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.

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

Anatomy.tvDetailed 3D models of human anatomy organized by region. Use interactive zoom, rotation, angle, layers, and text to learn and study anatomy including muscles, ligaments, nerves, veins, arteries and bones.

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

ClinicalKeyCollates clinical information from books, journals, drug monographs, and more. Includes First Consult – a point-of-care decision tool, and Procedures Consult – video, text and illustrations for medical procedures. Mobile app instructions.

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.

MEDLINE - PubMedSearches the US National Library of Medicine biomedical database MEDLINE which contains articles, citations and books from biomedical allied health, and biological and physical sciences literature. PubMed Online Training from the National Library of Medicine.

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.

Scientific and Medical Art Imagebase (SMART)Download 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.

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 a personal account to use.  UpToDate video tutorials. Mobile app instructions.