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NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

Kyle Rice
NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy
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  • NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

    Retention vs Acquisition: A High-Yield NPTE Motor Learning Question

    05/08/2026 | 12 min
    Anisa is being treated in an inpatient rehabilitation facility following a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The physical therapist has been training the patient to ambulate using a two-point gait pattern with a single-point cane. Anisa consistently performs the gait pattern correctly in a quiet hallway without verbal cueing. Which of the following is the BEST strategy to improve long-term retention and carryover of this skill?
    A) Open environment with randomized practice
    B) Closed environment with serial practice
    C) Open environment with serial practice
    D) Closed environment with blocked practice
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  • NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

    Genu Valgum Examination - Must Know NPTE Concept

    29/07/2026 | 12 min
    Tasnuva is referred to physical therapy for progressively worsening right knee pain. The patient reports symptoms that have gradually increased over the past year and are aggravated by prolonged walking. Observation reveals right coxa vara and significant genu valgum during standing. Which of the following structures is MOST likely contributing to the patient’s symptoms?
    A) Anterior cruciate ligament
    B) Gluteus medius tendon
    C) Medial meniscus
    D) Lateral meniscus
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  • NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

    Radial Head Displaced Fracture - LEAST LIKELY

    22/07/2026 | 11 min
    Stephanie is evaluating a patient 8 weeks after sustaining a displaced radial head fracture following a fall onto an outstretched hand. The patient reports persistent lateral elbow pain, difficulty actively extending the wrist and fingers, and weakness when gripping objects. Which of the following examination findings is LEAST likely?
    A) 5/5 elbow extension manual muscle test
    B) Limited forearm supination range of motion
    C) Diminished finger extension passive range of motion
    D) Decreased power grip strength
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  • NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

    Non-Systems - Appropriate Discharge

    15/07/2026 | 11 min
    Jeff is a 78-year-old patient recovering from a right CVA. The patient requires moderate assistance for transfers and bed mobility. During therapy, frequent vital sign monitoring is necessary due to ongoing cardiac instability. The patient is now able to tolerate approximately 75 minutes of therapy each day; however, they live alone in a two-story home. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate discharge setting?
    A) Inpatient rehabilitation facility
    B) Skilled nursing facility
    C) Home with home health physical therapy
    D) Long-term acute care hospital
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  • NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

    Diabetes Examination

    08/07/2026 | 15 min
    Chimezie is performing an initial examination of a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The patient’s most recent hemoglobin A1C is 6.7%. During inspection of the right foot, the therapist observes a small ulcer on the plantar surface beneath the fifth metatarsal head. The patient reports progressively limiting walking activities because of discomfort in the involved foot. Which of the following examination procedures is MOST important for the therapist to perform?
    A) Measure the patient’s maximum ambulation distance
    B) Inspect the medial ankle for additional ulceration
    C) Test protective sensation using a 10-g monofilament
    D) Measure capillary blood glucose before continuing the examination
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NPTE Clinical Files is a podcast from the creator of Dominating the NPTE, hosted by Kyle Rice. NPTE Clinical Files explains a true clinical scenario in the form of a mock NPTE-based question. 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 Clinical Files gives the Physical Therapist a weekly opportunity to solve clinical puzzles while learning the latest research related to the topic.
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