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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 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.

More Databases

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.

Embodied LabsImmersive virtual reality labs giving users first-person experience of aging individuals with unique diagnoses and perspectives. Login requires UNE email account. Access is limited to specific windows of time; check the schedule.

Google ScholarGoogle search of scholarly literature. Can be set up to recognize your UNE access. 

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. 

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. Free personal account required.

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.

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Anatomy Resources

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.

AccessMedicine – Human Anatomy Modules

Point of Care Tools

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.

Rehabilitation Reference CenterRehabilitation information for rehabilitation professionals and patients. Includes evidence based clinical reviews on rehabilitation topics, drug information, patient information, and exercise images.

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.

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

Evidence-Based Practice

Evidence-Based Practice (UNE)

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

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

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

Videos

ICE Learning CenterVideos of real patients and therapists in clinical settings for students and faculty of physical and occupational therapy. Starting guide video

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.

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

Short videos which demonstrate physical therapy exercises.

Drug Information

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.

UNE Pharmacy ResourcesSee Pharmacy Research Guide for additional resources

Citations

AMA Style Guide

APA Style Guide

RefWorksCollect references from online databases, websites and other sources. Easily insert citations into papers and automatically format reference lists. Sharing tools for groups.

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.