Libguides: Physical Therapy: Physical Therapy Guide

AMA Manual

AMA Manual of Style by Cheryl Iverson (Editor); Stacy Christiansen (Editor); Annette Flanagin (Editor); JAMA and Archives Journals Staff (Editor)
ISBN: 9780195176339

Ebooks

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A collection of electronic books (eBooks) on a wide range of topics, including fiction and nonfiction.
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Systematic reviews of primary research in human health care and health policy, and these are internationally recognized as the highest standard in evidence-based health care resources. Note: some content is freely accessible.
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An index of sources covering all areas of medicine, including dentistry and nursing. Corresponds to the print indexes: Index Medicus, Index to Dental Literature, and International Nursing Index. Date coverage: 1965 to present.
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Biomedical research journals covering a broad range of disciplines, including medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and pre-clinical sciences.

Other Useful Resources

APTA
"APTA is an individual membership professional organization representing more than 100,000 member physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students."
AACPVR
"The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) is a multidisciplinary professional association comprised of health professionals who serve in the field of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation."
AHA
"The American Hospital Association (AHA) is the national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. Nearly 5,000 hospitals, health care systems, networks, other providers of care and 43,000 individual members come together to form the AHA."