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Physiotherapy

Provider
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners; computer-based testing at chiropractic colleges and Prometric testing centers
Format
Elective, computer-based multiple-choice examination; may be taken individually or in conjunction with other NBCE examinations; candidates must have completed 120 hours of instruction in physiotherapy
Exam questions
90 standard multiple-choice questions
Time limit
75 minutes testing time; 90-minute testing appointment
Passing score
NBCE-recommended passing score of 375; individual states may require a higher passing score
Exam fee
$450
Examination outline
  • Thermotherapy (10%)
    • Thermotherapy: Hot moist packs
    • Thermotherapy: Ultrasound
    • Thermotherapy: Cryotherapy
  • Electrotherapy (10%)
    • Electrotherapy: Interferential current
    • Electrotherapy: High voltage therapy
    • Electrotherapy: Electrical muscle stimulation
    • Electrotherapy: TENS
    • Electrotherapy: Microcurrent
  • Mechanotherapy (10%)
    • Mechanotherapy: Cervical/lumbar traction
    • Mechanotherapy: Massage, vibration and trigger point therapy
    • Mechanotherapy: Bracing/orthotics
    • Mechanotherapy: Taping
  • Phototherapy (7%)
    • Phototherapy: Low Level Laser
    • Phototherapy: Ultraviolet
  • Functional Assessment (11%)
    • Functional Assessment: Gait
    • Functional Assessment: Movement patterns
    • Functional Assessment: Muscle imbalances
  • Exercise Physiology (8%)
    • Exercise Physiology: Neurobiology of training and conditioning
    • Exercise Physiology: Biochemistry of training and conditioning
  • Endurance Training (8%)
    • Endurance Training: Aerobic capacity and adaption
    • Endurance Training: Cardiovascular rehabilitation
  • Muscle Rehabilitation (11%)
    • Muscle Rehabilitation: Stretching
    • Muscle Rehabilitation: Strengthening
  • Neuromuscular Rehabilitation (11%)
    • Neuromuscular Rehabilitation: Balance and alignment
    • Neuromuscular Rehabilitation: Coordinated movement patterns
    • Neuromuscular Rehabilitation: Core/spine stabilization
  • Disorder-specific Rehabilitation (14%)
    • Disorder-specific Rehabilitation: Spine and pelvis
    • Disorder-specific Rehabilitation: Upper extremities
    • Disorder-specific Rehabilitation: Lower extremities
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