Scorebuilders Q&A
Welcome to NPTE Q&A presented by Scorebuilders. This podcast is for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students studying to pass the National Physical Therapy Examinations. It offers you the opportunity to take a deep dive into a variety of exam questions, gaining insight from seasoned Scorebuilders’ instructors as they help you understand and examine the why behind the correct answer. Ready to elevate your exam prep? Let’s go!
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Scorebuilders Q&A
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Episode 104 - Straight Leg Raise & Crossed Straight Leg Raise
A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with low back pain radiating into the left posterior thigh and calf. A straight leg raise on the left side reproduces the patient's familiar symptoms. When the therapist performs a crossed straight l...
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Episode 103 - Upper Limb Tension Tests - Restricted Movement
A physical therapist plans to perform all four upper limb tension tests on a patient. However, they find it difficult to complete ULTT 1 (median nerve bias) and ULTT 4 (ulnar nerve bias) due to the patient's limited mobility. Which of the follo...
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Episode 102 - Desensitization Training Program
A patient presents with hypersensitivity in the distal forearm following a recent peripheral nerve injury. The physical therapist initiates a desensitization program involving gradual exposure to various tactile stimuli. What is the primary mec...
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Episode 101 - Lhermitte's Sign
A physical therapist is evaluating a 38-year-old patient who reports an electric shock-like sensation radiating down the spine and into both arms when flexing the neck. The therapist suspects a positive Lhermitte's sign. Which of the following ...
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Episode 100 - Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome - Tinel's Sign
A physical therapist performs Tinel's sign by gently tapping over the posterior tibial nerve at the medial malleolus, looking for reproduction of paresthesia. In a patient with tarsal tunnel syndrome, the expected tingling symptoms would MOS...
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