LibGuides: Physical Therapy Assistant: Resources

Reading Research

How to Read and Understand a Scientific Paper: a Guide for Non-Scientists
Dr. Jennifer Raff at the University of Kansas has written an excellent, short article on how to read scientific study articles.
A Rough Guide to Spotting Bad Science
How do you know when you are being bamboozled by Bad Science?
Critical Appraisal of Scientific Articles
In the era of evidence-based medicine, one of the most important skills a health professional needs is the ability to analyze scientific literature critically.

Evaluating Sources Rhetorically: The BEAM Model
When evaluating a source, consider its rhetorical purpose and function.

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Books in the Library

Ethics in Physical Therapy by Nancy Kirsch
Call Number: R725.5 .K57 2018
ISBN: 9780071823333
Publication Date: 2018-04-09
Introduction to Pathology for the Physical Therapist Assistant by Jahangir Moini; Casey Chaney
Call Number: ebook
ISBN: 9781284179361
Publication Date: 2020-01-30
Documentation for Physical Therapist Assistants by Wendy D. Bircher
Call Number: RM705.B57 2022
ISBN: 9781719643085
Publication Date: 2021-10-08
Fundamentals of Tests and Measures for the Physical Therapist Assistant by George D. Pozgar
Call Number: RM725 .F78 2020
ISBN: 9781284147131
Publication Date: 2019-03-12
Improving Functional Outcomes in Physical Rehabilitation by Edward Bezkor; Susan B. O'Sullivan; Thomas J. Schmitz; F.A. Davis
Call Number: RM700 .I47 2022
ISBN: 9781719640909
Publication Date: 2021-12-06

Online Resources

PEDro, Physiotherapy Evidence Database
PEDro has been informing physiotherapy practice for over 21 years. It is a free database of over 49,000 trials, reviews and guidelines evaluating physiotherapy interventions.
PhysicalTherapist.com
PhysicalTherapist.com is a collaborative, informational website designed for the physical therapy community. Our owners are physical therapists, well-known and respected members of the profession.
Physiopedia
Our mission is to improve global health through universal access to physiotherapy knowledge.
Physical Therapy Web
Physical Therapy Articles & Resources
Standards of Ethical Conduct for the Physical Therapist Assistant
Rehabilitation Measures Database
With more than 500 measures and supported by some of the world's best doctors, clinicians, therapists, and physical medicine and rehabilitation researchers, the Rehabilitation Measures Database (RMD) is the go-to resource for benchmarks and outcomes.
NARIC--National Rehabilitation Information Center
The National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) is the library of the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). We collect, catalog, and disseminate the articles, reports, curricula, guides, and other publications and products of the research projects funded by NIDILRR. NIDILRR funds more than 250 projects each year that conduct research on a wide range of issues including technology, health and function, independent living, and capacity building.
Rehab+
REHAB+ provides a cumulative, searchable database of recent journal article citations, with links to their abstracts, and ratings of their relevance and importance by raters in the MORE system.
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