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 US National Library of Medicine database of biomedical literature. Tutorials. Mobile app instructions.
CINAHL CompleteThe comprehensive source for nursing and allied health journals, including physical and occupational therapy, physician assistant, public health, and more. Video tutorials.
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AccessMedicineMedical resources including Harrison's Online, Hurst's the Heart, Goodman & Gilman's Pharmacology and the Lange Educational Library. Mobile app instructions.
AMED - The Allied and Complementary Medicine DatabaseAlternative medicine database covering mainly European journals.
Bates' Visual Guide to Physical ExaminationClinical skills videos on head-to-toe and systems-based physical examination techniques. OSCE skills videos are not included in our subscription.
ClinicalKeyCurrent clinical information for fast, concise answers at point-of-care. Mobile app instructions.
Cochrane Collection PlusSearches 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 and journal of systematic reviews and protocols in health care.
EmbaseUp-to-date biomedical and pharmacological information on medical and drug-related subjects. Video tutorials.
ICE Learning CenterVideos of real patients and therapists in clinical settings for students and faculty of physical and occupational therapy. Starting guide video
LexicompPoint-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. Formerly Natural Medicines.
PEDRO (Physiotherapy Evidence Database)Search randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews and evidence-based clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy
ProQuest CentralMultidisciplinary database of scholarly and trade articles, news sources, magazines and more covering all major academic subject areas.
Rehabilitation Reference CenterEvidence-based clinical reference tool for rehabilitation clinicians at the point-of-care. Video tutorial.
SMART (Scientific and Medical Art) ImagebaseHigh quality medical illustrations and animations depicting anatomy, physiology, histology, surgery and other medical topics.
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.
Thieme MedOne EducationAccess the electronic versions of select Thieme Atlases and Textbooks.
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. CME function requires registration for a free, personal account.
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. Tutorial. Mobile app instructions.
