This is a selective list of resources on Physical Therapy in the UCC libraries and on the World Wide Web.
The WWW contains many useful sites, but because not all are equally credible and accurate, their evaluation becomes an important part of the research process. Many of the same methods used to evaluate print sources should also be used to evaluate WWW sites. Just as you can't believe everything you see in print, so it goes with the WWW—seeing a site online, doesn't mean it's a good source. It is your job as a World Wide Web user to evaluate a site's quality and relevance. Please refer to WEB SITE EVALUATION for helpful tips.
If you have any questions about a site you're exploring, ask a librarian for assistance.
WEB SITE EVALUATION
The following sites explain how to evaluate what you find on the Web:
Thinking Critically About World Wide Web Resources
http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/college/help/critical/index.htm
Evaluating Internet Resources/MCC
http://www.middlesexcc.edu/library/control.cfm?ID=775
ANATOMY
Bartleby.com edition of the 1918 classic, Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body-- http://www.bartleby.com/107/
Hosford Muscle Tables:Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body notes each muscle's origin, insertion, action, blood supply and innervation--http://www.ptcentral.com/muscles/
Lumen Master Muscle indexes all human muscles, their origin, and insertion--http://www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/MedEd/GrossAnatomy/diss ector/muscles/muscles.html
Visible Human Project provides anatomically detailed, three-dimensional representations of male and female human bodies-- http://www.nlm.nih.gov/research/visible/visible_human.html
LISTSERVS/DISCUSSION GROUPS
Listservs and discussion groups are other important sources of information that complement more traditional sources (books or journals, magazines, etc.). Listservs are e-mail group messaging systems relating to a specific topic or subject-- listservs route e-mail messages to all subscribers or members of the list. There are no costs for subscribing. Though there are listservs and discussion groups on many topics, listed below are a few on the subject of physical therapy. Joining a listserv gives you an opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in your field because it can provide cutting edge discussions on theories and developments within your area of interest or expertise.
Though most lists are open to the general public, there are highly specialized lists that have restricted access regarding participation. CAUTION: listservs can generate a great deal of e-mail activity; be selective in subscribing. It is advisable initially to join one or two to monitor the number of messages and activity generated daily. This will minimize the risk of disabling your e-mail system due to high volume.
Once a list receives your request to join, instructions will be sent to your e-mail account explaining the list's rules and policies.
AMSSMNet
This List focuses on Sports Medicine.
To subscribe, send an e-mail to: listserv@msu.edu
Leave the subject field empty. Text field: listname your name@e-mail.address
GERINET
Geriatric care is the subject of this List.
To subscribe, send an e-mail to:listserv@listserv.net
Leave the subject field empty. Text field: listname your name@e-mail.address
PTHER
Pther is a List for the exchange of ideas and information of importance to physical therapists and to the general advancement of the field of physical therapy.
To subscribe, send an e-mail to: pther-subscribe@eGroups.com
Leave the subject field empty. Text field: listname your name@e-mail.address
STROKE-L
This list deals with Stroke/CVA.
To subscribe, send an e-mail to: listserv@ukcc.uky.edu
Leave the subject field empty. Text field: listname your name@e-mail.address
CAREERS/WORK
Occupational Outlook Handbook-- http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm
Physical Therapy Jobs R Us-- http://www.physicaltherapistjobsrus.com/
Rehab Options USA-- http://www.rehaboptions.com/
Rehab Time.com-- http://www.rehabtime.com/
RehabWorld.com-- http://www.rehabworld.com/
ONLINE JOURNALS
Advance: for PT's and PTA's--http://www.advanceforpt.com/
Physical Therapy: Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association-- http://www.ptjournal.org/
Physician and Sports Medicine-- http://www.physsportsmed.com/journal.htm
PT Magazine-- https://www.apta.org/pt_magazine/index.html
ASSOCIATIONS
American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey-- http://www.aptanj.org/
American Physical Therapy Association-- http://www.apta.org
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy-- http://www.fsbpt.org/
DATABASES
(All databases are available on any campus computer through the UCC Libraries website. Remote access [off-campus access] to some Library databases is possible but limited to the UCC community. Ask a Librarian for usernames/passwords for remote access to databases.)
Academic Search Premier (remote access available)
Alt-HealthWatch (remote access available)
Health and Wellness (remote access available
Health Reference Center (remote access available)
Ingenta (http://www.ingenta.com/ remote access available)
Lexis-Nexis Academic (no remote access)
ONLINE CATALOG
Search the online catalog for books, journals, CDs, DVDs, videos owned by the UCC Libraries. It is possible to search by author, title, subject, keyword (and more). The holdings of all UCC Libraries are in the catalog, so materials from all three campus libraries are accessible.
CALL NUMBER AREAS TO BROWSE
600 Applied Sciences
610's Medicine
REFERENCE BOOKS
Directories
150 careers in the health care field. Eldredge, J.
Reed Reference, 1993. REF 610.69EL24e3 (Cranford)
Health professions: career and education directory.
AMA 2000. REF 378.155He349e28 (Plainfield, Cranford)
Health professions education directory, 1997-1998.
AMA, 1997. REF 610.695Am35e25 (Plainfield, Elizabeth, Cranford)
Therapists and allied health professionals career directory.
Gale Research, 1993. REF 331.7Ca18 (Plainfield, Cranford)
Handbooks
Allied health New Jersey.
Learning Express, 1997. REF 610.69AL55nj (Plainfield, Elizabeth, Cranford)
Exploring health care careers: real people tell you what you need to know.
Ferguson Pub., 1997. REF 610.69Ex74 (Plainfield, Elizabeth)
Encyclopedias
Health and illness: a cross-cultural encyclopedia
Levinson, D. ABC-CLIO, 1997. REF 610.3Le578 (Cranford)
Encyclopedia & dictionary of medicine, nursing, & allied health.
Miller, B. Saunders, 1997. REF 610.3Mi612e6 (Plainfield, Elizabeth, Cranford)
Funnctional movement in orthopaedic and sports physical therapy: evaluation, treatment, and outcomes. Churchill Livingstone, 1997. REF 615.82Fu962 (Plainfield)
Orthopaedic and sports physical therapy. Gould, J. (Ed.). Mosby, 1990. REF 615.80r8
Physical therapy for children. Campbell, S. (Ed.). Saunders, 2000. REF 615.82ph569e2 (Plainfield)
Quick reference to physical therapy.Pauls, J. Aspen Publications, 1996.
REF 615.82Pa285 (Plainfield)
The rehabilitation specialist's handbook. Rothstein, J.
F.A. Davis, 1998. REF 617.03Ro746e2 (Plainfield)
PERIODICALS
The following journals and magazines are in the UCC libraries. Note: many additional periodicals relating to politics/public policy are available through the online databases.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Journal of Allied Health
Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy: Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association
Physician and Sports Medicine
Physiotherapy Canada
PT Magazine
CD ROMs(ask at Circulation desk; Library-Use only)
Body Mechanics
Geriatric Exercise & Rehabilitation
Mc Minn's Interactive Clinical Anatomy CD ROM
Plyometric, Stabilization, & Advanced Functional Exercises
Strength Training Exercises
Therapeutic Ball
INTERLIBRARY LOAN
If the UCC Libraries do not own a book or journal that you need, you may request an inter-library loan. The UCC Libraries will obtain a copy of the book, or journal article at no cost to you. It can take approximately 2 weeks to obtain these materials. This service is limited to students, staff, and faculty
INTRALIBRARY LOAN
The UCC libraries operate as one system. Therefore, you have access to all of the materials in each of the College libraries. UCC library materials held on a campus other than the one you are on, will be delivered to you on whichever campus library you designate for pick-up. Allow 2-3 days for delivery.
ACCESS TO OTHER LIBRARIES
Current UCC students, staff, and faculty may borrow materials from:
Kean University, Nancy Thompson Library--http://library.kean.edu/
Seton Hall University Libraries-- http://library.shu.edu/
You will need a consortium card in order use these libraries; please see a UCC librarian to obtain one.
HAVE A QUESTION? ASK A LIBRARIAN.
Please send comments/suggestions to Elsa Bruguier (bruguiere@ucc.edu), Plainfield Campus Librarian.