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
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
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
Episode 9 – Exudate
Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
A physical therapist inspects a patient’s wound during a dressing change. The physical therapist identifies moderate amounts of purulent exudate th... Read More
Posted 5/28/24
Episode 8 – SCI - Wheelchair Prescription
Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
A physical therapist makes wheelchair recommendations for a patient with a C4 complete spinal cord injury. Which wheelchair feature would be the MO... Read More
Posted 5/21/24
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