Physical Therapy Resources

Databases

AccessMedicineA collection of medical resources including Harrison's Online, Hurst's the Heart, Goodman & Gilman's Pharmacology and the Lange Educational Library. Mobile app instructions.

AMED (Allied and Complementary Medicine Database)Alternative medicine database covering mainly European journals.

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

Cochrane Collection PlusSearches multiple Cochrane databases, including Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Methodology Register, and Cochrane Clinical Answers.

Cochrane Database of Systematic ReviewsFull-text systematic reviews and protocols for reviews currently being prepared focusing on the effects of healthcare from the Cochrane Collaboration.

ICE Video LibraryVideos filmed with real therapists and patients with various diagnoses in acute care, skilled nursing, outpatient, home health and ICU settings for students and faculty in PT and OT programs. Starting Guide video

MEDLINE (PubMed)PubMed's search of the US National Library of Medicine biomedical database MEDLINE, which contains millions of citations and abstracts of biomedical literature. PubMed user guide, PubMed online training, "Find articles on a topic" interactive tutorial.

Natural MedicinesEvidence-based resource on dietary supplements, natural medicines, and complementary and integrative therapies.

ProQuest CentralA multidisciplinary database, over 160 subject areas are covered extensively including business and economics, health and medical, news and world affairs, technology and the social sciences .

Rehabilitation Reference CenterEvidence-based clinical reference tool for rehabilitation clinicians at the point-of-care. Video Tutorial. 

SMART (Scientific and Medical Art) ImagebaseDownload high quality medical illustrations and animations depicting anatomy, physiology, surgery, pathology, diseases, conditions, trauma, embryology, histology, 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, training and conditioning, and related topics.

UpToDateEvidence-based, synthesized medical information for point-of-care decision-making. Topics authored by physician experts are continually updated to collate the best current evidence. Requires registration for a personal account to use.  UpToDate video tutorials. Mobile app instructions.