PTA Elevation
The PTA Elevation Podcast, hosted by Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCSis designed to help Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) students study for the NPTE-PTA boards and prepare to enter the field of physical therapy. Each episode will offer insight to the exam through study strategies, exam preparation, and provide a short, digestible episode to highlight common subjects that will appear on the exam (Musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, etc.).
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- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 143
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
144. Down Syndrome - NPTE Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Down Syndrome when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episo…
143. Torticollis - NPTE Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Torticollis when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode…
142. Understanding Your PEAT Performance Feedback Report - Updated for 2024 NPTE
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about the Performance Feedback Report and how to interpret the report to…
141. PTA Inspire Series - Breanna Stapleton
On today's episode of the PTA Inspire Series, Bre talks about her struggles with passing the NPTE, failing multiple times until everything finally clicked and she was able to pass with FLYING COLORS!…
140. Stages of Grief and Dying - NPTE Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Stages of Grief and Dying when studying for the NPTE. At the end o…
139. Arterial vs. Venous Insufficiency Ulcers - NPTE Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about arterial vs. venous insufficiency ulcers when studying for the NPT…
138. Aneurysm - NPTE Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Aneurysms when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episode, …
137. Central Cord Syndrome - NPTE Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Central Cord Syndrome when studying for the NPTE. At the end of th…
136. Total Hip Arthroplasty - NPTE Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Total Hip Arthroplasties when studying for the NPTE. At the end of…
135. 10, Then Go Back Strategy
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes a test taking strategy to help students who struggle to do well in the first section or section 3 after th…
134. Natallie Robinson - PTA Inspire Series
Natallie was able to pass the NPTE on her 6th and final alloted lifetime attempt despite graduating PTA school back in 2012 (yes 2012!). Learn how she was able to approach the NPTE in a new way that …
133. Surviving the NPTE Vlog
This is a video that describes what to do in the day or two leading up to taking the NPTE, surviving the week waiting game between taking the NPTE and the results, and how to celebrate afterwards. Th…
132. Fibromyalgia - NPTE Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Fibromyalgia when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episod…
131. Pneumothorax - NPTE-PTA Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Pneumothorax when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episod…
130. Guillain Barre Syndrome - Updated!
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, PT, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Guillain Barre Syndrome when studying for the NPTE. At the end of …
129. Medial Collateral Ligament Tears - NPTE Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Medial Collateral Ligament Tears when studying for the NPTE. At the en…
128. Ulcerative Colitis - NPTE Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Dr. Briana Drapp, DPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Ulcerative Colitis when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this epis…
127. Imposter Syndrome
On today's episode, host Dr. Briana Drapp, DPT, PTA, CSCS talks about imposter syndrome and how to navigate managing imposter syndrome as you prepare to take the NPTE and begin your journey as a lice…
126. PTA Inspire Series - Victor Weaver, PTA
Today, host Briana sits down with Victor Weaver, PTA as he discusses how he was able to pass the NPTE on his 7th attempt (NO TYPO!) despite multiple setbacks. Victor shares the things he did differen…
125. Teaching and Learning - NPTE Prep
On this episode of the PTA Elevation Podcast, host Briana Drapp, SPT, PTA, CSCS goes over the important things to know about Teaching and Learning when studying for the NPTE. At the end of this episo…