LibraryGuides: Physical Therapy: Boards & Exam Prep

Access Physiotherapy - NPTE Course and Board Review

AccessPhysiotherapy features NPTE Central, their exam-specific content, including:

National Physical Therapy Examination and Board Review book (see linked book below)
- 100+ questions, 400 questions added annually
Online Simulated NPTE Exam timed mock test
- 1000+ questions and answers
Key Terms Flashcards
- 600+ terms
- 150 common medications
NPTE Prep Live webinar replay sessions moderated by SME's to prepare users for the exam
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National Physical Therapy Examination and Board Review by Annie Burke-Doe, Mark Dutton McGraw Hill's National Physical Therapy Examination and Board Review will provide the necessary information to prepare for the examination, including a breakdown of the NPTE format, a comprehensive content review of all body systems, clinical tips, yellow and red flags to treatment, testing strategies, and sample questions.
ISBN: 1265019746

Publication Date: 2024

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Additional Resources - NPTE Prep

Prepare for the Exam | FSBPT
The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) offers several different ways to help you prepare for the NPTE.
NPTEClinical Files Podcast | PTHustle
Listen to the free podcast, NPTE Clinical Files, hosted by Dr. Kyle Rice of PT Hustle, a popular NPTE prep resource.
Each season, episodes feature topics found in physical therapy and on the NPTE exam. Dr. Rice takes you through true clinical scenarios in the form of NPTE practice questions and provides a deeper understanding of the answers.

O'Sullivan and Siegelman's National Physical Therapy Exam Review & Study Guide by Scott Shaffer and Thomas Sutlive The new, 27th edition NPTE Review & Study Guide for 2024 contains comprehensive physical therapy content review, all new practice exam question types for the new exam format, an advanced learning portal for better comprehension and improved studying, three complete single-use online practice exams with rigorous questions, and insightful Score Reports to guide your study plan.
Publication Date: 2024

A print copy is available on both the Omaha and Phoenix campuses.

Additional Resources - General

Cases | AccessPhysiotherapy
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Physical Therapy Case Files, 2e by Brumitt, Jason ; Jobst, Erin This second edition of Physical Therapy Case Files - Orthopedics contains 33 cases on common musculoskeletal conditions: 7 on the upper extremity, 8 on the spine, and 18 on the lower extremity. Twenty-six cases from the 1st edition have been updated to incorporate new practices and evidence over the past decade. Examples include the use of diagnostic ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis of patellar tendinopathy (Case 22) and the use of dry needling as an adjunctive treatment for plantar heel pain (Case 33). Six new cases reflect exciting advancements in physical therapy practice, including blood flow restriction training in the treatment of patellofemoral pain (Case 21) and the utilization of physical therapists in the primary care setting (Case 15).
ISBN: 9781264286010

Publication Date: 2023

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