Research Guides: Physical Therapist Assistant: Welcome

Welcome

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Welcome to the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) learning guide. Use this guide to learning about Evidence-Based Practice, how to search for journal articles using the library databases, and much more.

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Locating books in the Library

Search the WCC Bailey Library online catalog to find books about physical therapist assistant. You can search by keyword or use the assigned Library of Congress Subject headings such as:

Exercise -- physiological therapy
Exercise therapy
Medical rehabilitation
Medicine, physical
Musculoskeletal system Wounds and injuries Exercise therapy
Physical therapy
Physical therapists
Rehabilitation
Spinal cord wounds and injuries - patients rehabilitation

Remember, you can access the online catalog from home 24/7 from the Library's homepage.

New Titles

ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription by Gary Liguori; American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
Call Number: RC684 .E9 A54 2022
ISBN: 9781975150181
Dreeben-Irimia's introduction to physical therapy practice for physical therapist assistants by Barrett, Christina M.,
Call Number: RM705 .B37 2021 EB
ISBN: 9781284175806
Publication Date: 2021
Therapeutic Exercise by Lori Thein Brody; Carrie Hall
Call Number: RM725 .H33 2018
ISBN: 9781496302342

MeLCat

If you can't find the book you need at WCC's library, you can borrow books from other Michigan libraries through MelCat. The books will be delivered to WCC for pick-up at the User Service Desk. Most books arrive within 5-7 days. You will be notified by your WCC e-mail when your books have arrived.