Unofficial Practice Review Questions for the National Physical Therapy Examination NPTE

Book updated Jul 2026.

The National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) is a computer-based examination administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) and given at Prometric Testing Centers.

It assesses the knowledge and skills of individuals seeking to become licensed physical therapists (PT) or physical therapist assistants (PTA) in the United States. It further evaluates the candidate's competency across various areas of physical therapy practice, including patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, interventions, and professional responsibilities. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions that test the candidate's understanding of core concepts, clinical reasoning abilities, and application of theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.

The NPTE is an important step in the licensure process for aspiring physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. It helps ensure that individuals entering the profession possess the necessary knowledge and skills to provide safe and effective care to patients. Passing the exam is typically a requirement to obtain a license to practice physical therapy in the United States.

We create these self-practice test questions module referencing the concepts and principles currently valid in the exam. Each question comes with an answer and a short explanation which aids you in seeking further study information. We want to make sure these questions are tough enough to really test your readiness and draw your focus to the weak areas. Think of these as challenges presented to you so to assess your comprehension of the subject matters. The goal is to reinforce learning, to validate successful transference of knowledge and to identify areas of weakness that require remediation.