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Physical Therapy Resources

Databases for Physical Therapy

AccessPhysiotherapyTextbooks, procedure and exercise videos, self assessment tools, NPTE® resources, 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 UltimateThe comprehensive source for nursing and allied health journals, including physical and occupational therapy, physician assistant, public health, and more.

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

Academic Video OnlineStreaming video including documentaries, feature films, video demonstrations, interviews and news reports.

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 available.

Cochrane All DatabasesEBSCO search of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Methodology Register, and Cochrane Clinical Answers.

Cochrane Database of Systematic ReviewsEBSCO search of the leading database of systematic reviews and protocols in health care.

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ConsensusAI-powered search of peer-reviewed sources. Creates evidence-based answers and summaries, with citations to the original research. Medical mode narrows your search to the highest-quality medical sources. How to search & best practices.

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

Elsevier

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

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 Central PremiumScholarly and trade articles, news sources, magazines and more covering all major academic subject areas. AI-powered search.

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 BodyDetailed, 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. Mobile app available.

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Other Key Resources

Clinical Anatomy Study ResourcesTexts and multimedia tools for studying all aspects of human anatomy.

Drug InfoExplore the pharmacy databases for information on drugs, medications, & supplements.

Evidence-Based PracticeBackground information for learning about the EBP process, including forming PICO questions & using the evidence pyramid to identify best study types for answering questions.

Embodied LabsImmersive virtual reality experiences give first-person perspectives of individuals dealing with conditions and diagnoses. Login requires a UNE email account.

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

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.

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

Elsevier

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

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