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!
Scorebuilders Q&A
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Episode 114- Spurling's Test
A physical therapist performs Spurling's test on a patient with right-sided upper extremity neural symptoms. The therapist begins the test by passively placing the patient's neck in right lateral flexion and extension. Before even applying axia...
Episode 113 - Pronator Syndrome
A physical therapist is examining a patient who presents with symptoms consistent with pronator syndrome. Which of the following findings would MOST likely be observed during the examination?Option 1- Weakness of the wrist extensors<...
Episode 112 - Anterior Interosseous Nerve (AIN) Syndrome
A physical therapist is evaluating a patient with a suspected compression neuropathy of the median nerve. Which of the following findings would help confirm a diagnosis of anterior interosseous nerve syndrome over other median nerve neuropathie...
Episode 111- Nerve Entrapment- Intrinsic Muscle Weakness
A patient presents with weakness isolated to the intrinsic muscles of the hand, specifically the adductor pollicis and the muscles of the hypothenar eminence. The therapist notes that all forearm muscles, the wrist flexors and wrist extensors, ...
Episode 110 - Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Costoclavicular Space
A patient is referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis of right thoracic outlet syndrome. The physical therapist identifies that the patient's symptoms are being caused by entrapment at the costoclavicular space. Which of the following acti...