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Physical Therapy Resources

Databases for Physical Therapy

AccessPhysiotherapyTextbooks, procedure and exercise videos, images, self assessment tools, and a unique cadaver dissection tool to support the practice, study and instruction of physical therapy.

PubMed (MEDLINE)PubMed search of MEDLINE, the U.S. National Library of Medicine database of biomedical literature. Tutorials.

CINAHL CompleteThe comprehensive source for nursing and allied health journals, including physical and occupational therapy, physician assistant, public health, and more.

More Databases

AccessMedicineKey medical textbooks and other resources, including the Lange Educational Library. Mobile app instructions.

AMED - The Allied and Complementary Medicine DatabaseAlternative medicine database from The British Library.

Bates' Visual Guide to Physical ExaminationInteractive clinical skills videos on physical examination techniques.

Elsevier

ClinicalKeyCurrent clinical information for fast, concise answers at point-of-care. Mobile app instructions.

Cochrane Collection PlusSearch across the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Methodology Register, and Cochrane Clinical Answers.

Cochrane Database of Systematic ReviewsLeading database of systematic reviews and protocols in health care.

Elsevier

EmbaseUp-to-date biomedical and pharmacological information on medical and drug-related subjects. Video tutorials.

Embodied LabsImmersive virtual reality labs giving users first-person experience of aging individuals with unique diagnoses and perspectives. Login requires a UNE email account.

ICE Learning CenterPhysical and occupational therapy videos of real patients and therapists in clinical settings. Starting guide video. Enter your UNE email address to log in.

LexidrugPoint-of-care drug information used in many hospitals; integrates with UpToDate. Training videos.

NatMed ProEvidence-based resource on natural medicines, dietary supplements, and complementary and integrative therapies.

PEDRO (Physiotherapy Evidence Database)Trials, systematic reviews and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for physiotherapy interventions.

ProQuest CentralScholarly and trade articles, news sources, magazines and more covering all major academic subject areas.

Elsevier

ScopusCitations and abstracts from scholarly research journals across the sciences. Advanced tools for citation analysis and journal ranking. Video tutorials. 

SPORTDiscusArticles from sports and sports medicine journals, including exercise physiology, coaching, and training and conditioning.

Trip Medical DatabaseClinical search engine of high-quality research evidence.

UpToDateEvidence-based, synthesized medical information for point-of-care decision-making. UpToDate training videos. Mobile app instructions. Requires a free, personal account. Log in through this link every 90 days to retain your UNE access.

Visible Body SuiteDetailed, Interactive 3D atlas of the human body. Requires a free account. Be patient - can take up to 30 seconds to load the first time you access. Users must login at least every 150 days from the above link to retain access. Tutorial. Mobile app instructions.

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Anatomy Resources

Visible Body SuiteDetailed, Interactive 3D atlas of the human body. Requires registering a free account. Be patient - can take up to 30 seconds to load the first time you access. Tutorial. Mobile app instructions.

Anatomy & Physiology RevealedAn interactive cadaver dissection experience. Detailed information and audio pronunciations build anatomical knowledge, and comprehensive quizzing reinforces learning. (AccessPhysiotherapy platform)

Human Anatomy ModulesInteractive modules that allow for visualization of the human body in 3D format. (AccessMedicine platform)

LUMEN Learn'EmInteractive models with testing. Click on area of the body to explore and then the numbers on the models for identification. Areas covered: skeletal, muscle, nerves, arteries, dermatones, cutaneous innervation. Provided by Loyola University Medical Education Network

Muscle AtlasUniversity of Washington Department of Radiology Muscle Atlas and teaching materials. Contains an illustrated atlas of the muscles of the upper and lower extremities and online teaching materials on musculoskeletal radiology.

Anatomy Digital Flashcards

Point of Care Tools

UpToDateEvidence-based, synthesized medical information for point-of-care decision-making. UpToDate training videos. Mobile app instructions. Requires a free, personal account. Log in through this link every 90 days to retain your UNE access.

Bates' Visual Guide to Physical ExaminationInteractive clinical skills videos on physical examination techniques.

DynaMedEvidence-based decision tool for point-of-care use. Mobile app instructions.

Evidence-Based Practice

unelogoEvidence-Based Practice (UNE)Background information for learning about the evidence-based practice process, including forming PICO questions and using the evidence pyramid to identify best study types for answering questions.

Screenshot 2025-02-26 at 12.51.03 PMECRI Guidelines TrustWeb-based repository of evidence-based clinical practice guideline content.

Cochrane_logo_stacked.svgCochrane Collection PlusSearches across the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Methodology Register, and Cochrane Clinical Answers.

PEDROPEDro: Physiotherapy Evidence DatabaseSearch randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy

TRIPTrip Medical DatabaseSearch evidence based resources together quickly. Includes a PICO search tool.

Videos

ICE Learning CenterPhysical and occupational therapy videos of real patients and therapists in clinical settings. Starting guide video. Enter your UNE email address to log in.

Bates' Visual Guide to Physical ExaminationInteractive clinical skills videos on physical examination techniques.

Academic Video OnlineMultidisciplinary streaming video titles including documentary, feature films, video demonstrations and more.

Drug Information

OvidWaltersKluwerLexidrugPoint-of-care drug information used in many hospitals; integrates with UpToDate. Training videos.

NatMedNatMed ProEvidence-based resource on natural medicines, dietary supplements, and complementary and integrative therapies. Formerly Natural Medicines.

unelogoUNE Pharmacy ResourcesSee Pharmacy Research Guide for additional resources

Research & Publishing

Research Beyond the BasicsFrom UNE Library Services: Understand the steps in the research process to efficiently complete your assignment.

CARE: Case Report GuidelinesGuidelines designed to increase the accuracy, transparency, and usefulness of case reports, including the CARE checklist.

Copyright & Fair UseGuidelines for using copyrighted works while doing scholarly research.

Create a Research PosterGuidelines and tips for creating a research poster.

DUNE: DigitalUNEUNE's online repository of scholarly and creative works of the UNE community.