COD Library - Physical Therapy Research Guide

Physical Therapy Research Guide

Library Catalogs

Use the catalogs below to locate print and audio-visual materials.

C.O.D. Library Catalog (Search for items in our Library)
- Physical Therapy Resources in the C.O.D. Library
- Human Anatomy Resources in the C.O.D. Library
- Human Physiology Resources in the C.O.D. Library
Search other Library Catalogs and learn about reciprocal borrowing from local Colleges

Reference Works

Reference materials are well indexed, organized, concise, and highly credible. They provide overviews, definitions, specific information or addresses. Types of reference books include: directories, dictionaries and encyclopedias, basic health books (describing diseases and conditions), and drug resources. Since you cannot normally take these materials home, remember that you will have to photocopy, or write down the information that you need. These books are in the reference collection on the first floor of the Library:

Ciba Collection of Medical Illustrations REF QM 25 .N72
Gray's Anatomy REF QM 23.2 .G73
Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions REF R121 .M67 2009
PT Magazine of Physical Therapy. Buyer's Guide REF RM698 .P8 2010
The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine REF RC1206 .O94 2006
Stedman's Orthopaedic and Rehab Words REF RD723 .S74 2006

Click here** to view more recommended reference books (including full-text, online books) found in the C.O.D. reference collection.

**Clicking this link will take you to the Consumer Health Resource Guide's section on reference material

Anatomy and Physiology

Need to use anatomy models? Click here for a list of models available in the C.O.D. Library

Click Here to access the COD Library's Anatomy & Physiology Research Guide

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Article Databases

Look for journal articles on your topic in C.O.D.'s article databases (online indexes that also contain some full text articles). You must have a valid College of DuPage library card to access the electronic indexes and databases from off-campus.

Health Research Databases

Have more questions about how to find journal, magazine or newspaper articles? Look at C.O.D. Library's Research Help frequently asked questions and answers page!

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Internet Sites

Below are some helpful Physical Therapy resources selected by College of Dupage Library's Health Science Librarian. The College of DuPage and the C.O.D. Library do not create or control any of these resources, and they will not be held responsible for misuse of information or any adverse effects of recommendations stated in these resources.

American Physical Therapy Association An excellent resource for the PT professional. Includes information on recent research in the field, career information, clinical information, legal notes and much more
Disability.gov Comprehensive access to disability-related information and resources
51 Physical Therapy Resources From ONWARD Healthcare, the 51 top rated sites are broken down into eight categories
Hardin MD : Physical Therapy / Physiology
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/phys.html
Links to PT directory sites as well as sites containing PT-related images
How to Try This: Assessments and Best Practices in Care of Older Adults
http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/static.asp?pageid=730390
The Hartford Institute for Geriatrics and the American Journal of Nursing present videos and written information about assessment tools, scales and measurements used with older adults
MEDLINEplus National Library of Medicine
Search for the following health topics: rehabilitation, surgery and rehabilitation, assistive devices, disabilities, amputees, mobility aids
Physical Therapy--The Web Space A gateway resource for physical therapy professionals that includes links to learning resources and journals
Physical Therapy Guide from About.com This guide is created and maintained by a physical therapist on staff at About.com. This site contains both excellent and not-so-excellent resources, so choose carefully
State of Illinois--Physical Therapy Information on Physical Therapy professions licensed by the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation

Interested in more useful health-related resources?

Check out the Consumer Health Resources Guide for information on:

Recommended Reference and General collection print materials suitable for academic assignments and consumer health needs
Links to health-related article databases and useful CINAHL tutorials
Links to pre-formulated searches in our Library catalog and step-by-step instructions w/ graphics
Even more annotated Internet sites arranged by categories
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers about Health Information Literacy
Tips for evaluating online and print health resources
Annotated links to multicultural and multilingual resources

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Citing Sources

Health Science Courses often require APA citation style but you may be asked to use MLA style (clarify with your instructors what style is required for each research project).

C.O.D. Library's Citing Sources Page contains APA and MLA examples for print and electronic resources as well as additional citation sites, parenthetical (in-text) citation information, and access to the NoodleBIB Bibliography Composer

A Word or Two About APA Citation handout

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