation
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - February 17, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Cam is a football player who underwent an ACL reconstruction four days ago. The therapist would like to follow the clinic’s post-op guidelines by implementing russian electrical stimulation ...
Scapular Dysfunction
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - February 10, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Lucas presents with a history of right shoulder pain and difficulty reaching overhead. The initial symptoms have resolved, however the patient continues to demonstrate excessive upward rotat...
Discharge Plans
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - February 03, 2021 11:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Clara is being seen for complications of end-stage primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS). The physical therapist's plan of care for discharge should contain all of the following EXCE...
Radiating Pain
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - January 27, 2021 11:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Derrick presents with neck stiffness and radiating symptoms down the right arm. The patient's symptoms are provoked with right cervical rotation and side-bending. However, the symptoms are i...
Hyperparathyroidism 2
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - January 20, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Jason's medical record shows a history of hyperparathyroidism. Which of the following comorbidities is the MOST likely present? A. Osteoporosis B. Skin straie C. Weight gain D. H...
Brain Injury Examination
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - January 13, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Aaron is reviewing a patient's medical chart which reads acute non-dominant hemispheric lesion. The physical therapist can expect to see all of the following presentations EXCEPT: A. Agnos...
Vestibular Schwannoma
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - January 06, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Marissa is working with a patient with a vestibular schwannoma on the right vestibulocochlear nerve. The patient complains of unsteadiness and room spinning. Which of the following intervent...
Nerve Injuries & Gait
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - December 23, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Helena is a patient with severe back pain that presents with a posterolateral lumbar herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP) at L3-L4. Which of the following findings is MOST likely to be present? ...
Brain Functions
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - December 16, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Marissa is suspected of having damage to the precentral gyrus. Which of the following should the evaluating therapist assess for: A. Ability to sense touch and temperature B. Ability t...
Nerve Injuries & Function Loss
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy - December 09, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 232 ratingsAre you looking for a bundle of Coach K’s Top MSK Cheatsheets? Look no further: www.nptecheatsheets.com Roger presents with marked swelling at the medial elbow after hours of resting his arm down on a flat surface. The patient complains of diminished sensation along the medial aspect of his ri...
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