Best Will Crane PT, DPT, OCS Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 200 Giveaway! Understanding the NPTE Mindset 22:09

4h ago22:09

22:09

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 12:41

1d ago12:41

12:41

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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Integumentary Interventions 9:05

7d ago9:05

9:05

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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CP Interventions PAT 9:01

9d ago9:01

9:01

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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Metabolic & Endocrine Differential Diagnosis Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 9:26

25d ago9:26

9:26

Which of the following conditions is associated with an increased risk of developing bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome? 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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Integumentary Evaluation 6:19

30d ago6:19

6:19

Episode 195. Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between skin turgor and aging? 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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CP Examination Chronic Bronchitis 9:27

1M ago9:27

9:27

Which of the following measures is MOST likely to be less than normal in a patient with chronic bronchitis? 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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NM Examination ALS 8:53

1M ago8:53

8:53

Which of the following groups of cranial nerves is MOST likely to be impaired in a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis? 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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MSK Interventions Regenerative Medicine 9:50

1M ago9:50

9:50

A patient received an autologous chondrocyte implantation to right knee medial femoral condyle 1 week ago and is attending physical therapy post surgically. Which of the following interventions will be MOST appropriate at this phase of healing? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check o…

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"Help! I Failed the NPTE!" 23:01

1M ago23:01

23:01

"Help! I failed the NPTE!" If you've had a failed attempt or want to avoid a failed attempt, this is the episode for you. In this episode, I talk about what steps to take to analyze your performance and make a gameplan to knock the socks off the NPTE! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/po…

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Nonsystems Modalities EMG 12:51

1M ago12:51

12:51

Which of the following signals is MOST likely to occur during EMG examination of a normal relaxed muscle? 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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System Interactions Differential Diagnosis 11:45

2M ago11:45

11:45

A patient with a history of breast cancer is being evaluated for mid-thoracic pain. The clinician observes lower extremity weakness and impaired sensation bilaterally. The patient also reports that the thoracic pain extends in a belt-like distribution and is intermittent but occurs most often at rest. Which of the following conditions is MOST likel…

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Lymphatic Interventions 10:59

2M ago10:59

10:59

Which of the following guidelines for lymphedema compression bandaging is MOST appropriate to provide to a patient during initial lymphedema 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 lates…

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Genitourinary Evaluation 11:10

2M ago11:10

11:10

Which of the following groups of signs and symptoms are MOST commonly present in a patient with dyssynergic bladder? 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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Gastrointestinal Differential Diagnosis Constipation 13:09

2M ago13:09

13:09

Which of the following conditions is MOST likely to cause constipation? 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.By Dr. Will Crane PT, DPT, OCS

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Metabolic & Endocrine Differential Diagnosis Diabetes Insipidus 11:41

2M ago11:41

11:41

A patient with diabetes insipidus is MOST likely to experience which of the following clinical symptoms? 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. Free NPTE Premium Course in…

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Integumentary Interventions Venous Insufficiency 11:53

2M ago11:53

11:53

Which of the following interventions is contraindicated for the treatment of venous insufficiency ulcers? 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. Free NPTE Premium Course i…

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CP Examination Pharmacology 5:56

2M ago5:56

5:56

Which of the following adverse reactions is MOST likely to occur when taking inhaled albuterol? 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. Free NPTE Premium Course in Chicago,…

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Neuromuscular Differential Diagnosis MS 10:26

2M ago10:26

10:26

A patient with multiple sclerosis experiences discrete attacks of symptoms followed by periods of alleviation. Which of the following disease courses 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-d…

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MSK Interventions rTSA 17:01

2M ago17:01

17:01

A 61-year-old patient underwent a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty 2 weeks ago. Which of the following interventions will be MOST appropriate at this phase of healing? 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…

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Nonsystems Equipment & Devices SMA 14:21

3M ago14:21

14:21

An 8-year-old child with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type II is being assessed for mobility needs while at public school. Which of the following devices will be most appropriate to assist with functional mobility? 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/podcas…

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System Interactions Pediatrics 8:39

3M ago8:39

8:39

A child has the following signs and symptoms: bone fragility, shortened stature, thin skin, deformed teeth, blue tinted sclerae, and delayed development motor skills. Which of the following diseases 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…

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Lymphatic System Evaluation Lymphangitis 9:03

3M ago9:03

9:03

Which of the following actions is the MOST appropriate first step to complete after identifying the novel onset of lymphangitis in a patient? 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 …

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Common NPTE Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) 22:13

3M ago22:13

22:13

Do you want to know what the most common NPTE mistakes are? 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. Free NPTE Premium Course in Chicago, Feb 29-Mar 1 (Free housing and meal…

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Genitourinary Interventions Pregnancy 11:21

3M ago11:21

11:21

Which of the following aerobic exercise intensities is MOST appropriate for a pregnant patient? 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. Free NPTE Premium Course in Chicago,…

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Gastrointestinal Differential Diagnosis Rovsing's Sign 16:08

3M ago16:08

16:08

While palpating deeply in the left lower abdominal quadrant of a patient, pain is elicited in the patient’s right lower quadrant. Which of the following diagnoses 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…

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Metabolic & Endocrine Interventions 7:20

3M ago7:20

7:20

When treating patients with obesity, which of the following potential complications is MOST likely to occur? 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. Free NPTE Premium Cours…

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Integumentary Examination Pressure Injuries 11:21

3M ago11:21

11:21

Which of the following descriptions BEST represents a Stage II pressure injury? Free NPTE Premium Course in Chicago, Feb 29-Mar 1 (Free housing and meals) 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…

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CP Interventions LVAD 8:45

3M ago8:45

8:45

Which of the following precautions is MOST appropriate to implement during physical therapy interventions with a patient with an implanted left ventricular assist device? Free NPTE Premium Course in Chicago, Feb 29-Mar 1 (Free housing and meals) Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check …

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NM Differential Diagnosis Disk Pathology 13:30

3M ago13:30

13:30

Lumbar disk herniation of the L3-4 intervertebral disk is MOST likely to cause which of the following symptoms? Free NPTE Regenerative Medicine Course! www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast Free NPTE Premium Course in Chicago, Feb 29-Mar 1 (Free housing and meals) Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying color…

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MSK Interventions Regenerative Medicine 11:44

4M ago11:44

11:44

A patient received autologous chondrocyte implantation in the left knee 2 weeks ago to treat mild focal osteoarthritic changes. Which of the following interventions will be MOST appropriate for the patient during this stage of rehabilitation? Free NPTE Regenerative Medicine Course! www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast Find it all out in the podcast! Be prep…

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Nonsystems Professional Responsibilities 10:25

4M ago10:25

10:25

A physical therapist is evaluating a patient that has been referred to receive physical therapy intervention. During the evaluation, the therapist identifies the presence of a neuromuscular condition that the therapist has never previously encountered and falls outside of the therapist’s working knowledge. Which of the following steps is MOST appro…

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System Interactions Chest Tubes 9:23

4M ago9:23

9:23

During an inpatient physical therapy treatment session with a patient in the intensive care unit (ICU), the patient’s chest tube becomes dislodged when rising to a sitting position. Which of the following actions is 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 wit…

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Lymphatic System Diuretics 12:04

4M ago12:04

12:04

In a patient with a diagnosis of lymphedema, which of the following statements BEST reflects the effects of taking a diuretic medication? 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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Genitourinary Differential Diagnosis 0:24

4M ago0:24

0:24

A patient with a lower lumbar spinal cord injury is MOST likely to experience which of the following groups of bladder symptoms? 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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Telehealth Services 11:11

4M ago11:11

11:11

While performing an initial physical therapy visit via telehealth, which of the following steps will be MOST important to complete 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 proj…

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Gastrointestinal Interventions GERD 7:51

5M ago7:51

7:51

Which of the following interventions will be MOST important to perform with a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease? 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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Metabolic & Endocrine Differential Diagnosis 8:12

5M ago8:12

8:12

While examining a patient for neck pain, the clinician notes unusual swelling of the anterior neck with symptoms of hoarseness, dysphagia, and tenderness. Additionally, the patient reports increased sensitivity to heat and weight loss despite increased appetite. Exophthalmos is also noted. Which of the following conditions is MOST likely present? F…

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Integumentary System Interventions 10:32

5M ago10:32

10:32

Which of the following precautions is MOST important when working with patients with infected neuropathic ulcers? 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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CP Interventions Warfarin 13:05

5M ago13:05

13:05

Which of the following educational advisories is MOST warranted for a patient taking warfarin (Coumadin) following a total knee arthroplasty? 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 …

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NM Interventions SCI 8:24

5M ago8:24

8:24

In which of the following positions will a patient with a C5 ASIA impairment scale A spinal cord injury MOST likely develop a joint contracture? 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 a…

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MSK Examination Pivot-Shift Test 9:26

5M ago9:26

9:26

Which of the following descriptions BEST correlates with a positive pivot-shift test in a patient with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficiency? 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 course…

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Nonsystems Modalities HVPC 10:52

6M ago10:52

10:52

When applying electrical stimulation for wound healing of an infected wound, which of the following sets of applications and parameters would be MOST appropriate? 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 ou…

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System Interactions Lasix 11:23

6M ago11:23

11:23

Which of the following adverse effects is the patient MOST likely to experience during exercise intervention as a result of the furosemide? 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 pr…

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2024 NPTE Updates 18:42

6M ago18:42

18:42

Do you know what will be on the 2024 NPTE? Are you familiar with scenario-based items? 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. Register for the FREE one-day event in Chicag…

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NPTE Brain Dumping 11:43

6M ago11:43

11:43

Are you ready for your NPTE brain dump on test day? Do you know what you'll put on your scratch pads? 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. Brain Dump Session Monday, 10/…

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First-Time NPTE Test Takers 14:41

6M ago14:41

14:41

Are you taking the NPTE for the first time? Is this a MUST-PASS situation? 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.By Dr. Will Crane PT, DPT, OCS

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Lymphatic System | Lipedema Interventions 10:42

6M ago10:42

10:42

A patient with early-stage lipedema is being treated by a physical therapist to reduce lower extremity limb volume and restore function. Which of the following intervention strategies is BEST warranted to reduce limb volume and restore function? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check …

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Nonsystems Research 6:55

6M ago6:55

6:55

A clinician uses the Lachman test to assist in diagnosing the severity of a knee injury. Recent data the clinician reviewed indicates the Lachman test has a sensitivity of 70% and a specificity of 97%. Which of the following interpretations is BEST warranted based on these data? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you c…

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Genitourinary Interventions 10:16

6M ago10:16

10:16

A pregnant patient is being evaluated for low back pain and pelvic girdle pain. The patient was placed briefly in supine positioning and has now risen to a standing position. Immediately after rising, the patient describes the presence of significant dizziness, fatigue, and faintness that was not present at rest. Which of the following intervention…

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