Synopsis
NPTE CLINICAL FILES is a podcast from the creator of Dominating the NPTE, hosted by Kyle Rice. NPTE Case files explains a true clinical scenario in the form a mock NPTE-based questioneach week. Each question is followed by a set of answer choices, where Dr. Kyle Rice explains the right answer with a detailed rationale. Each season covers all of the major systems and topics found in physical therapy and likely to be found on an NPTE. NPTE Case Files gives the Physical Therapist a weekly opportunity to solve clinical puzzles while learning the latest research related to the topic.
Episodes
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Neurological Examination
18/12/2019 Duration: 16minNadia is a 27-year-old female with an overactive thymus and complains of daily fluctuations in fatigue levels that are highly dependent on rest time. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the condition that is present and likely examination findings. How good are you at neurological examination? Let's test your skills in this excellent episode about neurological examination. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about neuroloigcal examination? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/neuroexam Do you want to start studying smarter and not harder? Download Dr. Rice's Top 10 Requested NPTE Cheatsheets For Absolutely FREE right here: http://www.NPTECheatsheets.com Do you want all of the cheatsheets in one place: https://www.kylericeprep.com/nptecheatsheetdrive 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
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Peripheral Vascular Disease
11/12/2019 Duration: 14minFrancisco presents with significant left lower leg edema and discoloration along the medial side. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which of the following interventions should be performed FIRST. How well do you know your peripheral vascular diseases? Let's test your skills in this excellent episode about peripheral vascular disease interventions. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about peripheral vascular disease? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/pvd Do you want to start studying smarter and not harder? Download Dr. Rice's Top 10 Requested NPTE Cheatsheets For Absolutely FREE right here: http://www.NPTECheatsheets.com 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 pod
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Power In A Study
04/12/2019 Duration: 14minSal is a therapist who is running a research study to determine the effectiveness of a forearm band on grip strength. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the least likely change that will increase the study’s power. How well do you know your research concepts? Let's test your skills in this excellent episode about power. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about power on the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/power Do you want to start studying smarter and not harder? Download Dr. Rice's Top 10 Requested NPTE Cheatsheets For Absolutely FREE right here: http://www.NPTECheatsheets.com 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/
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Lower Back Pain Examination
27/11/2019 Duration: 12minChelsea is a gymnast with complaints of diffuse lower back pain and feelings of instability. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the MOST likely pathology that fits the subjective assessment and physical examination How well do you know your lumbar pathologies? Let's test your skills in this excellent episode about lower back pain orthopedic examination. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about a major NPTE neurological target? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/Spondy Do you want to start studying smarter and not harder? Download Dr. Rice's Top 10 Requested NPTE Cheatsheets For Absolutely FREE right here: http://www.NPTECheatsheets.com 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. --- Su
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History Taking
20/11/2019 Duration: 13minJessy is a female athlete that presents with a chief complaint of a recent onset of left plantar foot pain with running. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the BEST question to ask the patient to continue the subjective assessment. How well can you reason through a history taking subjective assessment? Let's test your skils in this excellent episode about history taking. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about a major NPTE neurological target? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/Historytaking Do you want to start studying smarter and not harder? Download Dr. Rice's Top 10 Requested NPTE Cheatsheets For Absolutely FREE right here: http://www.NPTECheatsheets.com 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 STO
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Neurological Differential
13/11/2019 Duration: 15minDanny is being evaluated in a neurological recovery unit after a sudden onset of gait and limb ataxia. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the MOST likely pathology that is present. How well do you know your neurological pathologies? Let's test your differential skils in this excellent episode about neurological differential diagnosis. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about a major NPTE neurological target? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/LMS Do you want to start studying smarter and not harder? Download Dr. Rice's Top 10 Requested NPTE Cheatsheets For Absolutely FREE right here: http://www.NPTECheatsheets.com 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: ht
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6 Minute Walk Test
30/10/2019 Duration: 11minFred is being assessed for his limited endurance using the 6 minute walk test. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the appropriate means of administering the 6 minute walk test. How well do you know your outcome measures? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about 6MWT Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about the 6MWT? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/6MWT Do you want to start studying smarter and not harder? Download Dr. Rice's Top 10 Requested NPTE Cheatsheets For Absolutely FREE right here: http://www.NPTECheatsheets.com 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
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End Feels
23/10/2019 Duration: 12minBecca 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 facts to know about end feels? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/endfeels Do you want to start studying smarter and not harder? Download Dr. Rice's Top 10 Requested NPTE Cheatsheets For Absolutely FREE right here: http://www.NPTECheatsheets.com 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
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Genitourinary Differential
16/10/2019 Duration: 15minDwayne 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 know about topical agents for burns? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/gu Do you want to start studying smarter and not harder? Download Dr. Rice's Top 10 Requested NPTE Cheatsheets For Absolutely FREE right here: http://www.NPTECheatsheets.com 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
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Topical Agents
09/10/2019 Duration: 12minCarlos 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 topical agents for burns? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/topical Do you want to start studying smarter and not harder? Download Dr. Rice's Top 10 Requested NPTE Cheatsheets For Absolutely FREE right here: http://www.NPTECheatsheets.com 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
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Traumatic Brain Injury
02/10/2019 Duration: 13minGail 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's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about traumatic brain injury. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about traumatic brain injury? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/tbi Do you want to start studying smarter and not harder? Download Dr. Rice's Top 10 Requested NPTE Cheatsheets For Absolutely FREE right here: http://www.NPTECheatsheets.com 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.Destro
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Exercise Response
18/09/2019 Duration: 12minDorian 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 cardiopulmonary exercise responses. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about exercise responses? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/exerciseresponse Do you want to start studying smarter and not harder? Download Dr. Rice's Top 10 Requested NPTE Cheatsheets For Absolutely FREE right here: http://www.NPTECheatsheets.com 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
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Gout
11/09/2019 Duration: 11minBerry 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://www.kylericeprep.com/goutsheet Do you want to start studying smarter and not harder? Download Dr. Rice's Top 10 Requested NPTE Cheatsheets For Absolutely FREE right here: http://www.NPTECheatsheets.com 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
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Electrical Stimulation
30/07/2019 Duration: 11minBrady 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 facts to know about TENS? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/TENS Do you want to start studying smarter and not harder? Download Dr. Rice's Top 10 Requested NPTE Cheatsheets For Absolutely FREE right here: http://www.NPTECheatsheets.com 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
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Shoulder Special Testing
17/07/2019 Duration: 11minBeniah 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 to know about shoulder special tests? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/shouldertests Do you want to start studying smarter and not harder? Download Dr. Rice's Top 10 Requested NPTE Cheatsheets For Absolutely FREE right here: http://www.NPTECheatsheets.com 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/suppor
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Pulmonary Interventions
10/07/2019 Duration: 12minPaul 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 the facts to know about clinical prediction rules? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/pulmonaryinterventions 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
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Cranial Nerve Testing
03/07/2019 Duration: 14minAdriana 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 cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about cranial nerves? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/cranialnerves Do you want to start studying smarter and not harder? Download Dr. Rice's Top 10 Requested NPTE Cheatsheets For Absolutely FREE right here: http://www.NPTECheatsheets.com 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.
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Therapeutic Ultrasound
26/06/2019 Duration: 11minDanica 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 rules? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/therapeuticultrasound 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