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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 11 MIN

290. System Interactions

from The NPTE Podcast · host Dr. Will Crane PT, DPT, OCS

A 68-year-old patient with a history of hyperlipidemia reports new bilateral thigh soreness and weakness that began gradually over the past month. She denies any recent increase in activity, and the pain is present at rest and unchanged by stretching or light movement. On examination, the clinician notes mild proximal muscle weakness without swelling or warmth. Which of the following sources of pain is MOST consistent with this presentation? 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

A 68-year-old patient with a history of hyperlipidemia reports new bilateral thigh soreness and weakness that began gradually over the past month. She denies any recent increase in activity, and the pain is present at rest and unchanged by stretching or light movement. On examination, the clinician notes mild proximal muscle weakness without swelling or warmth. Which of the following sources of pain is MOST consistent with this presentation? 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

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