LibGuides: Physical Therapy/Physical Therapy Assistant: Videos

Videos from Films on Demand

These videos are part of our Films on Demand database. Off-campus you will be asked for your N# and PIN.

Movements at Joints of the Body
This program, divided into three parts, uses live subjects to demonstrate various body movements.

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The first part focuses on movements at the synovial joints-gliding movements (typified in the wrist area); rotation movements (medial and lateral); and angular movements (flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and circumduction). Special movements include inversion, eversion, protraction, retraction, pronation, elevation, and depression. A second part examines the actions of muscles in specific areas of the body, including face, head, spine, extremities, and abdomen.
The Body in Motion: Introduction
This program uses vivid animations and real-life examples to show how the musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems work and how they influence and respond to movement.
The Human Body Video Clip Collection
This collection of 52 video clips (30 seconds to 2 minutes 30 seconds each) combines high-quality film footage and detailed animations to take a close-up look at the body’s building blocks, the architecture of the body, the nervous system.
Physical Therapy for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A physical therapist describes treatment for CTS. Using a hand model, he shows how the carpal tunnel is formed and how the median nerve can be compressed.
Physical Therapy as a Career
Physical therapists function as physical trainers, educators, sports psychologist, and administrator. Personal qualities include good people skills and ability to adapt.
Physical Therapy Assistant and Aide
This program profiles the jobs of physical therapy assistant and aide, detailing their responsibilities, essential skills, and differences.

Online Videos

There are many PT videos on YouTube. Be careful to select reliable, trusted sources.

MoveForwardPT's YouTube Channel
Videos from APTA's MoveForward channel.
APTA YouTube Channel
Excel Physical Therapy Videos

iTunes Videos

The NCC Allied Health Department recommends additional videos available through iTunes University.

ITunes Videos from Miami-Dade Community College

Open the document for instructions. Follow the link for videos from Miami-Dade Community College.

Physical Therapy Resources on iTunesU
iTunesU provides a variety of video and audio podcasts from colleges and universities, most available free for download to your computer or MP3 player.

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