A Must Know Neurologic Examination Concept
From NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy by Kyle Rice
March 18, 2026 · 11 min · Season 6 · Episode 11
About this episode
The episode discusses key concepts in neurologic examination through a case study of a patient with specific symptoms.
Elena presents with significant muscle atrophy in the lower extremities, fasciculations of the gastrocnemius, and a 1+ Achilles tendon reflex. During gait, the patient demonstrates a "slapping" foot strike. These signs are MOST indicative of: A) A lesion in the corticospinal tract B) An injury to the cerebellum C) Compression of the posterior columns D) A lesion in the anterior horn cells Join the FREE Facebook Group: www.nptegroup.com
People in this episode
Host: Kyle Rice
Topics covered
- neurologic examination
- muscle atrophy
- gait analysis
- reflex testing
- corticospinal tract
- cerebellum
- anterior horn cells
Keywords
- neurologic examination
- muscle atrophy
- gastrocnemius
- Achilles tendon reflex
- gait
- corticospinal tract
- cerebellum
- anterior horn cells
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