University of South Alabama Biomedical Library

Physical Therapy Library Assignment Part 2

   

PubMed

10a
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Using PubMed, search the MeSH database to find the correct MeSH term for Patellofemoral Syndrome. What is the correct MeSH heading?

Once you find the correct MeSH term for Patellofemoral Syndrome, select it and check the box "Send To: Search Box with AND". Now do a search for the term "physical therapy". Select it and check the box "Send To: Search Box with AND". You should see both of your terms in the search box. Select the button "Search PubMed".

b. How many articles did you retrieve?

c. Select the citation for the article "Patellofemoral pain and asymmetrical hip rotation." Does the library subscribe to the journal this article is in? Yes No


Scopus

10a. Using Scopus, find a research article on stabilizing exercises for lower back pain. Cut and paste the citation here:


b. What journal has published the most on this topic?

c. What year had the most articles published on this topic?



Evidence Based Practice Resources

11. Using Cochrane's Database of Systematic Reviews, find a systematic review on arthritis and physical therapy. Cut and paste the citation into the box:



12.
From the National Guideline Clearinghouse web site, find an evidence-based guideline or recommendation on arthritis and exercise. Cut and paste the citation into the box:




Navigating WWW Resources


13.
Using Google, find the website entitled PT Central. In the Radiology for PT's section, find the Radiologic Assessment Case 1. What is the history for this case?

14. Using Google Scholar, find an article published in 2001 from the journal Spine on stabilizing exercises for lower back pain. Paste the citation here:



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