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PT 773: Evidence-based Practice and Research Methods

Recommended Databases for Physical Therapy

To identify articles on physical therapy topics, start with these databases.

Other Useful Search Tools for Physical Therapy Topics

  • Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (via the Cochrane Library)
    • Cochrane Reviews are systematic reviews of research in health care and health policy that is published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. A systematic review attempts to identify, appraise and synthesize all the empirical evidence that meets pre-specified eligibility criteria to answer a specific research question. Researchers conducting systematic reviews use explicit, systematic methods that are selected with a view aimed at minimizing bias, to produce more reliable findings to inform decision making.
    • Significant content overlaps with PubMed as Cochrane Reviews and Editorials are indexed in PubMed which offers easier article access options
    • For the MOST COMPLETE article access options, copy and paste the item title into the OSU Libraries 1Search search box or search the item in PubMed.
  • PEDro (Physiotherapy Evidence Database)
    • PEDro is a free database of over 62,000 trials, reviews and guidelines evaluating physiotherapy interventions.
    • Significant content overlaps with the PubMed and Sport Discus databases, which offer easier article access options
    • For the MOST COMPLETE article access options, copy and paste the item title into the OSU Libraries 1Search search box or search the item in PubMed.