Links
Links on this page do not constitute a promotional link or any kind of endorsement, but may be of interest
PHYSIOTHERAPY AND ELECTROTHERAPY RELATED LINKS
Turn of the Century Electrotherapy Museum
Some fascinating stuff on machines from days gone by
Physiopedia
Physiopedia is an ambitious project which aims to eventually offer an evidence-based knowledge resource for rehabilitation professionals throughout the world. This project is currently being developed with universities from the UK and the USA and we are keen to establish further partnerships with other institutions from around the world. We are also seeking input from physiotherapy and physical therapy experts who will add great value to this resource
PEDro
PEDro is the Physiotherapy Evidence Database. PEDro is a free database of over 18,000 randomised trials, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy
Physiotherapy Choices
Physiotherapy Choices is a database designed for use by consumers of physiotherapy services, including patients, their friends and families, health service managers, and insurers. The database provides a catalogue of the best research evidence of the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions
Physio Wizard
Physio wizard is an educational site and aims to share knowledge for physio students and other healthcare rofessionals. It would not be possible without the kind donation of information by senior practitioners.
World Confederation for Physical Therapy
Link to the main WCPT website
PhysioBob
Useful resource for jobs, courses and CPD opportunities
PhysioRoom
Sports injury website - mainly aimed at the public
PhysioGuru
This site aims to provide a raft of information relating to physio, jobs, research and discussion - worth a look
Healthcare Events
Healthcare Events is the leading organiser of healthcare conferences and exhibitions in the UK.
Wounds UK
Excellent resource based website predictably concerning aspects of wound care. Also links to e-newsletter which makes for a great read if this is your field of interest, research or practice
www.pain-talk.co.uk
The National discussion forum for Nurses, Doctors & Allied Professionals working in (or with a specific interest in) acute and chronic pain management
Electrotherapy Wikipedia
Wikipedia - the free encyclopedia - some interesting information, views and references
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Direct links to CSP main web site
World Association for Laser Therapy
The World Association for Laser Therapy (WALT) was formed in May 1994 when two international organizations, (International Laser Therapy Association (ILTA) and International Society for Laser Application In Medicine (ISLAM)) unified to pursue the common goals of promoting research, education and clinical application of laser photostimulation world-wide. WALT pursues its mission of research, education, and clinical application of laser therapy via workshops, biennial congresses and our scientific journal – Photomedicine and Laser Surgery.
Center for Evidence Based Physiotherapy
Mission : To search, collect and disseminate available scientific evidence in the physiotherapy domain for physiotherapists, health care workers, patients and financiers of health care.
UK Cochrane Centre
The UK Cochrane Centre aims to facilitate and co-ordinate the preparation and maintenance of systematic reviews of randomized controlled trials of health care
Australian Physiotherapy Association
Includes access to journal articles, news and reviews
National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE)
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence works on behalf of the National Health Service and the people who use it. We make recommendations on treatments and care using the best available evidence.
JOURNALS
Journal of Sports Therapy
The Journal of Sports Therapy aims to be an internationally recognised, scholarly, peer reviewed journal for sports therapists and other healthcare and research communities in order to advance musculoskeletal and sports related best practice
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND RESOURCE LINKS
INTUTE : Health and Life Sciences (previously BIOME)Web links for Health and Life Sciences - invaluable PhysiosupportGerman Electrotherapy Site Human Hand in 3DPotentially useful 3D hand map - can drill down to muscle, vessel and bone layers. Other maps available on the same site Index of Physical Therapy Training programs in the USAHow to become a Physical Therapist : a non profit USA site with listing of training programs Whole Brain AtlasFrom Harvard Medical School - covers normal brain and pathologies Clinical TrialsUSA - National Institutes of Health - searchable database of clinical trials RDInfoCurrent research support - grants & opportunities. Also links to research methods information and stats help Cochrane LibraryEvidence based medical database PubMedFree searchable online database (free version of MEDLINE) - free access to over 15 million publications BioMed CentralWide variety of biomedical research journals - free access British Medical JournalFree access to original research articles NICENational Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence - UK resource for ' . .authoritative, robust and Health Information Resources (was National Library for Health)Network of NHS (UK) library services and resources including online journal access if registered |
PATIENT and SUPPORT GROUP LINKS
I AM FREQUENTLY ASKED TO PUT UP LINKS TO PATIENT GROUPS AND SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SPECIFIC DISEASES. Although this is not a patient based information site, I will give it a go for a while and see how useful they are the users of the site. As with any other links, they are not endorsement, nor am I necessarily in agreement with what is being suggested, but just offered as potentially useful links.
Drugwatch
DrugWatch.com is a comprehensive Web site database featuring extensive information about thousands
of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide.
DrugWatch.com includes up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications
and includes details about associated side effects to aid in the protection of patients and consumers.
DrugAlert
DrugAlert.org is a comprehensive database featuring information and news alerts about potentially dangerous drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. The Web site is dedicated to keeping the public informed about drug recalls, side effects, and pending litigation associated with various drugs and their manufacturers
Mesothelioma Information Site
Mesothelioma Prognosis is a leading Internet resource for concise and comprehensive information about the dangers of asbestos exposure and coping with mesothelioma diagnosis
Mesothelioma Lung Cancer
Our website has the most up to date and comprehensive information about Pleural Mesothelioma on the web today; with information ranging from a complete list of symptoms, to treatment options and steps to take after a diagnosis.
