Which of the following was NOT listed as a DPT experience?

• A. Assisted stretch.
• B. Hands-on coaching and cueing.
• C. Use of Hypervolt.
• D. Massage therapy.

Answer: (D)

The idea here is to tell which activities fit the typical experiences you’d have in a Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Assisted stretch is a standard PT intervention, where you guide and gently apply a stretch to help improve flexibility and range of motion. It’s a common hands-on skill you’d use with patients under supervision. Hands-on coaching and cueing are about teaching patients how to perform exercises correctly, safely, and effectively—an essential part of physical therapy practice because good technique drives outcomes and reduces risk. The use of a Hypervolt represents a modern modality some PTs incorporate to prepare tissues, reduce soreness, or address muscle tightness as part of a treatment session. Massage therapy, however, is typically a separate service provided by massage therapists and involves a different licensure and scope of practice; while PTs may use soft tissue techniques, the explicit service of massage therapy isn’t usually listed as a DPT experience.