Physiotherapy
Electronic Resources
The NHS subscribes to key healthcare databases, full text journals, e-books and more for its staff. To access these you need to have an Athens username and password. You can obtain one by self-registering at: www.evidence.nhs.uk
An Athens Self-Registration leaflet is available from the Education Centre Libraries at Good Hope, Heartlands, Solihull and Queen Elizabeth hospital
E-Books Collection
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eBook titles are listed on the library catalogue www.base-library.nhs.uk. New eBooks are constantly being added, simply log on with your Athens account.
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Choose your own eBooks by simply logging on with your Athens account at www.ebookcentral.proquest.com/
(Require Athens Registration)
E-Journals
Staff can access the following Physiotherapy full text electronic journals through their Athens account from the ASK Discovery Tool
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Advances in Rehabilitation
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Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
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Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation
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Archives of Physiotherapy
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Arthritis Research & Therapy
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Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation
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Journal of Hand Therapy
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Journal of Physiotherapy
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Journal of Rehabilitation
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Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation
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Manual Therapy, Posturology & Rehabilitation Journal
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Muscle & Nerve
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Musculoskeletal Care
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New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy
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Physiotherapy
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Seminars in Arthritis & Rheumatic Diseases
Useful Websites
This section lists some useful websites, organisations, professional bodies, and Patient information sites useful for Physiotherapy professionals.
Anatomy TV
Access to 3D models of human anatomy. The anatomical models can be rotated and layers of anatomical details stripped away and added as required. Access via Athens
ASK –UHB Discovery Tool
This is a “Google” type tool enabling a “one search” for guidelines, eBooks, eJournals and full text articles. Access via Athens
BMJ Case Reports
Clinically important common or rare conditions. Browse recent cases by specialty, or locate videos and images. Access via Athens.
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Clinical Key
Clinical Key enables searching from a single platform across eBooks, eJournals, procedural videos, drug information, patient information and images. Access via Athens.
Clinical Skills.net
More than 160 clinical skills procedures, all in a user-friendly illustrated format and regularly updated. Access via Athens.
Cochrane Clinical Answers
www.cochraneclinical answers.com/
Practical evidence for healthcare decision making.
The Cochrane Library
Full-text access to high-quality evidence such as systematic reviews and randomised controlled trials (RCTs). to inform healthcare decision-making.
Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group
http://musculoskeletal.cochrane.org/
Produces systematic reviews of evidence on musculoskeletal conditions.
KnowledgeShare
A targeted “current awareness” service for high impact documents in your area.
NHS Evidence
24/7 portal available to all NHS staff and students to access nationally procured resources.
NHS Improving Quality
Knowledge from across the NHS to shape the healthcare improvement landscape.
Orthogate
A gateway to high quality orthopaedic and trauma material on the Internet.
PEDro: Physiotherapy Evidence Database
Bibliographic details and abstracts of evidence.
Shoulderdoc.co.uk
A collection of materials on shoulder and elbow problems; includes videos, animated presentations, interactive guides, articles and eBooks.