A physical therapist is preparing to administer electrical stimulation to a patient's knee as part of their rehabilitation program. Which of the following conditions if present would be considered an absolute contraindication to the use of electrical currents in this patient? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with ... Show More
Aug 12
298. Gastrointestinal System
A physical therapist evaluates a client who reports midback pain that has persisted for several weeks. The pain is described as deep, aching, and poorly localized. The client denies numbness or tingling in the upper extremities and reports no bowel or bladder changes, and notes t ... Show More
13m 16s
Aug 5
297. Metabolic & Endocrine System
A physical therapist is evaluating a patient in the outpatient clinic who reports progressive fatigue, orthostatic dizziness, and generalized weakness. During the exam, the therapist observes darkened pigmentation over the patient's knuckles, elbows, and the lining of the mouth. ... Show More
14m 23s
Feb 2024
Episode 65 - Lower Extremity Mononeuropathies
A review of mononeuropathies involving the lower extremity, with Drs. Victor Bushlyar, William Signorile and Kevin Yan.Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advi ... Show More
30m 23s
Aug 2020
Episode 17 - Seizure Classification and Diagnosis
A discussion of definitions of epilepsy, seizure classification, and diagnostic approaches to seizures and common seizure mimics, with Drs. Safa Abdelhakim and Jeremy Moeller.Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents ... Show More
38m 33s
Dec 2023
127. Who's Afraid of Electrical Stimulation? NMES at the Knee w/ Elanna Arhos and Nao Ito
<p class="p1">Chris sat down with Elanna Arhos and Nao Ito to discuss their recent paper, "Who's Afraid of Electrical Stimulation? Let's Re-Visit the Application of NMES at the Knee." We dive into: quadriceps inhibition, what it is and why it may occur, NMES and its utility, test ... Show More
56m 59s