NPTE-PTA Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

In this unique episode, Dr. Rice, the host of the PTA Clinical Files, shares his standardized testing journey and revelations. This episode is a vulnerable microscope into the struggles, fears, and pain associated with failure. If you are looking for a different approach to your NPTE preparation, visit https://www.ptahustle.com to learn more.

Struggling with tons of readings and big books? Download my Top 5 NPTE-PTA Cheatsheets here: https://ptahustle.com/pta-free-cheatsheets Helen presents with numbness and tingling in her upper extremity, symptoms that worsen with overhead activity, and a forward head and rounded shoulder posture. The patient also reports difficulty gripping objects. The supervising PT diagnoses thoracic outlet syndr...

Still getting down to the final two answers and selecting the wrong one? It's likely that question interpretation is keeping you from becoming licensed. Learn how we help PTAs pass the NPTE here:  https://www.ptahustle.com Jessie is reviewing an evaluation record. The supervising PT describes impaired ability to reach behind the back to fasten clothing and impaired posterior shoulder mobility....

Download my Burn Staging and Treatment for PTAs: https://www.ptahustle.com/burns Lorenzo presents with acute axillary and anterior shoulder burns and is being treated in the burn unit. Which position is MOST appropriate to help prevent contracture? A. Shoulder abduction to 90° with internal rotation B. Shoulder abduction to 45° with slight external rotation C. Shoulder abduction to 90° with slight...

Struggling with tons of readings and big books? Download my Top 5 NPTE-PTA Cheatsheets here: https://ptahustle.com/pta-free-cheatsheets Hadiya is a 60-year-old female who presents to physical therapy with a diagnosis of generalized weakness and a bone Mineral Density T-Score of -1.5. Which of the following interventions is the MOST recommended: A. Marching in 5ft of water B. Supine abdominal crunc...

Struggling with tons of readings and big books? Download my Top 5 NPTE-PTA Cheatsheets here: https://ptahustle.com/pta-free-cheatsheets Mackenzie presents with Left-Sided Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and is hospitalized with orthopnea and an SaO2 of 91% on 2L of oxygen. A review of the weight log reveals a 3 lb weight gain over the last 24 hours. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriat...

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Struggling with tons of readings and big books? Download my Top 5 NPTE-PTA Cheatsheets here: https://ptahustle.com/pta-free-cheatsheets Alara has a history of right deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and presents for physical therapy due to lower extremity weakness. The patient reports new onset of right calf pain and swelling over the past 24 hours. Which of the following conditions MOST impacts the PTA’...

Download my Diabetes Exercise Cheatsheets for PTAs: www.ptahustle.com/diabetes-exercise Jason, who presents with type I diabetes, is referred to physical therapy for generalized weakness. At the start of the session, the patient reports injecting insulin into the right quadriceps 30 minutes ago and states they feel ready to exercise. What is the MOST appropriate action? A. Cancel today’s treatment...

Struggling with tons of readings and big books? Download my Top 5 NPTE-PTA Cheatsheets here: https://ptahustle.com/pta-free-cheatsheets Jesus presents with significant extensor spasticity in the lower extremities and is struggling to perform a sit-to-stand transfer. Which position would be MOST effective to inhibit this extensor tone prior to the transfer? A. Prolonged weight-bearing in standing B...

Are you a PTA who is a bit overwhelmed with what to focus on for the NPTE-PTA? Check out my Must Know Topics For the PTA Exam Cheatsheet here: www.ptahustle.com/must-know Today's Question: Elena presents with an L4–L5 herniated disc causing compression at the L5 spinal nerve root. This condition will MOST likely result in weakness in which muscle? A. Rectus femoris B. Psoas major C. Extensor h...

Welcome to the first episode of the PTA Clinical Files Podcast Hosted by Dr. Kyle Rice, PT, DPT, CMPT, OCS If you are a PTA frustrated by always getting down to the final two answers, check out our popular PTA Crash Course at www.ptahustle.com Want the cheatsheet of unfamiliar terms referenced in this episode? Download it here: www.ptahustle.com/unfamiliar-terms-cheatsheet Bernard is a physical th...