283. NM System

About this episode

The episode discusses a case of a cyclist with numbness and weakness in the fingers, exploring potential muscle weakness related to the symptoms.

A patient presents with numbness in the 4th and 5th fingers and weakness of finger abduction. The patient is a cyclist who reports the symptoms are worse after long cycling training sessions. Which additional muscle is MOST likely to demonstrate weakness? Find it all out in the podcast! Be prepared for the NPTE so that you can pass with flying colors! Check out www.ptfinalexam.com/podcast for more information and to stay up-to-date with our latest courses and projects.#Npte #PT #ptboards #crushtheNPTE #study #studygram #spt #ptstudent #ptlife #sptprobs #physicaltherapystudent #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #ptlife #ptstudentstudy

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Will Crane PT, DPT, OCS

Topics covered

• neuromuscular system
• physical therapy
• patient assessment
• cycling injuries
• muscle weakness

Keywords

• numbness
• finger abduction
• cycling training
• muscle weakness
• NPTE preparation

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