NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

Becca presents to physical therapy with a knee injury and difficulty completing full knee motion. The physical therapist is challenged with anticipating the type of end feel that should be present with the patient’s condition. How well do you know your end feels? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about end feels. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the fact...

Dwayne presents for an initial evaluation for lower back and perineal pain but without a comprehensive medical history. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the correct GU diagnosis. How well do you know your GU pathologies? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about genitourinary differential. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to...

Carlos is being treated for a second-degree burn that he received at work.  The physical therapist is challenged with determining the proper topical agent to use on the patient's burn.  How well do you know your topical agents? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about topical agents for burns. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about t...

Gail suffered a traumatic brain injury during a fall at home and is now being seen in the hospital. The therapist notices a significant change in the patient's hip mobility along with notable pain with movement. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which course of action is the MOST appropriate given the clinical situation.  How well do you know traumatic brain injuries? Let&#...

Dorian is undergoing an examination during cardiac rehabilitation phase II. After 3 minutes the patient begins to complain of excessive fatigue.  The physical therapist is challenged with determining which of the following exercise measures would most likely remain relatively constant.  How well do you know your exercise responses? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about card...

Berry presents with mild back pain and an acute onset of gout.  The physical therapist is challenged with which lifting maneuver is the least appropriate for this patient.  How well do you know gout and lifting mechanics? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Gout. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about Gout? Look no further: https://...

Brady presents with first and second-degree burns across his anterior shins.  The physical therapist is challenged with determining the proper setting of the TENS unit to reduce pain with debridement. How well do you know your electrical stimulation? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about electrical stimulation. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the fact...

Beniah is a 16-year-old baseball pitcher with persistent right shoulder pain.  The physical therapist is challenged with determining which special test will confirm the presence of the suspected condition.  How well do you know your shoulder special tests? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about special tests. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts t...

Paul is a patient with a 4-year history of ALS and has been having recurrent respiratory infections   The physical therapist is challenged with determining the proper treatment to facilitate lung clearance.  How well do you know your pulmonary interventions? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about pulmonary interventions. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews...

Adriana has a past medical history of multiple sclerosis and blurred vision and is undergoing cranial nerve testing.  The physical therapist is challenged with determining the potential reason for an abnormal cranial nerve test finding.  How well do you know your cranial nerve tests? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about cranial nerves. Are you looking for an awesome cheats...

Danica is treating a patient post MVA with lower back pain. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the treatment area to ensure proper therapeutic dosing.  How well do you know ultrasound principles? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about therapeutic ultrasound. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about clinical prediction...

Berlin is being treated in the hospital for hypokalemia. The patient presents with impaired blood gases.  The physical therapist is challenged with analyzing a set of blood gases, determining the condition, and anticipating the expected findings.   How well do you know your blood gases? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about blood gases. Are you looking for an awesome cheats...

Harrold is examining a patient who sustained a right trimalleolar fracture ten weeks ago. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the correct compensation that is the MOST likely to be observed during the stance phase? How well do you know your gait compensations/deviations? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Gait Dysfunction. Are you looking for an awesome...

Sandra is reviewing a patient's medical record who has a history of hypercortisolism and persistent weight gain.  The physical therapist is challenged with anticipating the potential findings in the patient's medical record.  How well do you know your endocrine gland dysfunctions? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Hypercortisolism. Are you looking for an awesome...

Ben presents with a posterolateral thalamic stroke and pusher's syndrome. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the safest and appropriate intervention to treat this patient during gait training.  How well do you know Pusher's Syndrome? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Pusher's Syndrome Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews...

Sara presents with 5 degrees of femoral torsion and medial knee pain. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which muscles are the most likely to be weak and lengthened. How well do you know your femoral torsion and LE biomechanics? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Femoral Torsion Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with the top facts on femoral to...

Arya is a seasoned athlete is undergoing an auscultatory examination of her heart. The physical therapist is challenged with determining what heart sounds are normal and abnormal for this patient population.  How well do you know your heart sounds? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Cardiac Auscultation  Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with the heart sounds to...

Jenn presents with a referral for physical therapy to evaluate and treat bilateral vestibular hypofunction.    The physical therapist is challenged with determining the most effective intervention to address the patient's condition. How well do you know vestibular rehabilitation interventions and their indications? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Vestibular Hypofu...

Anthony is being treated in aquatic therapy for severe osteoarthrosis. The patient being treated in tepid water up to the head.  The physical therapist is challenged with understanding cardiovascular physiology as it relates to the aquatic environment.  How well do you know your cardiac physiology? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Aquatic Therapy  Are you looking for a...

Eric recently had a cardiac transplant and has been cleared for exercise by his medical doctor.   The physical therapist is challenged with determining the most appropriate means of measuring the patient's exercise intensity.  How well do you know your exercise intensity measures and why you should use one over another? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Exercise Int...

Vicky is being seen in the hospital for a severe bacterial infection. Prior to today's treatment, the therapist is reviewing the patient's medical record.   The physical therapist is challenged with reviewing a medical chart and interpreting the available lab values.  How well do you know your lab values? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Lab Values.  Are you lo...

Pearl presents with persistent right shoulder pain without a known cause.   The physical therapist is challenged with determining the most likely reason for the patient's complaints.  How well do you know your visceral diagnoses and referral patterns? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Visceral Pain.  Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet for the top 5 referred p...

Ross presents with a transtibial amputation and a significant gait deviation during initial contact to loading response.  The physical therapist is challenged with determining why the observed gait deviation is present.  How well do you know your prosthetic gait deviations? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about Amputee Pathological Gait.  Are you looking for an awesome chea...

Derek presents with a TBI and is being instructed on wheelchair to bed transfers for the first time.  The physical therapist is challenged with determining which type of practice regimen is going to be the best to establish safe and independent wheelchair to bed transfers.  How well do you know your stages of motor learning and which practice forms to use? Let's test your knowledge in this exc...

Miles presents with a past medical history of diabetes type II and obesity.  The physical therapist is challenged with determining which activity listed falls the highest in the trans-theoretical model (Stage of Change) How well do you know the trans-theoretical model? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about behavioral change. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet for DOM...