The NPTE Podcast
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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Wednesday Apr 08, 2026
Wednesday Apr 08, 2026
A patient with acute low back pain and signs of nerve root compression is being evaluated for lumbar traction. The patient's recent MRI shows a medial lumbar disc protrusion. Which of the following actions is MOST appropriate for the therapist to perform next?
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Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
A 28-year-old male patient presents with acute right knee and heel pain two weeks after a gastrointestinal illness. Which of the following findings will MOST strongly support a diagnosis of reactive arthritis? 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 #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
A patient presents with bilateral, symmetrical leg enlargement that is painful to palpation, shows easy bruising, and spares the feet. Stemmer sign is negative. Which of the following conditions 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 to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT #ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
A patient with an indwelling Foley catheter reports new lower‑abdominal discomfort during gait training. The therapist observes the collection bag positioned at the level of the umbilicus. Which of the following actions would be MOST appropriate for the clinician to perform first? 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 #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
A patient reports constant right‑sided upper abdominal pain that began shortly after eating a high‑fat meal. The pain radiates to the right shoulder and is accompanied by nausea. Which of the following conditions 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 to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT #ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
Wednesday Mar 04, 2026
A patient with metabolic disease develops progressive shoulder pain with loss of motion, proximal thigh weakness, and has a history of low‑trauma fractures. The physical exam shows periarticular tenderness and visible muscle atrophy. The patient also reports the muscular weakness is worsened at the end of each day. Which of the following conditions 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 to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT #ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
A patient presents with acute onset of lower‑leg redness, warmth, and tenderness. The involved area has poorly defined borders and has expanded over the past 24 hours. The patient reports low‑grade fever, fatigue, and increasing tightness in the leg. Pitting edema is present, and Homan's sign is negative. Which of the following conditions is MOST consistent with this presentation? 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 #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
Wednesday Feb 18, 2026
A patient with chronic obstructive lung disease frequently assumes a tripod position during seated rest. Which of the following explanations BEST describes why this posture is adopted? 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 #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Wednesday Feb 11, 2026
Which group of symptoms is MOST characteristic of autonomic dysreflexia in a patient with a C6 complete spinal cord injury? 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 #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy
Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
A physical therapist examines a 3‑week‑old infant and notes a firm, nontender mass in the inferior third of the right sternocleidomastoid muscle. The infant demonstrates a consistent right lateral cervical tilt. Which additional positional finding 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 to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects. #Npte #PT #ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy