Think like a PT.
Real patient cases, step by step, for pre-PT students, PT students and clinicians. Read the story, pick the test that matters and choose what to do next.
| Lying | 126/74 | 84 |
| Sitting | 120/72 | 88 |
| Stand 1 min | 110/68 | 94 |
| Stand 3 min | 98/62 | 102 |
Built for how clinicians think.
Most study tools test what you remember. Waypoint trains what you do with it: read the patient, choose the test, interpret the result and decide the next step. Every lesson opens with a patient and comes back to them with the answer.
A real question from the app.
Step one of a multi-step case. Read the table, pick an answer, and see who every choice would be right for.
| Position | BP | HR | Symptoms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lying | 126/74 | 84 | None |
| Sitting, 2 min | 120/72 | 88 | None |
| Standing, 1 min | 110/68 | 94 | Slightly unsteady |
| Standing, 3 min | 98/62 | 102 | Lightheaded, pale |
How do her readings fit?
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
Learn it in a module, look it up in a reference, apply it in a case, and see the whole condition in a clinical tool.
Modules
Short sections that unlock in order. Each one opens with a patient and ends with the answer and a question.
Patient cases
Quick checks and full cases. Every answer, right or wrong, explains who it would be right for.
Multi-step cases
New findings arrive at each step, the way a real evaluation unfolds, with tables and data to read.
References
Special tests, red flags, outcome measures, dermatomes, lab values and more, ready in seconds.
Clinical tools
Key findings, things to consider, common pitfalls and an example approach for one condition at a time.
Diagrams
Clean anatomy diagrams and charts built for learning, from root levels to the inside of the heart.
Pick your path.
Each journey runs in units, from the first visit to harder cases. Unit 1 of every journey is free, and Survive & Thrive is free in full.
Start free. Go further.
Free
- Survive & Thrive in PT School, in full
- Unit 1 of every journey
- Every quick reference
- Three clinical tools: low back pain, COPD and stroke
Pro
- Every unit of every journey, with all 24 modules
- The full case library, including all multi-step cases
- All 24 clinical tools
- New journeys, cases and references as they are added
Pricing is announced at launch. The waitlist gets the founding price.
Made by students who just lived it.
Every fact has a source
Content is checked against clinical practice guidelines, systematic reviews and research studies before it goes live. More than 450 published sources sit behind it.
Always growing
New journeys, cases and references are added all the time. Recently added: a full Cardiopulmonary journey and a Knee journey.
Written for how you learn
Built by DPT students who just sat through the same classes and rotations, so it explains things the way they actually click.
Everything in Waypoint.
Modules, patient cases, references and clinical tools, organized into journeys that take you from the first visit to harder cases.
Modules that start and end with a patient.
Each module is split into short sections that unlock in order. Every section opens with a patient, teaches what you need, comes back to that patient with the answer, then checks your reasoning with a question.
- Evaluation modules for the shoulder, spine, neck and knee
- Clinical reasoning, red flags and the neuro exam
- Cardiopulmonary evaluation and exercise prescription
- Rotation modules and board exam strategy
Cases that make you think.
Quick checks, full cases and 43 multi-step cases. In a multi-step case, new findings arrive at each step, the way a real evaluation unfolds. Every answer explains who it would be right for.
- Real data where it matters: vital signs, exam tables and test results
- Questions on the story, the test, the finding and the plan
- A case library you can search and filter by topic
Quick references, many with diagrams.
Look things up before class or between patients: special tests and clusters, red flags, outcome measures, dermatomes and myotomes, lab values, vital signs, precautions and documentation.
- Diagrams you can tap and zoom
- Clear tables and key points, not walls of text
- Linked from the journeys where you need them
Key findings
What the story and exam usually show.Things to consider
What to look for and what changes the picture.Common pitfalls
Mistakes students and new clinicians often make.Example approach
One evidence-informed way to structure care.One condition at a time.
Clinical tools bring a whole condition together on one screen, from low back pain and rotator cuff problems to heart failure, COPD and stroke. They are written for learning: an example of how to think about a condition, not instructions for a real patient.
Journeys put it in order.
Each journey is a path of units that mixes modules, references and cases so you learn something, look it up, then use it.
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.
Prices are announced at launch. Join the waitlist to lock in the founding price.
Free
- Survive & Thrive in PT School, in full
- Unit 1 of every journey
- Every quick reference
- Three clinical tools: low back pain, COPD and stroke
Pro
- Every unit of every journey, with all 24 modules
- The full case library, including all multi-step cases
- All 24 clinical tools
- New journeys, cases and references as they are added
| What you get | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Survive & Thrive in PT School | Full | Full |
| Other journeys | Unit 1 | All units |
| Modules | In free units | All 24 |
| Patient cases | In free units | All 269 |
| Quick references | All | All |
| Clinical tools | 3 | All 24 |
| New content as it's added | Free sections | Everything |
How will I pay?
Through the App Store when the app launches on iPhone. Paying on this website is planned and will be added here.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Subscriptions bought in the app are managed and cancelled in your iPhone's App Store settings.
Is there a free trial?
Free is free for as long as you like. Trial details for Pro will be shared at launch.
Questions, answered.
What is Waypoint?
A study app that builds clinical reasoning for pre-PT students, PT students and clinicians: modules, patient cases, quick references and clinical tools, organized into guided journeys.
Who is it for?
Everyone on the PT path: pre-PT students getting ready for school, current PT students from the first year through clinical rotations and board exam prep, and practicing clinicians who want a quick refresher on evaluations, red flags and outcome measures.
Where does the information come from?
Every fact is checked against a published source: clinical practice guidelines, systematic reviews and research studies. More than 450 published sources sit behind the content today. Content is written by our DPT student team with the help of AI tools and reviewed by our team before it goes live.
Is it reviewed by a licensed clinician?
Not yet. Waypoint is a learning tool and may contain errors. If you spot one, report it in the app and we will review it right away.
How often is new content added?
All the time. We add new journeys, cases and references and keep improving what is already there. Recently added: a full Cardiopulmonary journey and a Knee journey.
Does it help with the board exam?
The Board Exam Countdown journey covers study strategy and mixed practice across body systems, and the rest of the app builds the clinical reasoning those questions test.
Is it on Android?
Waypoint launches on iPhone first.
Can I use it on a computer?
Not at launch. Studying on the web is something we would like to add later.
Do I enter patient information?
No. Waypoint uses fictional cases only. Never enter real patient names or details.
When does it launch?
Soon. Join the waitlist and you'll hear first, with the founding price.
How can we help?
We read every message and aim to reply within a day.
Contact us
Email: support email coming soon
Report a mistake
In the app, go to Settings and tap Report an issue. Tell us which content it is about and what should change.
Delete your account
In the app, open Edit profile and tap Delete account at the bottom. This removes your account and progress.
I forgot my password
On the sign-in screen, enter your email, tap Forgot password and follow the link we email you.
How do I manage my subscription?
Subscriptions bought in the app are managed in your iPhone's App Store settings.
Something looks wrong in a case or module
Use Report an issue in Settings. Content mistakes are reviewed and corrected or removed quickly.
Privacy Policy.
Our full Privacy Policy is being finalized and will be posted here before launch.
It will explain what information Waypoint collects, how it is used and stored, and the choices you have, including how to delete your account.
Questions in the meantime? See Support.
Terms of Use.
Our full Terms of Use is being finalized and will be posted here before launch.
They will cover using Waypoint, subscriptions and billing, and the educational nature of the content.
Questions in the meantime? See Support.