Killer Web Links
Not all Websites are created equally. Slick HTML is no substitute for good Information. All sites listed contain good information or they wouldn't be posted, however, *** indicate my favorites.
Physical Therapy Related Sites
APTAnj:The New Jersey Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association **
APTA:The American Physical Therapy Association ***
Brochures: and Consumer Information from the APTA. Good Stuff, I'd Steal it but they'd sue me.
What is Physical Therapy: this explanation is rather long winded but good.
What is Physical Therapy (Redux): God I love Wikipedia
Physical Therapy.ca: that's physical therapy Canada to ya'll. Nice site with good general Info about physical therapy and the human body.
BWH Protocols: this is the motherload of physical therapy protocols and good information on a variety of diagnoses and conditions. Be warned, this site could be addictive; hypochondriacs stay away. ***
Health / Sports Related Websites
NATA: National Athletic Trainers Association
ATSNJ: Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey
The Athletic Advisor: The Athletic Advisor has evolved into a consultation service for those high schools that do not have the benefit of Athletic Training services. ***
Collins Sports Medicine: Good supplier of taping supplies as well as braces and other rehabilitation equipment. ***
Macgill Discount Supplies: good source for first aid supplies; band aids and wound care equipment.
Winking Skull: This is a free anatomy Human Anatomy Website by Thieme Publishers.
EXER.net:exercise prescription on the net. This website is a good resource for general exercise information but as always, consult with your physician or exercise specialist before beginning any exercise program. ***
PHIL: Public Health Images Library presented by the CDC (centers for disease control)
Make a Pill Card:this website shows how to make a pill card that will help improve compliance with taking medications.
ShoulderDoc.co.uk:This website has some informative video illustrations and general orthopaedic information. ***
Harkness Center For Dance Injuries:This Facility specializes in dance injuries and treating dancers. ***
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:Good website for useful information on Bones, Joints, Muscles and Sports related Activities. ***
Symptom Checker: If your a hypochondriac you will be in hog heaven. Otherwise, it is a useful way to research possible problems.
MDChoice: an interesting website with lots of medical information, on the professional side you can even play doctor.
IASO:International Association for the study of obesity
Free Medical Terminology Course: you get what you pay for
Cornell Erognomics Web: Cornell University website focused on ergonomics (good info) ***
Spine-Health.com: Various videos about different back ailments and surgical procedures. The whole website is quite informative. ***
Healthcare Related Websites: (We provide readers with links to Web sites that may be of interest. Provision of these links does not imply endorsement by OCR Physical Therapy).
ReformPlans: a site sponsored by the World Health Care Congress
Medical Care Costs:MEPS (medical expenditure panel survey) tracks the cost of different diseases on the healthcare system.
Health Insurance Info:Georgetown University Health Policy Institute has put together a consumer guide for getting and keeping health insurance.
National Patient Advocate Foundation:a non-profit patient advocacy organization
Hospital Compare: the Department of Health and Human Services has given us a great way to obsess about the quality of our hospitals.
Disaboom:The dynamic Online Community and Information Resource dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by disability.
Medline Plus:Vast Medical Information resource provided as a free service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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