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| Musculoskeletal System | Goniometry and range of motion measurement, Manual muscle testing and grading, Anthropometric measurements: girth, leg length, volumetrics, Posture assessment and postural deviations. About 25% of the exam. |
| Neuromuscular & Nervous Systems | Stroke (CVA) rehabilitation and hemiplegia management, Traumatic brain injury and levels of cognitive function, Spinal cord injury levels, functional outcomes, autonomic dysreflexia, Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barre interventions. About 22% of the exam. |
| Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Systems | Vital signs monitoring: HR, BP, RR, SpO2, RPE, Heart rate and blood pressure response to exercise, Cardiac rehabilitation phases and MET-level progression, Pulmonary rehabilitation and airway clearance techniques. About 17% of the exam. |
| Integumentary System | Pressure injury staging and risk assessment, Wound measurement, characteristics, and documentation, Wound cleansing, debridement modalities, and dressing selection, Burn classification (superficial to full thickness) and positioning. About 4% of the exam. |
| Metabolic & Endocrine Systems | Diabetes mellitus: exercise considerations, hypo/hyperglycemia signs, Thyroid disorders and effects on activity tolerance, BMI and metabolic syndrome impact on rehabilitation, Osteoporosis and bone density precautions during exercise. About 4% of the exam. |
| Gastrointestinal System | GI conditions affecting positioning and exercise tolerance, Recognition of abdominal pain and referral patterns, Bowel function and effects of immobility, Precautions following abdominal surgery. About 2% of the exam. |
| Genitourinary System | Pelvic floor dysfunction and incontinence basics, Effects of urinary catheters during mobility training, Renal conditions and exercise/fluid considerations, Recognition of urinary tract infection signs in patients. About 2% of the exam. |
| Lymphatic System | Lymphedema staging and assessment, Complete decongestive therapy components, Manual lymphatic drainage principles, Compression bandaging and garment use. About 3% of the exam. |
| System Interactions | Multi-system effects of immobility and bed rest, Comorbidity management and complex patient presentations, Aging effects across body systems and geriatric rehabilitation, Pain mechanisms and multi-system pain presentations. About 4% of the exam. |
| Equipment, Devices & Technologies | Assistive device selection and fitting, Wheelchair measurement, components, and propulsion, Orthotic devices: AFO, KAFO, spinal orthoses indications, Prosthetic components and gait training principles. About 6% of the exam. |
| Therapeutic Modalities | Cryotherapy: indications, contraindications, application methods, Superficial heat: hot packs, paraffin, fluidotherapy, Ultrasound parameters, thermal vs nonthermal, contraindications, Electrical stimulation: TENS, NMES, parameters and electrode placement. About 4% of the exam. |
| Safety & Protection | Standard precautions, hand hygiene, and infection control, Body mechanics and safe patient handling, Fall prevention and safe guarding during transfers/gait, Emergency response: recognizing distress, when to stop treatment. About 5% of the exam. |
| Professional Responsibilities | PT/PTA roles, supervision, and scope of practice boundaries, Documentation standards and reporting to the supervising PT, Patient confidentiality and HIPAA principles, Informed consent and patient rights. About 2% of the exam. |
| Research & Evidence-Based Practice | Basic research design and levels of evidence, Interpreting outcome measures: reliability and validity, Reading data: mean, percentages, basic statistics, Applying evidence to inform delivery of the plan of care. About 1% of the exam. |
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