Integumentary system
Layers Of the Skin Three Layers of Skin Epidermis: Keratinocytes, melanocytes, Langerhans cells, Merkel cells Dermis: Collagen (types I & III), elastin, proteoglycans, hair follicles, glands […]
Types of Pain
For assessment one of the most important thing is to know what type or quality of pain is exhibited?Here is a summary to describe types of […]
MOVEMENTS OF THE THORACIC WALL AND DIAPHRAGM DURING BREATHING
MOVEMENTS OF THE THORACIC WALL AND DIAPHRAGM DURING BREATHINGPump Handle and Bucket handle movement Ref: Gray’s Anatomy third edition page 162
Manual muscle testing
Types of sensory receptors
The tiered location of sensory receptors in the skin is an important consideration in determining depth of burn injury. Reference: O’Sullivan, Susan B. Schmitz, Thomas J. […]
Shoulder abduction (Bakody’s) test
Bakody’s sign, also known as shoulder abduction test is used to test for radicular symptoms, especially those involving the C4 or C5 nerve roots.A decrease in […]
COPD – GOLD classification
Reference: O’Sullivan, Susan B. Schmitz, Thomas J. Fulk, George D. Physical Rehabilitation. 6th edition.
Chronic Bronchitis V/s Emphysema
COPD is a chronic progressive disorder. Classically, COPD is divided into 2 subsets: chronic bronchitis (blue bloater) and emphysema (pink puffer) Chronic bronchitis is chronic cough […]
Hip joint Ligaments
Types of Grip
Power Grip. A power grip requires firm control and gives greater flexor asymmetry to the hand. During power grip, the ulnar side of the hand works […]
Lumbopelvic Rhythm
Lumbopelvic Rhythm-biomechanics of Lumbar and pelvic motion .Lumbopelvic Rhythm : Lumbopelvic rhythm refers to the movement of lumbar spine and pelvis. Faulty pelvic position and reduced […]
Mastering the NPTE: Top 10 Tips for Choosing the Best Online Preparation Course!
Top 10 Tips for Choosing the Best NPTE online preparation course Are you an aspiring physical therapist getting ready to take on the National Physical Therapy […]
“Turning Setbacks into Success: Tips for Students Who Didn’t Pass the NPTE Exam”
Embrace Failure, Embrace Growth! To all the incredible students who didn’t pass the NPTE exam, remember this: Success is not defined by one setback […]
Salter–Harris Fracture Classification
Control of Breathing- Respiratory control center in the Medulla Oblongata and Pons
Get ready for NPTE with a sneak peek into how your body controls breathing! Learn about respiratory centers in Medulla Oblongata and Pons. These centers are […]
Types of Angina Pectoris
Types of Angina: Let’s Dive In! Hey PT Champions I’ve got some valuable content coming your way. Check out the image I’ve posted, where you’ll find […]
Age- and Sex-Related Medical Conditions
Hello Everyone It is helpful to be aware of NMS and systemic conditions that tend to occur during particular decades of life. Signs and symptoms associated […]
Types of Lever
In a lever system, the force that is producing the resultant torque (the force acting in the direction of rotation) is called the effort force (EF). […]
OSTEOKINEMATICS AT THE TIBIOFEMORAL JOINT flexion and extension
The tibiofemoral joint possesses two degrees of freedom: flexion and extension in the sagittal plane and, provided the knee is at least slightly flexed, internal and […]
OSTEOKINEMATICS AT THE TIBIOFEMORAL JOINT Internal and External Rotation
The tibiofemoral joint possesses two degrees of freedom: flexion and extension in the sagittal plane and, provided the knee is at least slightly flexed, internal and […]
Lower Leg Compartments
Compartment syndrome of the lower extremities is defined within four and sometimes five fascial compartments of the lower leg. The classic four compartments are the anterior, […]
Research -Evidence Pyramid
Let’s delve into the evidence pyramid, a powerful tool guiding us towards high-quality research findings! The evidence pyramid outlines a hierarchy for identifying high-quality research evidence, […]
Lower Leg Compartments
Compartment syndrome of the lower extremities is defined within four and sometimes five fascial compartments of the lower leg. The classic four compartments are the anterior, […]























