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Top 6 NPTE Books for National Physical Therapy Exam [2022]

To be considered a Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), one should have passed the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) for physical therapists. This exam is based on a comprehensive practice analysis conducted to determine physical therapists’ critical knowledge, skills, abilities, and other requirements.

Here are some of the Best NPTE Test Prep books.

Best NPTE books & Required

The following three books are required reading before any plans to take the National Physical Therapy Exam

  1. Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and TechniquesKisner
  2. Orthopedic Physical AssessmentMagee
  3. Red Book: Physical RehabilitationO’Sullivan

Recommended NPTE Test Prep Books

In addition to the Best NPTE book, you should also consider the following study guides for National Physical Therapy Exam.

  1. Differential Diagnosis for Physical TherapistGoodman
  2. Orthopedic Examination, Evaluation, and InterventionDutton
  3. National Physical Therapy Examination Review & Study Guide – O’Sullivan
  4. Principles & Techniques of Patient CarePierson
  5. Physical Therapy – Quick Study Sheet 
  6. PTEXAM: The Complete Study GuideScott & Giles

If you follow other books or recommend other NPTE books, do leave a comment. Previous NPTE test-takers highly recommended the above-listed books.

What is NPTE Exam?

National physical therapy exam (NPTE) is an essential step toward receiving your physical therapist (PT) or physical therapist assistant (PTA) license.

NPTE Review and Study Guide

NPTE Review & Study Guide from TherapyEd’s is rated the BEST seller for NPRE exam prep.

Book authors – Dr. Susan O’Sullivan Dr. Raymond Siegelman ) are two of the most distinguished educators in the profession.

Book Contents

  •  Fixed-Date Testing information
  • Critical Reasoning Assessment
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • Imaging Appendix
  • Code of Ethics
  • Academic Index
  • PC and Mac Compatible CD or 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

Chapters are Consistent with the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice:

  • Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy
  • Neuromuscular Physical Therapy
  • Cardiovascular Physical Therapy
  • Pulmonary Physical Therapy
  • Integumentary Physical Therapy
  • Other Systems including GI, GU, and Metabolic/Endocrine and Psychological Conditions
  • Pediatric Physical Therapy
  • Geriatric Physical Therapy
  • Therapeutic Exercise Foundations
  • Physical Agents and Modalities
  • Functional Training and Orthotic, Prosthetic and Supportive Devices
  • Professional Roles and Management
  • Education & Consultation
  • Research and Evidence-based Practice

You can learn both test-taking strategies and test prep content with practice tests in this book – PT EXAM – The Complete Study Guide.

 

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