Practicals · PMR

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

189 practical items from the NMC curriculum and the NBEMS DNB curriculum, grouped by the curriculum's own sections.

Links point to videos and pages published by others; SolvedPGSS does not host them. Check any technique against your department's protocol before you use it on a patient.

Top education resources

Top education resources for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Video libraries, simulators and animations that residents and published reviews rate highly. We opened every link and checked it plays (8 Oct 2026). Ranked best first.

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    Stanford Medicine 25: gait and MSK/neuro exam videos
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    The 8 pathological gaits (hemiplegic, diplegic, neuropathic, myopathic, choreiform, ataxic, Parkinsonian, sensory), reflexes, and shoulder, knee, hip, low back and hand exams

    Gait analysis and the neuro-MSK exam are the core of the PMR long and short case. Stanford School of Medicine teaching with real patients

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    Geeky Medics: neurological examination videos
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    Upper-limb and lower-limb neurological examination, cranial nerves, gait (OSCE format)

    Top-scored upper-limb neuro-exam video in a published rating of YouTube neuro-exam videos. Step-by-step and free

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    SCIRE: ISNCSCI (ASIA) examination video
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    ISNCSCI/ASIA examination of spinal cord injury: common motor, sensory and anorectal errors. SCI primary care series

    SCI classification is a core PMR exam station. This short video from the SCIRE evidence group targets the mistakes examiners look for

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    GK Hand Surgery: NCS and EMG basics 🇮🇳
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    Nerve conduction studies and EMG basics and clinical interpretation; ulnar nerve palsy and brachial plexus investigations

    Electrodiagnosis made simple by an Indian teacher. Two Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery papers recommend the channel (for plastics, not PMR)

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    SMUG (Sports Medicine Ultrasound Group): MSK ultrasound
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    Ultrasound-guided injections ('2 min series': glenohumeral and others), MSK scanning anatomy and errors

    Short probe-and-needle videos from a UK MSK ultrasound course provider. Academic and course-based sources score higher than random YouTube for MSK ultrasound

189 items

External/Non-invasive Interventions

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Drill / simulationIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Drill / simulationIndependently (NMC)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Drill / simulationIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Drill / simulationIndependently (NMC)

Nebulization

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Inhaler administration technique

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Manipulation (musculoskeletal)

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Ponseti technique (clubfoot serial casting)

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Postural drainage

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Manual lymphatic drainage

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Skin traction

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Dressing of pressure ulcers and wounds

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Bandaging

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Patient transfer activities training

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Gait training

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Crutch gait training

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Wheelchair activities/manoeuvres training

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Aquatic therapy

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Therapeutic electrical stimulation

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Strapping

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Cold therapy application

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Heat therapy application (PMR)

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Diathermy application

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Therapeutic ultrasound application

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

LASER therapy application

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) dressing

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Robotic interactive therapy

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Ambient intelligence assistive technology

InstrumentAdvanced (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Robotics testing/training

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

ProcedureB3 (DNB)

Optokinetic stimulation

ProcedureA (DNB)

Invasive Interventions / Injections and Blocks

Joint aspiration

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Intra-articular injection

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Peri-articular injection

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Tendon-sheath injection

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Bursa aspiration/injection

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Ganglion decompression

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Trigger point injection

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Spinal (epidural) injection

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Botulinum toxin injection (chemodenervation)

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Prolotherapy

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC and DNB)

Ultrasound/image guided injection

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC and DNB)

Facet joint injection

ProcedureB3 (DNB)

SI joint injection

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B3 (DNB)

TM joint injection

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Nerve block (phenol, lignocaine)

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Motor point block

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Regional nerve block

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Stellate ganglion block

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Coeliac plexus nerve block

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Skull traction

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Surgical Interventions

Tenotomy (subcutaneous/open)

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Soft tissue release surgery

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Tendon lengthening

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Tendon transfer

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Release of pulleys in hand

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Joint stabilization / arthrodesis

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC and DNB)

Excision arthroplasty

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC and DNB)

Osteotomy (genu valgum/varum, hip)

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Amputation / revision amputation

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Club foot (CTEV) surgical/bony correction

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Excision of ganglion

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Skin grafting

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Skin flap rotation

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Urethral dilatation

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Urethral repair

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC and DNB)

Sphincterotomy

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC and DNB)

Balloon dilation (urethral)

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC and DNB)

Penoscrotal fistula repair

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC and DNB)

Sacral anterior root stimulation

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC and DNB)

Spinal cord stimulation

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC and DNB)

Neuro-prosthetic implant

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); A (DNB)

Osseointegration (limb prosthesis)

ProcedureA (DNB)

Stem cell therapy (rehabilitation)

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); A (DNB)

Scopies

Arthroscopy (diagnostic and therapeutic)

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Proctoscopy

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Miscellaneous procedures

Endotracheal suction

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Endotracheal intubation

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Nasogastric tube insertion

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Central venous line insertion and care

ProcedureAdvanced (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Flatus tube insertion

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Stoma care

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Venti mask/nasal prong oxygen delivery

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Arterial blood sampling

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Monitoring of vital signs

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Venesection

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Incision and drainage of abscess

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Pulse oximetry

InterpretationIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Tourniquet application

ProcedureIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Brain death identification

Clinical examinationIndependently (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Diagnostic Interventions

Musculoskeletal ultrasound (diagnostic)

InterpretationAdvanced (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Isokinetic exercise testing

Lab techniqueAdvanced (NMC and DNB)

Clinical gait analysis

Clinical examinationAdvanced (NMC); syllabus (DNB)

Instrumental gait analysis

InterpretationAdvanced (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Urodynamic evaluation

InterpretationAdvanced (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Foot pressure analysis

InterpretationAdvanced (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Dynamic posturography (balance assessment)

InterpretationAdvanced (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Esophageal manometry

InterpretationAdvanced (NMC and DNB)

Transcutaneous oximetry

InterpretationAdvanced (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Doppler test (vascular)

InterpretationAdvanced (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Cutaneous thermography

InterpretationAdvanced (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Spondylometry

InterpretationAdvanced (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Body composition analysis

Lab techniqueAdvanced (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Instrumental ADL assessment

InterpretationAdvanced (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Dynamometry (grip/muscle strength)

Lab techniqueAdvanced (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Exercise testing (general)

Lab techniqueAdvanced (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Pulmonary function testing

InterpretationAdvanced (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Biofeedback therapy

Lab techniqueAdvanced (NMC); B2 (DNB)

Audiometry

InterpretationAdvanced (NMC); B1 (DNB)

Modified barium swallow study

InterpretationAdvanced (NMC and DNB)

Instrumental swallowing assessment

InterpretationAdvanced (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Ultrasound evaluation of swallowing

InterpretationAdvanced (NMC); B3 (DNB)

Intraluminal pharyngeal manometry

InterpretationAdvanced (NMC and DNB)

Shuttle walk test

Lab techniquesyllabus (DNB)

Clinical Evaluation and Documentation

General physical examination (PMR)

Clinical examinationsyllabus (DNB)

Manual muscle testing (MMT) / muscle charting

Clinical examinationsyllabus (DNB)

Sensory examination (PMR)

Clinical examinationsyllabus (DNB)

Vibration sense testing

Clinical examinationsyllabus (DNB)

Monofilament testing (diabetic foot)

Clinical examinationsyllabus (DNB)

Barthel Index

Interpretationsyllabus (DNB)

Bone scan (nuclear scintigraphy) interpretation

Interpretation

Communication and Administrative Skills

Breaking bad news / communicating complex information

Communication / adminsyllabus (DNB)