NPTE Studycast | Physical Therapy Podcast
1) ACL Tear in Under 3 Minutes: NPTE Cheat Sheet
ACL Tear — NPTE Cheat Sheet* What it is:* ACL failure from excessive anterior tibial translation — basically the tibia tries to run off and the ACL can’t hold the line.* Classic signs:PopImmediate swe...Show More
2) BPPV in 3 Minutes: The NPTE Cheat Code
BPPV — NPTE Cheat Sheet* What it is: Otoconia displaced into a semicircular canal (ear crystals where they shouldn’t be).* Classic signs: Brief vertigo (60 seconds = NOT typical BPPV (think cupulolith...Show More
3) Red Flags for Cancer
SHOW NOTES — Red Flags for Cancer (Cheat Sheet)* What it is:* Non-mechanical symptoms raising suspicion for malignancy.* Classic signs:Night painUnexplained weight lossConstant, deep acheNo mechanica...Show More
4) PCL Injury in Under 3 Minutes: NPTE Breakdown
PCL Injury — NPTE Cheat Sheet* What it is:* Injury to the posterior cruciate ligament from excessive posterior translation of the tibia — often from dashboard impact or falling on a flexed knee.* Clas...Show More
5) MCL Injury in Under 3 Minutes: NPTE Breakdown
MCL Injury — NPTE Cheat Sheet* What it is:* Sprain/tear of the MCL from valgus force or lateral blow.* Classic signs:Medial knee painPain with valgus stressLocal tendernessMild swellingLateral blow me...Show More
6) Meniscus Tear: NPTE Breakdown in Under 3 Minutes
Meniscus Tear — NPTE Cheat Sheet* What it is:* Injury to the medial or lateral meniscus — the knee’s shock-absorbing cartilage — often caused by twisting or deep flexion.* Classic signs:Joint line pai...Show More
7) Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Exam Explained!
Jimmy McKay hosts a webinar hosted by the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy to answer frequently asked questions about becoming an orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS)Key Topics Covered:- Prerequ...Show More
8) You Passed the NPTE! Now What?!
You studied and passed the NPTE!CONGRATS!Um... now what?Our 3 hosts give you advice on what to do NOW that you did the thing you set out to do in the first place!Finding a jobNetworking Self Assessmen...Show More
9) Explaining Parkinson's Disease
Welcome back to NPTE Studycast, your indispensable guide for mastering the NPTE! In this episode, we're diving deep into Parkinson's Disease—a subject crucial not just for the NPTE but also for your r...Show More
10) Understanding SubLingual Nitroglycerin
Rachele Burriesci of All Things Cardio Pulm (https://www.allthingscardiopulm.com/) dives into the essential topic of sublingual nitroglycerin, specifically tailored for physical therapy students geari...Show More