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Physical Therapy/Physical Therapy Assistant: Other Online Research Sources
Evidence Research Tips from APTA
- Evidence and ResearchResearch tips, tools and grant information from APTA.
Scholarly Google Search
Search Google Scholar for peer-reviewed articles but do not pay for articles that are not full text. Use our databases or our Interlibrary Loan service to get a free copy of an article.
Online Research Tools
These sites provide reliable, authoritative research material.
- PEDro: Physiotherapy Evidence DatabasePEDro is the Physiotherapy Evidence Database. PEDro is a free database of over 20,000 randomised trials, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy.
- The Cochrane LibraryThe Cochrane Library is a collection of six databases that contain different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making, and a seventh database that provides information about groups in The Cochrane Collaboration.
- Centers for Disease Control and PreventionResearch, data and statistics on a wide range of diseases and conditions.
- PubMedPubMed comprises more than 21 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.
- National Guideline ClearinghouseNGC is a public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
- A.D.A.M. Medical EncyclopediaThe A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations. This is a service of the National Institutes of Health.
Health Guides & Sources
Health materials and other full-text options:
- Books and Resources- Disabled Village ChildrenThis online manual contains a wealth of clear and detailed information along with easy-to-implement strategies for all who are concerned about the well being of children with disabilities, especially those living in communities with limited resources.
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