The NPTE Podcast

Hosted by NPTE expert Dr. Will Crane PT, DPT, OCS, this is The NPTE Podcast, here to make sure you have the best and most up-to-date information to crush the NPTE! We all know that the NPTE is one of the biggest hurdles you'll face as you start your PT career, and we're here to help you get the tips, strategies, motivation, and knowledge you need to study like a boss and start your awesome career as a physical therapist.

235. NM Differential Diagnosis Cutaneous Reflexes 02/05/2025

235. NM Differential Diagnosis Cutaneous Reflexes Which of the following conditions is MOST likely present in a patient with exaggerated cutaneous reflexes? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/35168495

234. NPTE Myths 01/26/2025

234. NPTE Myths In this episode, we talk about some of the common myths surrounding the NPTE to make sure you are prepared to dominate the exam! Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/35000885

233. MSK Interventions Shoulder 01/22/2025

233. MSK Interventions Shoulder Which of the following mobilizations is MOST appropriate for a patient with limited shoulder external rotation while in 90° abduction? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/34962140

232. System Interactions CD4 01/15/2025

232. System Interactions CD4 A patient with a CD4 count < 200 cells/mm3 is MOST likely to be diagnosed with which condition? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/34873775

231. Integumentary Interventions Pressure Injuries 12/12/2024

231. Integumentary Interventions Pressure Injuries When managing a high-risk patient for pressure injuries, which of the following guidelines will be MOST appropriate? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/34373825

230. FSPBT Pass Rates: Silver Linings and Dark Clouds 12/10/2024

230. FSPBT Pass Rates: Silver Linings and Dark Clouds The FSBPT pass rates have been dropping over the last 5 years. Why is that? How can you be sure to not be a part of that drop? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/34373800

229. Integumentary Examination Wounds 12/03/2024

229. Integumentary Examination Wounds What pressure injury grading is most appropriate for a wound with undermining or tunneling at its base with no muscle or bone visible? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/34273080

228. NM Interventions TBI 11/26/2024

228. NM Interventions TBI If a patient with a traumatic brain injury is exhibiting aggressive behavior, which of the following intervention strategies will be MOST appropriate? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/34169050

226. NM Examination Stroke 11/13/2024

226. NM Examination Stroke A patient with lateral medullary (Wallenburg) syndrome will most likely demonstrate which of the following clinical manifestations? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy #ptstudents #physicaltherapist #ptfinalexam #pt #dpt #ptfinalexam #Nptae #crushtheNPTAE /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/33919822

225. MSK System Scoliosis 10/30/2024

225. MSK System Scoliosis When evaluating structural scoliosis, which of the following observations is MOST likely to be present? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy #ptstudents #physicaltherapist #ptfinalexam #pt #dpt #ptfinalexam #Nptae #crushtheNPTAE /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/33694907

224. Nonsystems Research Positive Predictive Values 10/16/2024

224. Nonsystems Research Positive Predictive Values If a diagnostic test is known to have a positive predictive value of 20%, which of the following statements is true? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy #ptstudents #physicaltherapist #ptfinalexam #pt #dpt #ptfinalexam #Nptae #crushtheNPTAE /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/33490567

223. Nonsystems Modalities 10/09/2024

223. Nonsystems Modalities Which of the following applications of cryotherapy will be MOST effective at reducing spasticity and improving therapeutic interventions? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy #ptstudents #physicaltherapist #ptfinalexam #pt #dpt #ptfinalexam #Nptae #crushtheNPTAE /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/33394722

222. System Interactions Sign of the Buttock 10/07/2024

222. System Interactions Sign of the Buttock The clinician then performs passive hip flexion with the knee bent and observes no change in the left hip flexion range of motion. Which of the following pathologies is MOST likely present? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy #ptstudents #physicaltherapist #ptfinalexam #pt #dpt #ptfinalexam #Nptae #crushtheNPTAE /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/33368362

221. Lymphatic System Interventions 10/01/2024

221. Lymphatic System Interventions When treating lymphedema, which of the following descriptions BEST matches that of a short-stretch bandaging system? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy #ptstudents #physicaltherapist #ptfinalexam #pt #dpt #ptfinalexam #Nptae #crushtheNPTAE /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/33289577

220. Second-Guessing vs Double-Checking 09/27/2024

220. Second-Guessing vs Double-Checking Second-Guessing: The act of reading a question and artificially placing an external bias or situation that is not actually present in the context of the question. :to criticize or question actions or decisions of (someone) often after the results of those actions or decisions are known Double-Checking: Re-reading and re-checking a question to make sure that no information was ignored or unaccounted for. :a careful checking to determine accuracy, condition, or progress especially of something already checked Are you a second-guesser? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/33238857

219. Gastrointestinal Interventions 09/16/2024

219. Gastrointestinal Interventions A patient in a long-term care facility is referred for physical therapy intervention for mobility training. The patient’s chart indicates that the patient currently has abdominal cramping and tenderness, and watery diarrhea 3 times daily. When treating the patient, which of the following precautions will be MOST appropriate? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy #ptstudents #physicaltherapist #ptfinalexam #pt #dpt #ptfinalexam #Nptae #crushtheNPTAE /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/33079597

218. Metabolic & Endocrine Interventions Hyperthyroidism 09/11/2024

218. Metabolic & Endocrine Interventions Hyperthyroidism When treating individuals with hyperthyroidism, which of the following considerations is MOST important? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy #ptstudents #physicaltherapist #ptfinalexam #pt #dpt #ptfinalexam #Nptae #crushtheNPTAE /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/33000292

217. Integumentary Differential Diagnosis 09/09/2024

217. Integumentary Differential Diagnosis A patient reports painful cramping in the left lower extremity during walking activities that subsides with rest. Additionally, the patient appears to have left lower extremity pallor on leg elevation and rubor when dependent. Which of the following tests or measures will be MOST important when screening this patient for disease? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy #ptstudents #physicaltherapist #ptfinalexam #pt #dpt #ptfinalexam #Nptae #crushtheNPTAE /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/32981772

216. CP Interventions Heart Transplant 09/05/2024

216. CP Interventions Heart Transplant Which of the following physiological changes is MOST likely to occur related to exercise after a patient receives a heart transplant? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy #ptstudents #physicaltherapist #ptfinalexam #pt #dpt #ptfinalexam #Nptae #crushtheNPTAE /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/32935987

215. Lymphatic Examination 08/28/2024

215. Lymphatic Examination A patient with lower extremity lymphedema is being treated with complete decongestive therapy. After several weeks of treatment, the therapist notes that the swelling in the leg has increased. The therapist also notes multiple enlarged lymph nodes, and the patient reports paresthesias in the involved extremity. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate for the therapist to perform next? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy #ptstudents #physicaltherapist #ptfinalexam #pt #dpt #ptfinalexam #Nptae #crushtheNPTAE /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/32779477

214. Integumentary Interventions Hydrogels 08/23/2024

214. Integumentary Interventions Hydrogels Which of the following wound types will MOST likely benefit from the use of a hydrogel dressing? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy #ptstudents #physicaltherapist #ptfinalexam #pt #dpt #ptfinalexam #Nptae #crushtheNPTAE /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/32706092

CP Examination EKG 08/21/2024

CP Examination EKG A patient’s electrocardiogram exhibits signs of consecutive p-waves at a rate of 250 per minute with QRS complexes appearing at rate of 80 per minute. The baseline waves are identical and have a sawtooth appearance. Which of the following abnormal rhythms is MOST likely present? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy #ptstudents #physicaltherapist #ptfinalexam #pt #dpt #ptfinalexam #Nptae #crushtheNPTAE /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/32685227

NM Interventions TBI 08/19/2024

NM Interventions TBI When treating patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries, which of the following strategies will be MOST important to reduce aggressive and combative behavior? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy #ptstudents #physicaltherapist #ptfinalexam #pt #dpt #ptfinalexam #Nptae #crushtheNPTAE /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/32645067

MSK Interventions Crutches 08/16/2024

MSK Interventions Crutches A patient is receiving gait training from a physical therapist after a surgical repair of a lower extremity fracture. The surgeon has written orders for the patient’s weight bearing status to be partial weight-bearing. When using axillary crutches, which of the following gait patterns will be MOST likely to be implemented? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy #ptstudents #physicaltherapist #ptfinalexam #pt #dpt #ptfinalexam #Nptae #crushtheNPTAE /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/32613662

MSK Interventions Hip Fracture 07/01/2024

MSK Interventions Hip Fracture An elderly patient has undergone an open reduction and internal fixation of a subtrochanteric femoral fracture that resulted from a fall. Which of the following interventions is MOST likely to be implemented during the first 4 weeks of rehabilitation? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy #ptstudents #physicaltherapist #ptfinalexam #pt #dpt #ptfinalexam #Nptae #crushtheNPTAE /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/31933202

NPTE Study Hints: Diabetes & Exercise 06/28/2024

NPTE Study Hints: Diabetes & Exercise Do you know the key bullet points to remember for Diabetes and the NPTE? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy #ptstudents #physicaltherapist #ptfinalexam #pt #dpt #ptfinalexam #Nptae #crushtheNPTAE /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/31918177

Nonsystems Modalities 06/26/2024

Nonsystems Modalities Which of the following ions and parameters will be MOST effective at reducing soft tissue inflammation via iontophoresis? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy #ptstudents #physicaltherapist #ptfinalexam #pt #dpt #ptfinalexam #Nptae #crushtheNPTAE /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/31901672

Metabolic & Endocrine Interventions Aquatic Therapy 06/03/2024

Metabolic & Endocrine Interventions Aquatic Therapy Which of the following precautions is MOST appropriate for a patient with diabetes mellitus to implement during aquatic exercise? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy #ptstudents #physicaltherapist #ptfinalexam #pt #dpt #ptfinalexam #Nptae #crushtheNPTAE /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/31586697

Lymphatic System Interventions MLD 05/31/2024

Lymphatic System Interventions MLD Which of the following techniques is MOST indicated for manual lymph drainage in the treatment of lymphedema? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptbo /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/31520942

Genitourinary Differential Diagnosis 05/29/2024

Genitourinary Differential Diagnosis A patient with multiple sclerosis experiences bladder dyssynergia during micturition. Which of the following descriptions BEST matches this condition? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. /episode/index/show/thenptepodcast/id/31520922

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