2017 National Physical Therapy Examination Review and Study Guide

The new 20th edition NPTE Review & Study Guide for 2017 contains comprehensive content review, 3 complete practice exams, new clinical practice guidelines for evidence-based practice, and new photographs illustrating tests for UE, LE, Spine, Pelvis, and TMJ. The current Content Outline focuses on the major systems and our authors, instructors and items writers have created new questions, content, and teaching strategies to help candidates pass the exam. TherapyEd's NPTE Review & Study Guide is recognized as the most trusted resource in exam preparation by students, faculty, and practicing therapists throughout the country. The ONLY Guide updated every year to stay current with the exam, it includes a comprehensive review of physical therapy content, study and test-taking strategies, current licensure information, and three complete simulated exams on USB. All sample exam items are categorized according to the current Content Outline and challenge students to properly prepare for the breadth, depth and rigor of the NPTE. The Review & Study Guide also includes: *Fixed-Date Testing information *Critical Reasoning Assessment *Clinical Practice Guidelines *Imaging Appendix *Code of Ethics *Academic Index *PC- and Mac-compatible flash drive *Obesity/Bariatrics *Rehabilitation for lymphatic disease *Table of motor learning and training strategies *Extensive guidelines on standard/universal precautions *Locomotor training/body weight support systems *Osteoporosis update including World Health Organization criteria, bone mineral density and intervention *Musculoskeletal differential diagnosis; kinematic chain tables *Updates on basic life support and CPR *Additional information and detail regarding Evidence-based Practice *Disaster response and planning including PT role