Episode 33 – Vertebroplasty
Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
During a patient interview, a physical therapist discovers that a patient is two weeks post vertebroplasty. This procedure was MOST likely performe... Read More
Posted 11/12/24
Episode 32 – Modified Ashworth Scale
Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
A physical therapist administers the Modified Ashworth Scale to a patient with a suspected neurological injury. What is the MOST accurate descripti... Read More
Posted 11/ 5/24
Episode 31 – Alzheimer’s Disease
Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
A physical therapist conducts an inservice on Alzheimer’s disease. Which patient profile has the GREATEST relative risk of this disease? Read More
Posted 10/29/24
Episode 30 – SCI – Functional Outcomes
Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
A patient prepares to be discharged from a rehabilitation hospital following a T10 spinal cord injury. Which of the following pieces of equipment s... Read More
Posted 10/22/24
Episode 29 – Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
A physical therapist examines a patient following a traumatic crush injury to the forearm. The patient displays a wrist drop deformity and is unabl... Read More
Posted 10/15/24
Episode 28 – Peripheral Vascular Disease
Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
A patient diagnosed with peripheral vascular disease begins a supervised treadmill exercise regimen. After two minutes of ambulation, the patient r... Read More
Posted 10/ 8/24
Episode 27 – Pulse Pressure
Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
A physical therapist determines the pulse pressure for a patient with congestive heart failure. Which of the following blood pressure measurements ... Read More
Posted 10/ 1/24
Episode 26 – Heart Chambers and Valves
Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
An entry in the medical record indicates that a patient is experiencing tricuspid valve regurgitation. Which location would have increased blood vo... Read More
Posted 9/24/24
Episode 25 – Stages of Wound Healing
Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
A physical therapist inspects the progress of a partial-thickness wound on a patient’s anterior forearm. The therapist notes evidence of resurfacin... Read More
Posted 9/17/24
Episode 24 – Cystocele
Scott Giles PT, DPT, MBA
A physical therapist reads in the medical record that a patient sustained a grade 1 cystocele. Which organ is MOST associated with this condition? Read More
Posted 9/10/24
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