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ACSM's guidelines for exercise testing and prescription (MAIN RC684.E9 A37 2022)
The big back book: tips and tricks for therapists (available online)
Chronic pain: a resource for effective manual therapy (available online)
Essentials of physical medicine and rehabilitation: musculoskeletal disorders, pain, and rehabilitation (MAIN RM700 .E84 2019)
Ethics in physical therapy: a case-based approach (MAIN R725.5 .K57 2018)
Exercise training: types and methods, role in disease prevention and health benefits (available online)
Freedom to move: movement therapy for spinal pain and injuries (available online)
Mobilizing the myofascial system: a clinical guide to assessment and treatment of myofascial dysfunctions (available online)
Motor imagery: emerging practices, role in physical therapy and clinical implications (available online)
Move your DNA: restore your health through natural movement (MAIN RM725 .B69 2017)
The power and the grace: a professional's guide to ease and efficiency in functional movement (available online)
Resistance training: principles, adaptations and health effects (available online)
Therapeutic exercise: foundations and techniques (MAIN RM725 .K57 2018)
Transformative physical rehabilitation: thriving after a major health event (available online)
The big back book: tips and tricks for therapists (available online)
Chronic pain: a resource for effective manual therapy (available online)
Essentials of physical medicine and rehabilitation: musculoskeletal disorders, pain, and rehabilitation (MAIN RM700 .E84 2019)
Ethics in physical therapy: a case-based approach (MAIN R725.5 .K57 2018)
Exercise training: types and methods, role in disease prevention and health benefits (available online)
Freedom to move: movement therapy for spinal pain and injuries (available online)
Mobilizing the myofascial system: a clinical guide to assessment and treatment of myofascial dysfunctions (available online)
Motor imagery: emerging practices, role in physical therapy and clinical implications (available online)
Move your DNA: restore your health through natural movement (MAIN RM725 .B69 2017)
The power and the grace: a professional's guide to ease and efficiency in functional movement (available online)
Resistance training: principles, adaptations and health effects (available online)
Therapeutic exercise: foundations and techniques (MAIN RM725 .K57 2018)
Transformative physical rehabilitation: thriving after a major health event (available online)
National physical therapy examination and board review (INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA RM701.6 .B87 2019)
Physical therapist assistant exam (available online)
Physical therapist assistant exam (available online)
Health communication for health care professionals: an applied approach (available online)
Integrated health care for people with autism spectrum disorder (available online)
LGBTQ cultures: what health care professionals need to know about sexual and gender diversity (MAIN RA564.9.H65 L43 2018) and online
Muscle testing: a concise manual (available online)
Musculoskeletal pain - assessment, prediction and treatment (available online)
The thorax: an integrated approach (available online)
Integrated health care for people with autism spectrum disorder (available online)
LGBTQ cultures: what health care professionals need to know about sexual and gender diversity (MAIN RA564.9.H65 L43 2018) and online
Muscle testing: a concise manual (available online)
Musculoskeletal pain - assessment, prediction and treatment (available online)
The thorax: an integrated approach (available online)
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International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy (available online)
Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy (available online)
Physical Therapy (available online)
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Journal of Aquatic Physical Therapy (available online)
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Physiotherapy Evidence Database
A free database of over 4,000 randomised trials, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy.
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A free database of over 4,000 randomised trials, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy.
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