Npte Clinical Files

Saphie is being seen post-MVA for neck and mid-thoracic pain. The patient has a history of primary hyperparathyroidism.  The physical therapist is challenged with determining what precautions are the MOST important when treating this patient.  How well do you understand the proper treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions and co-morbidities? Let's test your understanding in this excellent episode about primary hyperparathyroidism.  Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Bobby is a carpenter who presents with paresthesias into his right hand and forearm.  The physical therapist is challenged with determining the condition that is present and the interventions required to treat the condition.  How well do you understand neuromusculoskeletal disorders? Let's test your understanding in this excellent episode about postural dysfunction.  Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Jax is being seen for a C7 ASIA B SCI. The patient has been participating in physical therapy for 2 months but continues to have functional limitations. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the highest level of function the patient MOST expected to achieve. How well do you understand SCI functional outcomes? Let's test your understanding in this excellent episode about SCI functional outcomes. If you need the reference text (Neurologic Interventions For Physical Therapy) for this information, pick up your copy at https://amzn.to/2Dbphn2 Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Nadine assesses her patient's knee flexion strength in both the sitting and standing positions. The therapist finds that the patient has diminished end range knee flexion strength in standing. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which is most likely reason for the diminished knee flexion strength. How well do you understand the concept of active and passive insufficiency? Let's test your understanding in this excellent episode about active and passive insufficiency.  Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Tim presents to physical therapy for functional decline and poor blood sugar control. The patient has multiple pressure ulcers but is unable to sense their presence. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which type of monofilament would confirm the patient's sensory impairment. How well do you know your monofilaments? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about diminished sensation. Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Carly is being evaluated by physical therapy post transverse humeral mid-shaft fracture. The patient does present with possible neurological compromise. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the presence of neurological compromise and associated musculoskeletal findings.  How well do you know your origins, insertions, actions, and innervations? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about a transverse humeral mid-shaft fracture.  Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Davis presents with CHF and is undergoing a 6-minute walk test. The patient's HR, SPO2, and blood pressure are all being monitored to ensure patient safety. The physical therapist is challenged with understanding the indications of abnormal changes in vitals with exercise. How well do you know your exercise physiology? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about the cardiovascular response to exercise. Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Rodney underwent a right transtibial amputation and is being fitted for a patellar-tendon bearing socket.  The physical therapist is challenged with understanding the design of the patellar-tendon bearing socket, pressure-tolerant areas, and pressure-sensitive areas. How well do you know your socket designs? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about the patellar-tendon bearing socket! Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Did you get this question wrong?! If you were stuck between two answers and selected the wrong one, then you need to visit www.DestroytheNPTE.com, to learn about the #1 solution to STOP getting stuck.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Victoria is a 3-year-old child who presents to physical therapy for severe toe walking.  The physical therapist is challenged with determining the most effective approach to treating the patient's toe walking.  Do you the most effective treatments for toe walking in patient's with cerebral palsy? We will uncover the answer in this excellent episode about treating a patient with toe walking.  Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Are you in the free facebook group called, #smartnpteprep? Get access to test-taking strategies, live discussions, question & answers, and the most effective study tips. Come on in and join us! Click the link: bit.ly/SNPGroup --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Brandon is being evaluated in physical therapy for his posterior knee pain. The patient gait assessment reveals a rapid knee hyperextension during the early stages of gait. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the most likely reason for the observed gait deviation while predicting which other motions would be present. Do you know the primary cause of rapid knee hyperextension during the stance phase? We will uncover the answer in this excellent episode about extensor thrust. Click to listen now: iTunes:http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Are you in the free facebook group called, #smartnpteprep? Get access to test-taking strategies, live discussions, question & answers, and the most effective study tips. Come on in and join us! Click the link: bit.ly/SNPGroup --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Sonia presents to physical therapy post-MVA a T10 spinal cord injury. She has been using a wheelchair for her primary mode of transportation and now has bilateral hip pain. The physical therapist is challenged with prescribing the correct wheelchair changes in order to reduce hip pain.  Do you know standard wheelchair measurements? We will uncover all of it in this excellent episode about standard wheelchair measurements. Click to listen now: iTunes: http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Are you in the free facebook group called, #smartnpteprep? Get access to test-taking strategies, live discussions, question & answers, and the most effective study tips. Come on in and join us! Click the link: bit.ly/SNPGroup --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Pam has a history of a middle cerebral artery stroke and is currently having difficulty combing her hair. Despite multiple teaching strategies, the patient she continues to show no improvement.  The physical therapist is challenged with uncovering the specific phenomenon that is present.  Do you know the differences between signs of aphasia and apraxia? We will uncover all of it in this excellent episode about middle cerebral artery strokes. Click to listen now: iTunes: http://bit.ly/NPTECLINICALFILES Libsyn: http://bit.ly/LIBSYNFILES Are you in the free facebook group called, #smartnpteprep? Get access to test-taking strategies, live discussions, question & answers, and the most effective study tips. Come on in and join us! Click the link: bit.ly/SNPGroup --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Janice presents to physical therapy with a past medical history consistent with diabetes mellitus type 2. The patient also has a resting blood glucose level of 275 mg/dl prior to today's treatment.  The physical therapist is challenged with understanding the correct exercise protocol and glucose monitoring procedures with a patient who presents with hyperglycemia.  We will uncover the answer in this excellent episode about treating a patient diabetes mellitus type 2.   Are you in the free facebook group called, #smartnpteprep? Get access to test-taking strategies, live discussions, question & answers, and the most effective study tips. Come on in and join us! Click the link: bit.ly/SNPGroup --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Isabelle presents to physical therapy with a history of cerebral palsy and a developmental age of 8 months.  The physical therapist is challenged with determining which activity the child will not be able to perform given her developmental age.  Do you know your developmental milestone? When should a child be able to sit independently and rotate their trunk? We will uncover the answer in this excellent episode about cerebral palsy and developmental milestones.    Are you in the free facebook group called, #smartnpteprep? Get access to test-taking strategies, live discussions, question & answers, and the most effective study tips. Come on in and join us! Click the link: bit.ly/SNPGroup --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Jason has a recent onset of a lateral ankle sprain. He is being treated in the outpatient physical therapy clinic with therapeutic ultrasound. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the cause of the patient's pain underneath the sound head.  Do you know what ultrasound parameters can lead to pain underneath the ultrasound head? We will uncover the answer in this excellent episode about treating an acute lateral ankle sprain.  Are you in the free facebook group called, #smartnpteprep? Get access to test-taking strategies, live discussions, question & answers, and the most effective study tips. Come on in and join us! Click the link: bit.ly/SNPGroup --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support

Shirley is a 48-year-old female who has a past medical history of hypothyroidism. She has non-pitting edema, dry skin, and poor peripheral circulation.   The physical therapist is challenged with recalling the signs and symptoms consistent with hypothyroidism while using critical thinking to eliminate attractive answer choices.  Which examination finding should we expect to find with our patient? This is what we will uncover in this excellent episode based on evaluating a patient with hypothyroidism. Are you in the free facebook group called, #smartnpteprep? Get access to test-taking strategies, live discussions, question & answers, and the most effective study tips. Come on in and join us! Click the link: bit.ly/SNPGroup --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepthustle/support