Nov 22, 2020
A physical therapist is treating a patient with a primary diagnosis of a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following catheter care techniques is LEAST appropriate in minimizing risk of reinfection?
- Change drainage bag at routine, fixed intervals
- Keep the catheter and collecting tube free of kinking
- Maintain...
Nov 20, 2020
A 66-year-old male patient is referred to physical therapy for low back pain that has been exacerbated over the past 7 days. The patient describes the pain as deep and boring in the mid lumbar region. The patient has an ankle-brachial index of 0.8 and reports that his lower extremities have been “colder than...
Nov 12, 2020
A 78-year-old patient is being examined by a physical therapist in an outpatient setting. The patient’s primary complaints include bilateral hand arthralgia, generalized muscle weakness, and excessive fatigue. In addition, the patient reports sensory loss bilaterally in a stocking “gaiter” distribution. ...
Nov 11, 2020
This podcast episode is for PTA's only! I've put the settings to "spontaneous combustion" for anyone else that attempts to listen to this super-special episode.
In this episode, we talk all about the PTA exam and how to crush it!
Nov 3, 2020
In this episode, I talk about the key facts that accompany a fail on the NPTE.
A failed NPTE attempt can be devastating, and I go through some of the key things you need to know regarding the NPTE.
Please check it out, and let me know if you have any questions!