LibGuides: Physical Therapy: Getting Started

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Clinical Presentation of Disease
Examples of the diagnosis, examination/evaluation, interventions and procedures for the clinical presentation of diseases. They can also be searched by physiologic or specialty area.

Bates Visual Guide to Physical Examination
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These clinical skills videos deliver head-to-toe and systems-based physical examination techniques including assessments for adult, infant, child and older adults.

Musculoskeletal Exams
A step-by-step learning video series designed to teach essential and foundational musculoskeletal physical assessment.

Kanopy
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Collections of training videos including Medcom, Nevco, and other patient interaction training series.

How to Use This Guide

On each page of this guide you'll find web-based and print resources, plus tips on how to get the most out of them. Many resources and topics overlap, and when you see a resource on multiple pages that means it's a versatile title.

This Getting Started page offers tips on developing a topic and resources for getting to know Physical Therapy topics and concepts.

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Getting To Know Your Topic

Anatomy and Physiology Revealed
An interactive cadaver dissection experience. This unique multimedia study aid is designed to help you explore human anatomy using cadaver specimens and master physiology concepts through animation. Digital dissections allow unlimited drill and practice - anytime, anywhere. Detailed information and audio pronunciations build anatomical knowledge, and comprehensive quizzing reinforces learning.

AccessPhysiotherapy
Focused the study, instruction and practice of physical therapy, this resource includes 20 textbooks, +500 procedure and exercise videos, NPTE review, image galleries, self-assessment tools, and anatomy tools.
AccessMedicine
Provides access to Harrison's, Goodman & Gilman, Williams Obstetrics and Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment. It also includes drug monographs, a diagnostic tool and current practice guidelines in primary care.
Stat!Ref
Includes the Merck Manual, AAFP Conditions, Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care, Therapeutics Exercise, multiple Nursing Procedures & Guidelines and the ICD-9-CM & ICD-10 Worktext and Converters. Also provides a medical calculator, Stedman's Medical Dictionary and links to practice guidelines.
Nursing Reference Center PLUS
This easy-to-use resource is full of evidence-based info on diseases, procedures, drugs, and more, all written to be easy to use at the point-of-care. (This is also available to Simmons students as an iPhone/iPod touch app.)
Credo Reference
A searchable collection of over 500 books, this resource can help define your topic and connect you to books, journals, images and related concepts.
Merck Manuals
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One of the world's most widely used comprehensive medical resources for professionals and consumers.

Books: In-depth Information on Your Topic

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Explore Anatomical Structures

These free websites let you explore more about human anatomical structures from the comforts of the Internet.

Google Body
3D model of the human body. You can peel back different layers, zoom in and navigate to different parts.
WinkingSkull
Interactive study guide from Thieme. Includes illustrations and self assessment quizes.
Gray's Anatomy
The classic Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body with color engravings and a comprehensive subject index.

Physical Therapy: Getting Started