On this podcast, our team of physical therapists at Physical Therapy San Pedro, discuss topics that we think you, the client, the athlete, the coach or trainer, want to learn about. We invite you to weigh in and join us on this journey together.
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Hosted by NPTE expert Dr. Will Crane PT, DPT, OCS, this is The NPTE Podcast, here to make sure you have the best and most up-to-date information to crush the NPTE! We all know that the NPTE is one of the biggest hurdles you'll face as you start your PT career, and we're here to help you get the tips, strategies, motivation, and knowledge you need to study like a boss and start your awesome career as a physical therapist.
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Are you a physical therapist or physiotherapist looking for tips, tools, and strategies to work with more athletes, become a sports specialist or get a job in a sports setting...so you can finally enjoy the career that you’ve always dreamed of? If so, you’re in the right place...this podcast is for you. Your host is Dr. Chris Garcia, a physical therapist, business owner, entrepreneur, nationally recognized public speaker, and residency-trained sports specialist. Dr. Chris Garcia, PT, DPT, SC ...
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Welcome to The Health & Wellness Practitioners Podcast! Dr. Danielle and other guest experts talk about everything from getting your practice started, developing your clinical skills, growing your practice YOUR way, and dealing with the real stuff life burnout and work/life balance. Whether you’ve been practicing for decades or just started your journey, you’ll find something here for you!
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EP171: "The Psychology Behind Recovery Success With Your Patients"
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Do you understand the mental and emotional factors can significantly impact their rehabilitation outcomes? In this episode, Dr. Chris explains how mindset, motivation, and mental resilience play crucial roles in a patient’s recovery journey, and learn actionable strategies to help your patients stay engaged, optimistic, and committed to their progr…
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EPISODE 49: Why High School Athletes Need to Strength Train Year-Round!
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At Physical Therapy San Pedro, we understand the pressure young athletes endure to perform at their best. One critical element that can significantly impact their performance and longevity in sports is strength training. Injuries are a common occurrence in the world of athletics. They can happen during games, practices, or even just during regular …
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When evaluating structural scoliosis, which of the following observations is MOST likely to be present? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crusht…
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EP170: "The Worst Clinical Approach To Treating Athletes"
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Are you having the correct approach to treating your athletes? Many physical therapists unknowingly fall into common pitfalls when working with athletes, often focusing on short-term fixes rather than long-term performance and recovery. In this episode, I break down why these approaches fail to meet the unique demands of athletic patients and share…
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EP169: “Patients Won’t Leave You If You Do This…”
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Do you know the secret to building long-term patient loyalty as a cash-based physical therapist? This podcast dives into the strategies that keep clients coming back, even when their treatment is complete. If you’re struggling with patient retention or just want to create a clinic that thrives on loyal, returning clients, this episode is a must-lis…
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224. Nonsystems Research Positive Predictive Values
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If a diagnostic test is known to have a positive predictive value of 20%, which of the following statements is true? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptb…
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EP168: "3 Non-Negotiables Every Cash-Based PT Must Have"
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In this episode, I reveal the 3 Non-Negotiables Every Cash-Based PT Must Have to build a thriving and sustainable practice. Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your clinic’s success, these three foundational elements are critical to standing out in the competitive cash-based market. If you're ready to take your cash-based physica…
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Which of the following applications of cryotherapy will be MOST effective at reducing spasticity and improving therapeutic interventions? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and proj…
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EP167: “4 Ways To Retain Cash-Pay Patients”
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Tired of patient no-shows or drop-offs? Before you look for more new patients, use these simple tips to retain cash-pay patients. In this episode, Dr. Chris shares four ways to retain cash-pay patients before they drop off. If you want to keep your schedule full of cash-pay patients, this episode is perfect for you. Enjoy episode 167 on the Sports …
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222. System Interactions Sign of the Buttock
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The clinician then performs passive hip flexion with the knee bent and observes no change in the left hip flexion range of motion. Which of the following pathologies is MOST likely present? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and…
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221. Lymphatic System Interventions
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When treating lymphedema, which of the following descriptions BEST matches that of a short-stretch bandaging system? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptb…
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EPISODE 48: Meet the New Faces - Introducing the Dynamic PTSP Team of 2024
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At Physical Therapy San Pedro (PTSP), we’re excited to highlight our incredible team for 2024! No matter who we have had on the PTSP team, our practice is committed to helping you achieve peak performance and optimal health. Each member brings a wealth of knowledge, diverse expertise, and a shared commitment to empowering our patients. We will also…
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220. Second-Guessing vs Double-Checking
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Second-Guessing: The act of reading a question and artificially placing an external bias or situation that is not actually present in the context of the question. :to criticize or question actions or decisions of (someone) often after the results of those actions or decisions are known Double-Checking: Re-reading and re-checking a question to make …
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EP166: “Cash PT Is Not For You If…”
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Struggling to build your cash PT business? Concerned about your future in cash PT? Before you invest more money and time into your cash PT business, you need to determine if you have all of the skills necessary. In this episode, Dr. Chris provides six qualities to develop as a cash PT business owner. If you want to run a successful practice and avo…
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219. Gastrointestinal Interventions
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A patient in a long-term care facility is referred for physical therapy intervention for mobility training. The patient’s chart indicates that the patient currently has abdominal cramping and tenderness, and watery diarrhea 3 times daily. When treating the patient, which of the following precautions will be MOST appropriate? Find it all out in the …
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218. Metabolic & Endocrine Interventions Hyperthyroidism
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When treating individuals with hyperthyroidism, which of the following considerations is MOST important? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crush…
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EP165: “I’m Stuck & I Don’t Know What To With My Patient”
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Have you ever felt like you didn’t know what to do with a complex patient or surgery? You didn’t know where to start but didn't want to look incompetent so you likely “faked it until you made it.” There is a simple framework to apply with instances like this and the great news is it’s honest and genuine. In this episode, Dr. Chris outlines the exac…
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217. Integumentary Differential Diagnosis
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A patient reports painful cramping in the left lower extremity during walking activities that subsides with rest. Additionally, the patient appears to have left lower extremity pallor on leg elevation and rubor when dependent. Which of the following tests or measures will be MOST important when screening this patient for disease? Find it all out in…
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216. CP Interventions Heart Transplant
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Which of the following physiological changes is MOST likely to occur related to exercise after a patient receives a heart transplant? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects…
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EP164: “Insurance-Based vs Cash-Based PT - Who Wins?”
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Who can get better outcomes with a cash-pay patient - an insurance-based PT or a cash-based PT? Who would win? As cash-based PT becomes more attractive due to declining insurance reimbursements and burnout, PTs are at risk of wasting years and hundreds of thousands of dollars on building a business. In this episode, Dr. Chris shares how the insuran…
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EPISODE 47: Speeding Up Recovery - Tips from a Sports Physical Therapist
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AT Physical Therapy San Pedro, we’ve seen firsthand how injuries can impact an athlete’s performance and mental state! There are things you can do to lengthen your recovery time from an injury and specific things you can do to speed up your recovery. We will discuss how you can optimize your recovery while minimizing the risk of re-injury. ⬇️ Under…
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A patient with lower extremity lymphedema is being treated with complete decongestive therapy. After several weeks of treatment, the therapist notes that the swelling in the leg has increased. The therapist also notes multiple enlarged lymph nodes, and the patient reports paresthesias in the involved extremity. Which of the following actions is MOS…
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EP163: “3 BIG Reasons Why Patients Leave You”
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Wondering how to decrease the amount of drop offs from your schedule of cash-pay patients? Before you blame patients for non-compliance or seek out more skills to get better outcomes, start with these tips. In this episode, Dr. Chris shares the top three reasons WHY cash-pay patients drop off and HOW to prevent them in the future. If you want to ke…
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214. Integumentary Interventions Hydrogels
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Which of the following wound types will MOST likely benefit from the use of a hydrogel dressing? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE …
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A patient’s electrocardiogram exhibits signs of consecutive p-waves at a rate of 250 per minute with QRS complexes appearing at rate of 80 per minute. The baseline waves are identical and have a sawtooth appearance. Which of the following abnormal rhythms is MOST likely present? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you c…
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EP162: “5 Clinical Mistakes You’re Making As A Cash-Based PT”
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Are you looking to improve your clinical approach with cash-pay patients? Before you add more tools in your clinical toolbox, start by refining these five mistakes you’re making currently. In this episode, Dr. Chris shares five simple things you should improve to quickly improve clinical outcomes, enhance the patient experience, and grow your cash …
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When treating patients with moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries, which of the following strategies will be MOST important to reduce aggressive and combative behavior? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-…
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A patient is receiving gait training from a physical therapist after a surgical repair of a lower extremity fracture. The surgeon has written orders for the patient’s weight bearing status to be partial weight-bearing. When using axillary crutches, which of the following gait patterns will be MOST likely to be implemented? Find it all out in the po…
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EP161: “Does A Sports Residency Help You In Cash-Based PT?”
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Are you debating whether to complete a sports PT residency or start a cash-based PT practice? Are you stuck thinking if a residency will enhance your treatment or success in cash-pay services? After completing a sports PT residency, working in professional sports for 10 years, and scaling my cash-based PT practice to 3 locations with over 15 staff,…
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EP160: “3 Big Misconceptions About Starting A Cash PT Practice”
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Have you thought about growing a cash-based PT business? Before you waste time or money, Dr. Chris gives insight into the 3 most common misconceptions about starting a cash PT practice. In this video, Dr. Chris Garcia shares 3 critical things to consider before diving further into your clinical practice. If you want to move forward with your cash-b…
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EPISODE 46: Disc Herniations - Anatomy, Symptoms, and Treatment
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One of the most common low back injuries is the disc herniation! At Physical Therapy San Pedro we see a ton of patients on a daily basis in our center with this injury. For this reason, we have become experts in treating herniated discs! If you are struggling with Low Back Pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in your legs, or you were told that yo…
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EP159: “Overcoming The Fear Of Financial Conversations With Cash-Pay Patients”
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Do you have a hard time discussing money with patients? Have you ever recommended a less-than-ideal plan of care or recommendation due to fear of patients judging you? If so, you're not alone. In this video, Dr. Chris Garcia shares his secrets to success with overcoming the fear of financial conversations with cash-pay patients. If you’re a cash-ba…
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EP158: “5 Critical Steps To Treat Cash-Pay Patients”
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Are you a cash-based PT Interested in improving outcomes and growing your practice? If you approach cash-pay patients using the same outline school or insurance-based care taught you, you’re limiting your success. After growing his cash PT clinic to three locations with over 15 staff in the most expensive city in the US (San Diego, CA), Dr. Chris s…
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An elderly patient has undergone an open reduction and internal fixation of a subtrochanteric femoral fracture that resulted from a fall. Which of the following interventions is MOST likely to be implemented during the first 4 weeks of rehabilitation? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! …
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EPISODE 45: SI Joint Pain - Anatomy, Risk Factors, and Treatment
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Have you ever experienced a nagging pain in your low back, above the back of your hip? This area below your lower back is known as your sacroiliac joint or “SIJ.” We will be discussing: -The structures of the SIJ -Common risk factors/ mechanisms of injury -and Treatment FULL BLOG: https://www.physicaltherapysanpedro.com/post/episode-45-si-joint-pai…
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NPTE Study Hints: Diabetes & Exercise
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Do you know the key bullet points to remember for Diabetes and the NPTE? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #…
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Which of the following ions and parameters will be MOST effective at reducing soft tissue inflammation via iontophoresis? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT …
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Metabolic & Endocrine Interventions Aquatic Therapy
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Which of the following precautions is MOST appropriate for a patient with diabetes mellitus to implement during aquatic exercise? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #N…
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EPISODE 44: Low Back Pain - Understanding Sprains & Strains
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Low Back Pain is always a hot topic because it impacts so many of us on a daily basis. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. If we can understand how the spine works, its likes and dislikes, then we can do a lot to help ourselves heal or prevent future occurrences. In this Episode, we will discuss: -Anatomy -Common Symptoms -The Healing Process -Treatment Don't let …
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Lymphatic System Interventions MLD
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Which of the following techniques is MOST indicated for manual lymph drainage in the treatment of lymphedema? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptbo…
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Genitourinary Differential Diagnosis
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A patient with multiple sclerosis experiences bladder dyssynergia during micturition. Which of the following descriptions BEST matches this condition? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest cou…
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Integumentary Examination--Clock Method
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A patient has a neuropathic wound on the plantar surface of the left foot and is being examined in the prone position. The wound is located at the head of the 1st metatarsal and has an area of undermining of 1 cm towards the head of the 3rd metatarsal. When documenting the wound using the clock method, which of the following description BEST indica…
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NPTE Multiple-Choice Question Strategies
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Do you know how to answer MCQ's on the NPTE? Find out all of our NPTE secrets in this VIP preview webinar. Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT /#ptboards #cru…
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Do you know what is on the NPTE? Do you know how they develop the questions and thus what to study? Find it all out in this handy NPTE primer. In this session, I talk about: --How the NPTE is developed --Effective NPTE study strategies --Practice Questions --Common student questions As always, you can find more about our content and courses at www.…
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EPISODE 43: Navigating Injuries - The Top 10 Things You Need To Know
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Getting injured can be pretty devastating! Today, we want to share some of the things we think are most important for you to know as you rehab and move through an injury back to health. Here are the Top 10 Things that you should know when dealing with an injury! #1 The body is amazing at healing but it takes time #2 Consistency is Key #3 Rehab is n…
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A 25-year-old patient is being evaluated for pain in the region of the right oblique abdominis muscle that has been present for 1 week. The patient describes the pain as deep and has progressively worsened in the last 3 days, with only mild relief felt when the patient bends over and tenses the abdominal muscles. Which of the following signs or sym…
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Episode 200 Giveaway! Understanding the NPTE Mindset
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200. Do you have the NPTE mindset? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spta #ptastudent #ptalife #sptaprobs #physicaltherapystudent #ph…
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M&E Evaluation Glucocorticoids
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199. In a patient that is receiving prolonged systemic glucocorticoid therapy, which of the following groups of adverse effects is most likely to be observed by the therapist? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to…
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198. After receiving transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, the adhesive electrodes from the modality are removed and the skin is inspected. Which of the following signs would be most indicative of an allergic reaction to the electrodes? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check ou…
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197. At the beginning of a physical therapy intervention, a patient's heart rate is measured to be 75 beats per minute. After explaining the interventions and discussing the patient's diagnosis, the patient reports that their heart rate feels like it is racing away. The therapist then rechecks the patient's heart rate which is observed to be 220 be…
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