1. International Education Resources– The NPTE Review & Study Guide , by Susan O’Sullivan and Raymond Siegelman,helps you prepare for the NPTE with a comprehensive review of physical therapy content, study and test-taking strategies, state licensure information, and three complete simulated exams on CD. Rationales and critical reasoning strategies accompany each practice question and help pinpoint your areas of weakness and focus your studying.

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Read this book at least 5 times one month before taking the exam.

2. Score Builders: PTEXAM: The Complete Study Guide
Utilize our comprehensive academic review and then perfect your skills on five full-length sample exams – more questions than any other review product. Our clinically oriented questions prepare you for the rigor of the actual exam and offer an ideal method to determine your current strengths and weaknesses. An extensive academic review and powerful study tools provide candidates with an ideal opportunity to prepare for the breadth and depth of the current examination. 

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Phone: (866)-PTEXAMS

Fax: (207) 885-0304

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This book contains a lot of special tests specific to a particular condition.

3. Magee: Orthopedic Physical Assessment by David J. MageeA systematic approach to performing a neuromusculoskeletal assessment and understanding the reasoning behind various aspects of the assessment. Coverage of every joint of the body, as well as chapters on specific areas such as principles of assessment, head and face, gait, posture, emergency care, and pre-participation evaluation. 

This book contains a lot of special tests specific to a particular condition.

4. Kisner: Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques by Carolyn Kisner, Lynn Allen Colby Focuses on all basic therapeutic exercises used for the treatment of musculoskeletal and cardiopulmonary disorders * Covers isokinetics, soft tissue injury repair, surgical procedures, exercise rehabilitation, postoperative management, and posture * Describes functional exercises and exercises that improve functional activities, including closed chain, plyometric, and stabilization exercises * Identifies functional limitations/disabilities as well as structural problems for each diagnosis * Provides guidelines and rationales for choosing and following appropriate exercise procedures

Important exercises are covered in this book.

5. Sullivan – Physical Rehabilitation: Assessment and Treatment by Susan B. O’Sullivan, Thomas J. Schmitz