NPTE Practice Questions: Gait Interventions

Struggling with gait questions on the NPTE? Watch this COMMON gait question analysis to learn how to start getting more gait questions correct on your exam.

NPTE Practice Question:

Estephania is treating a patient with a transfemoral amputation who presents with excessive right hip flexion during routine gait analysis. Upon examination, the patient has 4/5 gross MMT and decreased right hip extension range of motion. Which of the following interventions is the MOST appropriate?

A. Single-leg bridging
B. Prone lying positioning
C. 6’’ step downs
D. Anterior stump desensitization

If you get it wrong, don’t worry. Dr. Kyle Rice, better known as “Coach K” doesn’t just give you the answer -- he breaks down the question so you know how to eliminate answers before getting to the right one.

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