NPTE-PTA Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

Man Behind The Mission Part I - Dr. Kyle Rice

In this unique episode, Dr. Rice, the host of the PTA Clinical Files, shares his standardized testing journey and revelations. This episode is a vulnerable microscope into the struggles, fears, and pain associated with failure. If you are looking for a different approach to your NPTE preparation, visit https://www.ptahustle.com [https://www.ptahustle.com] to learn more.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Struggling with tons of readings and big books? Download my Top 5 NPTE-PTA Cheatsheets here: https://ptahustle.com/pta-free-cheatsheets [https://ptahustle.com/pta-free-cheatsheets] Helen presents with numbness and tingling in her upper extremity, symptoms that worsen with overhead activity, and a forward head and rounded shoulder posture. The patient also reports difficulty gripping objects. The supervising PT diagnoses thoracic outlet syndrome. Which of the following interventions is MOST appropriate for the PTA to implement? A. Strengthening of the pectoralis major and minor B. Postural correction with scapular retraction exercises C. Strengthening of the serratus anterior D. Wrist flexor stretching and grip strengthening Still getting down to the final two answers and selecting the wrong one? It's likely that question interpretation is keeping you from becoming licensed. Learn how we help PTAs pass the NPTE here: https://www.ptahustle.com [https://www.ptahustle.com]

Shoulder Data Collection (MSK)

Still getting down to the final two answers and selecting the wrong one? It's likely that question interpretation is keeping you from becoming licensed. Learn how we help PTAs pass the NPTE here: https://www.ptahustle.com [https://www.ptahustle.com] Jessie is reviewing an evaluation record. The supervising PT describes impaired ability to reach behind the back to fasten clothing and impaired posterior shoulder mobility. Which of the following is the MOST important for the PTA to collect for data: A. Shoulder flexion ROM  B. Shoulder internal rotation ROM C. Elbow flexion MMT  D. Shoulder external rotation ROM  Struggling with tons of readings and big books? Download my Top 5 NPTE-PTA Cheatsheets here: https://ptahustle.com/pta-free-cheatsheets [https://ptahustle.com/pta-free-cheatsheets]

Burn Unit Interventions

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Musculoskeletal Intervention (T-Scores)

Struggling with tons of readings and big books? Download my Top 5 NPTE-PTA Cheatsheets here: https://ptahustle.com/pta-free-cheatsheets [https://ptahustle.com/pta-free-cheatsheets] Hadiya is a 60-year-old female who presents to physical therapy with a diagnosis of generalized weakness and a bone Mineral Density T-Score of -1.5. Which of the following interventions is the MOST recommended: A. Marching in 5ft of water B. Supine abdominal crunches C. Endurance training on an upper body ergometer D. Stair climbing