The NPTE Podcast

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A patient with chronic low back pain has been receiving oral dexamethasone (Decadron) for 5 years.  The patient is scheduled to receive a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in the short-term future.  Whi…

A patient with a full-thickness burn injury to the shoulder and axillary region of the right upper extremity is being treated in an inpatient setting.  Which of the following therapeutic positions o…

A patient with a recent upper respiratory infection 3 days ago is being evaluated by a physical therapist.  The patient reports that the symptoms of the infection have been aggravated, and the patie…

Which of the following techniques will be MOST appropriate for the patient to utilize for independent pressure relief while sitting in the wheelchair?

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During examination, a patient is noted to have excessive anterior trunk leaning during the mid and terminal stance phases of gait.  Which of the following interventions will be MOST effective at eli…

A patient with moderate Parkinson’s Disease is receiving gait training by a physical therapist to reduce fall risk.  Which of the following assistive devices would be MOST appropriate for this patie…

A patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus has recently begun a course of physical therapy to address generalized lower extremity weakness.  While ambulating on a treadmill, the patient reports bilater…