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Recommended WWW Resources : PHYSICAL THERAPY

The American Physical Therapy Association

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a national professional organization representing nearly 65,000 members. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education.

URL: http://www.apta.org

Physical Therapist Online

Great source of info for all PT's. With facility to post a message on the bulletin board, join a chat room or find out about research, jobs, or continuing ed.

URL: http://physicaltherapist.com/

Physical Therapy Connection

Vast web ring lists numerous personal and professional sites. Find links pages, clinics and educational resources.

URL: http://nav.webring.org/cgi-bin/navcgi?ring=ptconnection;list

Physical Therapy for Students

Designed for prospective PT students looking for information about the profession. Features discussion forum, PT schools in Georgia, and links.

URL: http://www.arches.uga.edu/~cjack/pt.htm

WorldOrtho Online

Includes clinico-pathological case studies, Q&As, lecture notes, abstracts from landmark literature, discussion forum and trauma column.

URL: http://www.worldortho.com/

Cinahl Information Systems

Database of information and resources for healthcare professionals. With list of publications on physical medicine, rehab and physical therapy.

URL: http://www.cinahl.com/

Injury Control Resource Information Network

Hub with injury data, publication information, specific injury resources, research, commercial products and links.

URL: http://www.injurycontrol.com/icrin/

MedWeb - Physical Therapy

Powered by the Health Sciences Library of Emory University, this search engine finds academic departments, clinical practices, and associations.

URL:WWW.MedWeb.Emory.Edu/MedWeb/FMPro?-DB=secondaries.FP3&-Format=Secondary.htm&-Lay=Web&-Max=1000&-Op=eq&Index==Physical_Therapy:*&-Sortfield=Sec&-Token=Physical_Therapy:&-Find

MSN Encarta - Physical Therapy

Encyclopedia article offers a synopsis of the field of physical therapy, provides some history, and explains how therapists are educated.

URL: http://encarta.msn.com/find/Concise.asp?ti=06C43000

Pediatric Orthopedic Discussions

Unmoderated international forum for orthopedic surgeons, and allied health care professionals.

URL: http://www.aaos.org/cgi-bin/newslist?aaos.pediatric

Physical Therapy Web Space

Resources for professionals including texts and journals, job listings, PT schools, organizations and other related sites.

URL: http://automailer.com/tws/

Physical-Therapist

Explore a comprehensive resource for physical therapy professionals. Lists education providers, equipment distributors, and publications.

URL: http://www.physical-therapist.com/

APA Physical Therapy Links

A nicely organized directory featuring hundreds of useful PT links.

URL: http://www.rehabworld.com/rwptlink.htm

The New York Physical Therapy Association

PPTA

Online reference tool for consumers, PTs and PTAs and others interested in physical therapy. Hosted by the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association.

URL: http://www.ppta.org/

PT Connection

Search for subjects such as education, biomechanics, fitness, and spine. Includes a collection of links to specialists and product suppliers.

URL: http://www.appliedhealthservices.com/personal/pt/ptc.htm

PTCentral

Resource for students and clinicians features news, consumer health tips, online courses for students and links. Lists job openings.

URL: http://www.ptcentral.com/index.html

HealthWeb

Provides access to quality internet - accessible health information and education
resources for health care professionals and consumers.

URL: http://www.healthweb.org

WebPT - The Therapists Web Site

Site for health therapists including occupational and physical therapists. Features employment, equipment, supplies,
discussion groups and links.

URL: http://www.webpt.com