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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Blood Gases
19/06/2019 Duration: 14minBerlin 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 cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about blood gases? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/bloodgases 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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Gait Dysfunction Part 2
05/06/2019 Duration: 12minHarrold 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 cheatsheet that reviews the facts to know about Gait? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/gaitpart2 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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Hypercortisolism
29/05/2019 Duration: 11minSandra 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 cheatsheet with a killer NPTE mneumonic on Cushing's & Addison's disease? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/cushings 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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Pusher's Syndrome
22/05/2019 Duration: 12minBen 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 the facts to know about Pusher's Syndrome? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/pushers 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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Femoral Torsion
15/05/2019 Duration: 12minSara 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 torsion? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/torsion 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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Heart Sounds
08/05/2019 Duration: 11minArya 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 know and a quick auscultation chart? Look no further:https://www.kylericeprep.com/heartsounds 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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Vestibular Hypofunction
01/05/2019 Duration: 09minJenn 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 Hypofunction. *Note in this video VOR stands for Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that addresses some of the top vestibular conditions and their primary interventions? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/vestibular 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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Aquatic Therapy
24/04/2019 Duration: 09minAnthony 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 an awesome cheatsheet with the Top Facts To Know About Aquatic Therapy & Each Major System? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/aquatic 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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Exercise Intensity Measures
17/04/2019 Duration: 10minEric 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 Intensity Measures. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet that describes the top exercise intensity measures to know and when to use them? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/intenseexercise 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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Lab Values
10/04/2019 Duration: 10minVicky 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 looking for an awesome cheatsheet with the top lab values and the correct interpretation for the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/Labvalues 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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Visceral Pain
03/04/2019 Duration: 09minPearl 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 pain patterns and their associated organs? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/visceralpain 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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Amputee Pathological Gait
27/03/2019 Duration: 11minRoss 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 cheatsheet for the top 3 prosthetic gait deviations and why they occur? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/prosthetics 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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Motor Stages
20/03/2019 Duration: 13minDerek 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 excellent episode about motor stages and practice. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet for DOMINATING behavior change questions on the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/motorlearning 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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Behavioral Change
13/03/2019 Duration: 12minMiles 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 DOMINATING behavior change questions on the NPTE? Look no further: https://www.kylericeprep.com/behavior 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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Stair Training
06/03/2019 Duration: 11minHarriet presents with status post-TKA and is undergoing stair training with the physical therapist. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the appropriate instructions for descending stairs with a cane. How well do you know safe stair negotiation techniques? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about stair training. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet to help with common types of stair and transfers training with assistive devices? Look no further, here is your next CHEATSHEET: https://www.kylericeprep.com/trickytransfer 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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Hemodialysis
27/02/2019 Duration: 12minRicky presents with a past medical history of atrial fibrillation, orthostatic hypotension, and chronic renal failure. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which aspect of the exercise prescription is the least appropriate for this patient while undergoing hemodialysis. How well do you know your exercise prescription parameters for a patient on hemodialysis? Let's test your knowledge in this excellent episode about hemodialysis Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with the top facts to know about hemodialysis for the NPTE? Look no further https://www.kylericeprep.com/hemodialysis 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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Pelvic Mal-alignment
20/02/2019 Duration: 13minKerri presents with significant pelvic girdle pain with ambulation. The patient is found to have a notable innominate rotation during the examination. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the BEST intervention to address the pelvic mal-alignment. How well do you know innominate rotations? Can you treat one effectively? Let's test your ability in this excellent episode about pelvic mal-alignment. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet to help with determining innominate rotations and follow up interventions? Look no further https://www.kylericeprep.com/innominate 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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Spina Bifida
13/02/2019 Duration: 13minJimmy is a three-year-old child with L2 myelomeningocele. The patient requires the use of orthotics for home ambulation. The physical therapist is challenged with determining which orthotic would be the best to assist with household ambulation. How well do you know your orthotics? Can you tell me what spina bifida is and what impairments are associated with an L2 myelomeningocele? Let's test your ability in this excellent episode about Spina Bifida Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with functional outcomes related to Spina Bifida? Look no further https://www.kylericeprep.com/spinabifidalumbar 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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Right Knee Injury
06/02/2019 Duration: 12minSamuel is a basketball star who injured his right knee after he pivoted on his right foot. The patient reports pain immediately afterward and has been complaining of additional symptoms since the incident. The physical therapist is challenged with differentially diagnosing the patient's right knee pain. How well do you know your knee injuries? Can you differentially diagnose this common type of injury? Let's test your ability in this excellent episode about knee injuries. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with the Top Facts about a Medial Meniscal Tear to know for the NPTE? Look no further https://www.kylericeprep.com/medialmeniscus 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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Patient Compliance
30/01/2019 Duration: 10minHeather has a past medical history of hypothyroidism and is being treated for deconditioning. The patient reports that she is not taking her medications and would like to stop exercising. The physical therapist is challenged with determining the correct and the best course of action to remedy this situation. How well can you handle difficulty patient compliance situations? Let's test your ability in this excellent episode about patient compliance. Are you looking for an awesome cheatsheet with a mnemonic to help you remember hypothyroidism signs and symptoms? Look no further https://www.kylericeprep.com/hypothyroidism 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