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Information Sources
The resources included here provide information specific to both current and prospective PT students at Clarkson University, faculty, and practitioners.
Databases
Search for literature/articles, data, and research evidence
Foundational Information
Gather background information and terminology for medical/health topics
PT Texts
These texts available in print to borrow from the Health Sciences Library. Use the Search Discovery to find more.
- ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription
- Atlas of Human Anatomy
- Anatomy and Human Movement: Structure and Function
- Campbell’s Physical Therapy for Children
- Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation: An Evidence-Based Approach
- Comprehensive Guide to Geriatric Rehabilitation,
- Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists: Screening for Referral
- Introduction to Physical Therapy and Patient Skills
- Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System : Foundations for Rehabilitation
- Measurement of Joint Motion
- Moore’s Essential Clinical Anatomy
- Muscles: Testing & Function with Posture & Pain
- Observational Gait Analysis Handbook
- Orthopedic Physical Assessment
- Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
- Physical Rehabilitation
- Physical Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete
- Scientific Foundations & Principles of Practice in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- Therapeutic Exercise: Moving Toward Function
- Trail Guide to Movement: Building the Body in Motion
eBooks
Many of the required PT course texts are available on these platforms:
Medical eBook Collections
These texts include collections specifically geared towards PT students and practitioners.
Useful Websites
From professional organizations to abbreviations used by Physical Therapists, these websites provide additional information for our current and prospective PT students.
- American Academy of Physical Therapy
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
- Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT)
- National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research
- National Rehabilitation Association
- PhysicalTherapist.com
- Physical Therapy Abbreviations
- World Physiotherapy
- PT @ CU