Episode 17 – Differential Diagnosis
Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
A patient reports being unable to drive due to difficulty reaching forward to grasp the steering wheel secondary to weakness, though they deny the ... Read More
Posted 7/23/24
Episode 16 – Pharmacology – Heart Failure
Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
The medical record indicates that a patient being treated for a low back strain is taking Lasix for the management of heart failure. During ambulat... Read More
Posted 7/16/24
The New Clinician and Imposter Syndrome
Loraine Frey, PT, DPT
Be kind to yourself as you begin your journey, knowing that even the most seasoned therapists do not know it all, and that the best therapists neve... Read More
Posted 7/11/24
Episode 15 – Basic Life Support
Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
A physical therapist works with a four-month-old infant. During mat activities the infant suddenly becomes unconscious. Which of the following arte... Read More
Posted 7/ 9/24
Episode 14 - Pharmacology – Side Effects
Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
A physical therapist reviews a patient’s medication list as part of an examination. The patient is ten days post left total hip arthroplasty. Which... Read More
Posted 7/ 2/24
Is Another Degree for Me?
Catherine Ortega, EdD, PT, ATC, OCS
Physical therapy professionals continue to pursue life-long learning and continue to improve skills to provide excellent patient care. Read More
Posted 7/ 1/24
Episode 13 – Kleiger Stress Test
Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
A patient reports significant ankle pain after sustaining an injury in which the foot twisted while in a weight-bearing position. The physical ther... Read More
Posted 6/25/24
Episode 12 - Ankle-brachial Index
Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
A patient is seen in an outpatient cardiac rehabilitation facility for complaints of claudication during exercise. The therapist assesses the patie... Read More
Posted 6/18/24
Episode 11 – Isometric Work
Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
A physical therapist designs an exercise program for a patient that minimizes the use of isometric work. Which medical condition would MOST necessi... Read More
Posted 6/11/24
Episode 10 – Quantifying Edema
Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
A patient post Colles’ fracture has moderate edema in their fingers and the dorsum of their hand and reports pain during active range of motion. Wh... Read More
Posted 6/ 4/24
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