We all know that those long nights of studying can seem like an endless journey. Here are a few things we do to keep us motivated.

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Top Physical Therapy Blogs & Websites:

These sites all have great information to offer. They discuss the newest evidence based practice and are strong promoters of the profession of physical therapy. Each site has something unique to offer. We suggest checking them out!

    1. www.mikereinold.com
    2. www.themanualtherapist.com
    3. www.thegaitguys.tumblr.com
    4. www.thesportsphysiotherapist.com
    5. www.physioconnection.com
    6. www.sportsmedresearch.blogspot.com 
    7. www.allanbesselink.com 
    8. www.drjarodcarter.com
   9. www.sportsinjuryclinic.net
  10. www.sportsmd.com
  11. www.forwardthinkingpt.com
  12. www.ptcoop.org
  13. www.craigliebenson.com
  14. www.timfleisher.com/podcast/
  15. www.jessephysio.wordpress.com/
  16. www.morphopedics.wikidot.com
  17. www.therapydia.com
  18. www.physio-pedia.com
  19. www.physiospot.com

Other Health Related Websites:

1. MedLine Plus
   Website for viewing surgeries and learning about different surgical procedures. 
2. Crossfit
3. Health Uncut
4. Eat Right
5. USDA
   Both USDA and Eat Right were recommended by Katherine Mora, Ph.D in nutrition science. These websites are great resources for dietary information and food related news. Both have beneficial   information for yourselves and you future clients. 

Best Physical Therapy Books:

1. Kendall: Muscle Testing and Function
2. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System by Neumann
3. Netter Atlas Anatomy
4. Vertebral Manipulation by Maitland
5. Anatomy Trains by Myers
6. Pathology: Implications for the Physical Therapist
7. Movement by Gray Cook
8. Explain Pain by Butler and Mosely
9. Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes by Sahrmann
10. ProHealth Systems Orthopaedic Reference Textbooks

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Favorite Physical Therapy Journals:

1. Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association
2. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
3. Manual Therapy Journal
4. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 
5. Impact Magazine

State by State:

Here is a listing of each states Physical Therapy Practice Act.

Here is a listing of each states Direct Access Laws

Electronic Medical Databases

1.  Pubmed- U.S. National Library of Medicine's search service to Medline and Pre-Medline (database of medical and biomedical research)
2.  APTA Open Door-Hooked on Evidence (database of evidence-based physical therapy practice)
3.  Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (database of systematic reviews of RCT's; primary source for clinical effectiveness information)
4.  CINAHL (database of nursing and allied health research)
5.  Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) (database of physical therapy RCTs, systematic reviews, and evidence based clinical practice guidelines)  
6.  The Sheffield Evidence for Effectiveness and Knowledge
7.  The Centre for Health Evidence
8.  ERIC (database of education research)
9.  Ovid (database of health and lifescience research)
10.  DARE (database of abstracts of reviews of evidence from medical journals)
11.  RehabDATA (database of disability and rehabilitation research)
12.  Center for International Rehabilitation Research Information and Exchange (database of rehabilitation research)

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Top Music Websites to Listen to While Studying:

1. www.8tracks.com 
    
2. www.grooveshark.com
   
3. www.pandora.com
 
4. www.fratmusic.com
       
5. www.spotify.com

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