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

Medical Dictionary 1:

Medical Dictionary 2:

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.