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NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

By: Kyle Rice
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NPTE Clinical Files is a podcast from the creator of Dominating the NPTE, hosted by Kyle Rice. NPTE Clinical Files explains a true clinical scenario in the form of a mock NPTE-based question. Each question is followed by a set of answer choices, where Dr. Kyle Rice explains the right answer with a detailed rationale. Each season covers all of the major systems and topics found in physical therapy and likely to be found on an NPTE. NPTE Clinical Files gives the Physical Therapist a weekly opportunity to solve clinical puzzles while learning the latest research related to the topic.0 Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • Mid Thoracic Pain Evaluation

    Mid Thoracic Pain Evaluation
    Apr 1 2026

    Dr. Rice evaluates a patient with a chief complaint of mid-thoracic pain radiating around the left lateral rib cage. The patient reports symptoms worsen with deep breathing and coughing, but are not reproduced with spinal movement, rib mobilization, or palpation. Neurological screening is unremarkable. Which of the following structures is MOST likely referring pain to this region?
    A) Thoracic facet joint dysfunction

    B) Intercostal muscle strain

    C) The pleura

    D) The pancreas

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    13 mins
  • Sensitivity & Specificity Principles

    Sensitivity & Specificity Principles
    Mar 25 2026

    Carmen is performing a special test on her patient. The test has a sensitivity of 95% and a specificity of 30%. The patient tests negative. What is the BEST interpretation?

    A) The condition is unlikely present

    B) The condition is likely present

    C) The test confirms the diagnosis

    D) The test has low false negatives

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    11 mins
  • A Must Know Neurologic Examination Concept

    A Must Know Neurologic Examination Concept
    Mar 18 2026

    Elena presents with significant muscle atrophy in the lower extremities, fasciculations of the gastrocnemius, and a 1+ Achilles tendon reflex. During gait, the patient demonstrates a "slapping" foot strike. These signs are MOST indicative of:

    A) A lesion in the corticospinal tract
    B) An injury to the cerebellum
    C) Compression of the posterior columns
    D) A lesion in the anterior horn cells

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    11 mins
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