New Simulations added to the web app

PhysioU is delighted to announce new simulation & microlearning modules that have just been added to the web app.

• Prepare for tests and quizzes

• Self-knowledge checks

• Develop clinical reasoning

• Board exam test preparation

Acute Care Interactive Review

• Standard and Universal Precautions

• Heart Sounds

• Lung Sounds

• Electrocardiogram: Heart Blocks

• Electrocardiogram: Sinus Rhythm

• Electrocardiogram: Atrial Rhythm

• Electrocardiogram: Ventricular Rhythm

Neuro Simulations

• Rigidity Assessment

• Coordination

• Ten Meter Walk Test

Orthopaedics Simulations

• Lateral ankle sprain

• Lumbar Strain

• Ulnar Collateral Ligament Sprain

Physical Agents Simulations

• Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Low Back A

• Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation for Upper Extremity

• Interferential Current for Upper Extremity

• Interferential Current for Low Back

ROM/MMT Simulations

• Shoulder External rotation

• Knee Extension

• Elbow Flexion

• Ankle Dorsiflexion

• Toe Extension

• Hip Abduction

PhysioU Tip: Bookmark your favorite techniques to create a study guide to succeed

Did you notice this little icon added on to your PhysioU webapp recently? You can locate it on the upper right corner of your webapp.

START HEre: Add Bookmark

Now once you have discovered a technique, an exercise, a condition, or a case study you would like to bookmark, click the bottom right arrow to allow the sidebar to appear. Then click Add Bookmark.

Add the bookmark to your Main list or a specific custom group you plan to create or have created. Below we have created a group, “Shoulder Pain with Mobility Deficits” to provide an example for you to see.

Bookmark is available in these apps CURRENTLY

Below are the apps in your PhysioU account that may use the bookmark feature. We are working hard to make this feature available in the rest of the apps soon.

1. Orthopaedics

2. Exercise Patterns

3. Emergency Care

4. Evidence-based Taping

5. Pharmacology

6. Acute Care Simulations

7. Neuro Simulations

8. Ortho Simulations

9. Physical Agents Simulations

10. ROM/MMT Simulations

How to find my saved bookmarks & groups

After clicking Save, you can view your bookmarks by clicking on the My Bookmark tab at the top corner of the screen.

Create custom group

If you are wondering how we made a custom group name, look below! Very easy to do so that 5000+ videos can be seamlessly found! The section headings take your organization skills one step further!

1) Click “Create” to start a group

2) Enter a name to group your bookmarks in one place

3) Add a section heading to organize your bookmarks into different groups

4) Now your bookmarks are organized! It’s that simple!

New Sharing Options in PhysioU

PhysioU has become even more social!

While you are logged in and scrolling away at different techniques, conditions, or exercises, you will see that there is an arrow on the right side of your screen that allows the side bar to appear.

Once the sidebar appears, you will be able to see the tab Share Page with 2 options. If you would like to quickly send the link via text message or email, it is best to select Copy This Page URL to Share.

Simply, click Copy This Page URL to Share to a new text message or email so that others can also enjoy what PhysioU has to offer.

NPTE and PhysioU Updates

Back in 2018, we published a blog post about “Up to 80% of the Board exam content preparation is enhanced by PhysioU.” Since then, the team got busy building more content to support the Physical Therapy education community. We are proud to announce that PhysioU continues to release new apps to enhance Board Exam Prep! Our goal is to build tools that help nurture critically thinking students who are ready for the clinic and are able to pass their board exams at a high rate.

New App Releases!

We released 3 apps last year during the pandemic - Exercise Patterns, Lines & Tubes, and Physical Agents.  This month we have released Surface Anatomy Palpation and Evidence-based Taping- groundbreaking apps that will truly enhance your classroom. 

New Simulations by PhysioU!

We are excited to announce the release of our Simulations series to create experiences that will help students apply their knowledge, develop clinical reasoning, and experience real-life clinical scenarios. Sign-in to Experience & Explore: Orthopaedics, Neurology, ROM/MMT, Physical Agents, and Acute Care.

Complimentary Faculty Access

If you are a faculty member and haven’t checked out PhysioU, please click here to get your complimentary faculty access, OR schedule a time with our founder, Dr. Michael Wong to learn more about PhysioU and how schools are adopting this tool to enhance the student learning experience.

Take your program to the next level with the learning tools of the future!

The Ultimate Companion for Board Exam Preparation

NPTE-PT Test Content Outline BODY SYSTEMS	PhysioU Apps
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Systems	✔
Musculoskeletal System	✔
Neuromuscular & Nervous Systems	✔
Integumentary System	✔
Metabolic & Endocrine Systems	✔
Gastrointestinal System	✔
Genitourinary System	✔
Lymphatic System
System Interactions	✔.
NONSYSTEM	PhysioU Apps
Equipment, Devices, & Technologies	✔
Therapeutic Modalities	✔
Safety & Protection	✔
Professional Responsibilities	✔
Research & Evidence-Based Practice	✔

NTPE-Body Systems: Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Systems

PhysioU: Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Video library of patients with common cardiopulmonary conditions as well as an explanation of their conditions

NTPE-Body Systems: Musculoskeletal System / Gastrointestinal System / Genitourinary System

PhysioU: Orthopaedics

A comprehensive clinical reasoning tool for determining causes of pain and intervention methods for all regions of the body

PhysioU: Orthopaedics Simulations

Short patient-based scenarios are designed to help students apply and interpret learned knowledge in a simulated clinical environment.

NTPE-Body Systems: Neuromuscular & Nervous Systems

PhysioU: NeuroExam

Complete guide to performing a neurological evaluation with a library of videos of clients with a variety of neurological conditions

NTPE-Body Systems: Integumentary System / Metabolic & Endocrine

PhysioU: Special Tests

Video training for classic and novel orthopaedic special tests.

PhysioU: Orthopaedics Simulations

Short patient-based scenarios are designed to help students apply and interpret learned knowledge in a simulated clinical environment.

NTPE-Body Systems: System Interactions

PhysioU: Orthopaedics

A comprehensive clinical reasoning tool for determining causes of pain and intervention methods for all regions of the body

PhysioU: Special Tests

Video training for classic and novel orthopaedic special tests.

NTPE-NonSystem: Equipment, Devices, & Technologies

PhysioU: Assistive devices/Transfers/Gait training

Video instruction for bed mobility, transfers, wheelchair, and assistive device fitting

PhysioU: Lines & Tubes

Quick reference guide of commonly seen lines and tubes in the acute care setting for all body regions.

NTPE-NonSystem: Therapeutic Modalities

PhysioU: Physical Agents

Instructional videos for modalities set up with a library of Contraindications/Precautions and case studies to enhance student’s clinical reasoning

PhysioU: Physical Agents Simulations

Short patient-based scenarios are designed to help students apply and interpret learned knowledge in a simulated clinical environment.

NTPE-NonSystem: Safety & Protection

PhysioU: Lines & Tubes

Quick reference guide of commonly seen lines and tubes in the acute care setting for all body regions.

PhysioU: Acute Care Simulations

Short patient-based scenarios are designed to help students apply and interpret learned knowledge in a simulated clinical environment.

NTPE-NonSystem: Professional Responsibilities

PhysioU: Laws & Regulations (Coming soon)

PhysioU: Psychology & Rehablitation Simulations (Coming soon)

NTPE-NonSystem: Research & Evidenced-Based Practice

PhysioU: Evidence-based Taping

The first evidence-based taping app that covers the most common taping techniques including basic principles of taping and materials

PhysioU: Exercise Patterns

A comprehensive collection of guidelines-driven exercise options for injury prevention, acute-injury care, management of common sub-acute and chronic conditions, recovery from post-operative conditions, and plans to enhance performance and return-to-sport.

PhysioU: Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Video library of patients with common cardiopulmonary conditions as well as an explanation of their conditions

PhysioU: Orthopaedics

A comprehensive clinical reasoning tool for determining causes of pain and intervention methods for all regions of the body

Get your full faculty access today to explore PhysioU OR schedule a time with our PhysioU team to learn more!

Source: FSBPT. NPTE-PT Test Content Outline, effective January 2018 (PDF)

How can I make learning interactive for my students?

The Problem

The one-way transfer of knowledge as traditionally provided by the Sage on the Stage …. did not necessarily improve during this Pandemic by the Well-intentioned professor on Zoom! (Speaking about myself and probably many others!)

This year many colleagues and I yearned for short interactive experiences that either allowed for application and interpretation of knowledge or knowledge checks that could be easily deployed, graded, and were carefully targeted to specific learning objectives.

The Answer

MiniSIMS: Short patient-based scenarios designed to help students apply and interpret learned knowledge in a simulated clinical environment. Typically 5-10 minutes long, and multiple-choice, matching-based items.

MicroLearning: Simple, short, and easily deployed. These mini-assessments help the students draw on the knowledge they have acquired and can be used as quizzes or exam preparation

An example of a MiniSIMS: Neuro MiniSIMS (on real patients)

• Timed Up and Go (Click here to try a Neuor MiniSIM)

• BERG balance test

• MOCHA

• Spasticity assessment

• Rigidity assessment

• Coordination Testing (dysmetria/dysdiadokokinesia)

• Modified Ashworth Scale

• Romberg and Sharpened Romberg

• Five times sit to stand

• 10-meter walk test

• 6-minute walk test

An example of a MicroLearning: Acute Care MicroLearning

• Identify Lines, Tubes, and Drainage

• Post-op Protocols and Contraindications

• Heart sounds

• Standard and Universal Precautions

• Bracing

• Lung sounds

• EKG

• Medical terminology and abbreviations