Free board review book · Dr. Akash Garg
Physical Therapy Boards: NPTE Review
Fourteen chapters that follow the licensing exam content outline: the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems in depth, the cardiovascular, pulmonary and lymphatic systems, wounds and skin, the other systems, then modalities, devices, safety, professional practice, research and the lifespan. Every chapter has original labeled diagrams, exam tips, clinical cases, a glossary and a self check.
Exam StrategyMusculoskeletalNeuromuscularCardiopulmonaryIntegumentaryOther SystemsNon SystemsLifespan
Chapter 1 · Exam StrategyHow the NPTE Works and How to Think Like the ExamThe structure of the licensing exam; Reading a physical therapy question; The patient and client management model and the ICF; Clinical decision rules and setting differences; A study plan that worksChapter 2 · MusculoskeletalMusculoskeletal Foundations: Tissue, Kinesiology and the SpineTissue healing and loading; Kinesiology essentials; Examination of the cervical and thoracic spine; Examination and management of the lumbar spine and sacroiliac region; Manual therapy and therapeutic exercise for the spineChapter 3 · MusculoskeletalMusculoskeletal: The Upper ExtremityThe shoulder complex; Shoulder surgery and rehabilitation; The elbow and forearm; The wrist and hand; Peripheral nerve injuries of the upper limbChapter 4 · MusculoskeletalMusculoskeletal: The Lower Extremity and GaitThe hip; The knee; The ankle and foot; Normal and pathological gait; Fractures, weight bearing and orthopedic special populationsChapter 5 · NeuromuscularNeuromuscular Foundations: Neuroanatomy, Examination and Motor ControlNeuroanatomy that the exam tests; The neurologic examination; Motor control and motor learning; Balance and fall risk; Neurologic outcome measures and interventionsChapter 6 · NeuromuscularNeuromuscular: Stroke, Brain Injury and Spinal Cord InjuryStroke syndromes by artery; Stroke recovery and rehabilitation; Traumatic brain injury; Spinal cord injury; Medical complications of SCI and neurologic injuryChapter 7 · NeuromuscularNeuromuscular: Progressive, Peripheral and Vestibular DisordersParkinson disease and movement disorders; Multiple sclerosis, ALS and other progressive diseases; Peripheral neuropathies and neuromuscular disease; Vestibular disorders; Cerebellar, cranial nerve and other neurologic conditionsChapter 8 · CardiopulmonaryCardiovascular and Pulmonary Foundations: Physiology, Examination and MonitoringCardiac and pulmonary physiology for the clinician; Vital signs and monitoring; ECG basics for physical therapists; Auscultation, chest imaging and pulmonary function tests; Laboratory values and termination criteriaChapter 9 · CardiopulmonaryCardiovascular, Pulmonary and Lymphatic Conditions and RehabilitationCoronary disease, heart failure and cardiac surgery; Cardiac rehabilitation; Obstructive and restrictive lung disease and pulmonary rehabilitation; Peripheral vascular disease; The lymphatic system and lymphedemaChapter 10 · IntegumentaryIntegumentary: Wounds, Burns and SkinSkin structure and wound healing; Wound types and their features; Wound management; Burns; Skin conditions and integumentary screeningChapter 11 · Other SystemsOther Systems and System InteractionsMetabolic and endocrine disorders; Gastrointestinal and genitourinary conditions; Oncology and immune conditions; Medical screening and differential diagnosis; Pharmacology for physical therapistsChapter 12 · Non SystemsTherapeutic Modalities, Equipment and DevicesThermal agents and ultrasound; Electrical stimulation; Mechanical modalities; Assistive devices, wheelchairs and transfers; Orthotics and prostheticsChapter 13 · Non SystemsSafety, Professional Responsibilities and EvidenceSafety and protection; Professional responsibilities; Law and health systems; Research design and statistics; Applying evidence and teachingChapter 14 · LifespanLifespan, Special Populations and Integrated CasesPediatric development and conditions; Pediatric settings and intervention; Geriatrics; Women's and men's health topics; Integrated case review