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Welcome to NPTE Q&A presented by Scorebuilders. This podcast is for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students studying to pass the National Physical Therapy Examinations. It offers you the opportunity to take a deep dive into a variety of exam questions, gaining insight from seasoned Scorebuilders’ instructors as they help you understand and examine the why behind the correct answer. Ready to elevate your exam prep? Let’s go!
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Episode 115 - Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome - Tinel's Sign
A physical therapist is performing Tinel's sign to assess for tarsal tunnel syndrome. Where should the therapist tap to provoke symptoms when performing this test?Option 1- Over the anterior ankle…
Episode 114- Spurling's Test
A physical therapist performs Spurling's test on a patient with right-sided upper extremity neural symptoms. The therapist begins the test by passively placing the patient's neck in right lateral…
Episode 113 - Pronator Syndrome
A physical therapist is examining a patient who presents with symptoms consistent with pronator syndrome. Which of the following findings would MOST likely be observed during the examination?Option…
Episode 112 - Anterior Interosseous Nerve (AIN) Syndrome
A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with a suspected compression neuropathy of the median nerve. Which of the following findings would help confirm a diagnosis of anterior interosseous nerve…
Episode 111- Nerve Entrapment- Intrinsic Muscle Weakness
A patient presents with weakness isolated to the intrinsic muscles of the hand, specifically the adductor pollicis and the muscles of the hypothenar eminence. The therapist notes that all forearm…
Episode 110 - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Costoclavicular Space
A patient is referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis of right thoracic outlet syndrome. The physical therapist identifies that the patient's symptoms are being caused by entrapment at the…
Episode 109 - Kemp's Test
A physical therapist performs the standing lumbar quadrant test (Kemp's test) on a patient with low back pain. The patient reports that their pain is intermittent and mostly isolated to the lumbar…
Episode 108 - Slump Test - First Movement
A physical therapist is preparing to perform the slump test on a patient with suspected lumbar radiculopathy. When correctly performing the slump test, which movement should be completed FIRST?1.…
Episode 107 - Saphenous Nerve Entrapment
A patient reports persistent burning and tingling along the medial aspects of the knee, lower leg, and ankle. The physical therapist suspects saphenous nerve involvement. Which of the following…
Episode 106 - Cubital Tunnel - Tinel's Sign
A physical therapist performs Tinel's sign by tapping over the cubital tunnel. The patient reports tingling sensations consistent with a positive finding. Which region of the hand would MOST likely…
Episode 105 - Slump Test
A physical therapist performs a slump test on a patient with complaints of intermittent posterior leg pain and numbness. The patient reports increased symptoms when the neck is flexed during the…
Episode 104 - Straight Leg Raise & Crossed Straight Leg Raise
A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with low back pain radiating into the left posterior thigh and calf. A straight leg raise on the left side reproduces the patient's familiar symptoms.…
Episode 103 - Upper Limb Tension Tests - Restricted Movement
A physical therapist plans to perform all four upper limb tension tests on a patient. However, they find it difficult to complete ULTT 1 (median nerve bias) and ULTT 4 (ulnar nerve bias) due to the…
Episode 102 - Desensitization Training Program
A patient presents with hypersensitivity in the distal forearm following a recent peripheral nerve injury. The physical therapist initiates a desensitization program involving gradual exposure to…
Episode 101 - Lhermitte's Sign
A physical therapist is evaluating a 38-year-old patient who reports an electric shock-like sensation radiating down the spine and into both arms when flexing the neck. The therapist suspects a…
Episode 100 - Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome - Tinel's Sign
A physical therapist performs Tinel's sign by gently tapping over the posterior tibial nerve at the medial malleolus, looking for reproduction of paresthesia. In a patient with tarsal tunnel…
Episode 99 - Desensitization Training
A physical therapist is beginning desensitization treatment for a patient with significant tactile hypersensitivity in the palm following carpal tunnel surgery. The patient describes light touch as…
Episode 98 - Upper Limb Tension Tests
A physical therapist is preparing to perform all upper limb tension tests (ULTTs) on a patient with upper extremity paresthesia. The patient's medical history includes osteoarthritis of the elbow and…
Episode 97 - Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
A physical therapist examines a 74-year-old female patient who reports aching and stiffness affecting the upper arms, lower back, and thighs. Laboratory testing reveals an elevated erythrocyte…
Episode 96 - Innervation – Wound Healing Methods
A physical therapist treats a patient with a full-thickness wound that is intentionally left open to heal. This approach was necessary due to significant tissue loss and jagged wound edges that could…
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