Subject - Health
Health subject guides
This guide will help you to find and use all the available useful sources to help you get just what you need fast!
Begin with Library Catalogue
When you get your first assignment, look for information on your topic in Library Catalogue – the Library’s search engine. Remember to log in first, so you can search all collections, place holds, add titles to an eShelf and renew your loans.
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Some suggested terms to use
- Anatomy & physiology
- Massage
- Muscular system
- Musculoskeletal Manipulations
- Pain
- Physical therapy
- Sports massage
TIP: When searching topics with two or more terms it is best to use phase searching. By adding quote marks to your searches, such as "manual therapy" you will be searching for those exact terms, next to one another, rather than randomly found throughout a text.
Research
Depending on your assignment you may also need to use one of our specialised databases. Databases are extremely useful tools for researching specific information, recent information and scholarly articles.
Featured Databases
Information on medical conditions and topics such as injury prevention, depression, juvenile delinquency, jet lag, and obesity. Providing a summary of what is currently known about the effectiveness of a particular intervention.
Bates’ Visual Guide to Physical Examination
Head-to-toe and systems-based physical examination techniques in a series of 18 videos. Have a look in the Videos & More tab for a full list of the videos available from this great resource.
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Using Visible Body on a mobile device? Have a look in the Videos & More tab for more detailed instructions on how to download and access.
This is just a selection of the thousands of ebooks available
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Brukner and Khans Clinical Sports Medicine Injuries, Volume 1 by THE #1 TEXT IN CLINICAL SPORTS MEDICINE....ESSENTIAL FOR PT STUDENTS, ATHLETIC TRAINERS, AND MEDICINE PHYSICIANS The cornerstone text on sports and exercise medicine A Doody's Core Title for 2017! Brukner & Khan's Clinical Sports Medicine is the world-leading title in sports and exercise medicine, providing an authoritative foundation for clinicians and students. This complete practical guide to physiotherapy and musculoskeletal medicine covers all aspects of diagnosis and contemporary management of sports-related injuries. This fifth edition has been expanded to accommodate a much higher level of evidence-based content. It reflects the huge amount of new research and significant changes in thinking since the fourth edition was published. For this volume, Injuries, all chapters have been comprehensively updated by sports physiotherapists and sports physicians at the top of their fields from around the world. There are more than 300 new figures and tables, as well as six new chapters including * Training programming and prescription * Return to play * Pain: the clinical aspects Ask your School library to subscribe to: http://csm.mhmedical.com/Publication Date: 2017 -
Clinical Sports Medicine: the Medicine of Exercise 5e, Vol 2 by Brukner & Khan's Clinical Sports Medicine, the world-leading title in sport and exercise medicine, is an authoritative and practical guide to the complete care of people at all levels of physical activity. It is an ideal practical and reference text for physiotherapists, medical doctors, team clinicians, athletic trainers, sports therapists, sports rehabilitators and trainers, as well as students in the health professions and in Human Movement Studies. To accommodate the rapid advances in the profession, this fifth edition has been expanded into two volumes. The first volume, Injuries, is the essential guide to all aspects of preventing, diagnosing and treating sports-related injuries. This second volume, The Medicine of Exercise, focuses on the health benefits of exercise and discusses the current medical issues in sport. The Medicine of Exercise comprises 16 chapters from the fourth edition of Clinical Sports Medicine, comprehensively revised and rewritten, along with 24 new chapters. The six sections of The Medicine of Exercise are: Physical activity and health (6 chapters) Managing medical problems (16 chapters) Exercising in challenging environments (5 chapters) Exercise medicine for specific groups (5 chapters) Performance and ethics (5 chapters) Practical sports medicine (3 chapters)Publication Date: 2019 -
Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy by The 5th Edition of this classic kinesiology text continues the tradition of presenting a very complicated topic in a clear, simple, and easy-to-understand manner. Bite size sections and over 500 full color illustrations show how various anatomical systems are connected and help you identify and see the connection between common pathologies associated with certain anatomical structures. Also available: Kinesiology in Action Digital-only Instant Access Money-Saving Package: Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy, 5th Edition + Kinesiology in Action (Access Card) Click here for a preview of the multimedia package that will help you apply your kinesiology content!Publication Date: 2011 -
Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System : Foundations for Rehabilitation by rilliantly and abundantly illustrated, this dynamic resource is the most comprehensive, research-based, reader-friendly text on kinesiology. An engaging approach explores the fundamental principles in vivid detail and clarifies the link between the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system to help you ensure a clear, confident understandingPublication Date: 2013 -
Pathophysiology for Massage Therapists by How do diseases and disorders affect the design of massage treatment plans? What precautions are needed? When is massage contraindicated? Develop the knowledge you need to evaluate a client based on how diseases and disorders affect the systems of the body and the critical-thinking skills to apply that knowledge in practice.Publication Date: 2015 -
Mosby's Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage : Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, and Pathology by The book not only helps students learn the information they need to pass certification exams, but it also helps them see how scientific content applies to actual practice. This new edition also features a very enhanced Evolve resource package, along with new material on boosting your knowledge of nutrition and research - two subjects of growing interest in the massage therapy profession.Publication Date: 2012 -
Dry Needling for Manual Therapists by Designed to be a go-to reference for assessment and treatment planning in the clinic, this is a clear and concise handbook for students and practitioners of dry needling, or medical acupuncture. It includes: · Comprehensive medical illustrations demonstrating trigger point locations and associated pain referral patterns · Easy-to-follow instructions and photographs demonstrating musculoskeletal dry needling points and electroacupuncture techniques· Dedicated section on the acupuncture treatment of tendinopathy· Vital information on palpation and correct needling techniques· Practical guidance on best practice, safety and treatment planning· Overviews of the history and key principles of Traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture· Up-to-date research on the effect of acupuncture in the treatment of MSK conditions, myofascial pain, trigger points (MTrPS), fascia and pain. The book will be an essential aid for osteopaths, physiotherapists, sports rehabilitators, chiropractors, massage therapists, as well as traditional acupuncturists wishing to understand a Western approach on acupuncture. Other health professionals incorporating, or looking to incorporate dry needling into their treatment programme, will also find this book an invaluable resource.Publication Date: 2016 -
Kinesiology by See the body's bones, joints, and muscles in action! Highly visual and in full color, Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function makes it easy to understand kinesiology concepts and how they would be applied to the treatment of dysfunction. It contains over 1,200 illustrations, including a bone atlas that shows every bone in the human body and six chapters with detailed, illustrated coverage of joints. Written by noted educator and author Joseph E. Muscolino, this book clearly depicts how muscles function as movers, antagonists, and stabilizers. This edition expands its reach to athletic training with two new chapters on stretching and strengthening exercises. "This title includes additional digital media when purchased in print format. For this digital book edition, media content may not be included""Publication Date: 2015 -
Know the Body: Muscle, Bone, and Palpation Essentials by A clear, concise approach provides the anatomical information you need to excel in massage therapy! Know the Body: Muscle, Bone, and Palpation Essentials covers muscle identification plus attachments, actions, stabilization functions, nerve innervation, palpation, and treatment considerations for each of those muscles.Publication Date: 2011 -
Principles of Manual Medicine by Covering the foundations of manual medicine as well as specific techniques for diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal pain, features more than 1,000 photographsPublication Date: 2016
Useful websites
Industry Organisations
- Australian Association of Massage Therapists Limited (AAMT)
- Massage Association of Australia
- Myotherapy Association Australia
Statistics
- Australian Bureau of Statistics
- OECD Frequently Requested Statistics
- United Nations Statistics Division
- Household Expenditure on Health: A Snapshot
- Musculoskeletal Conditions in Australia: A Snapshot
- ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations: MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Visual Anatomy
Support
Videos
Check out these great videos from the Bates' Visual Guide to Physical Examination
- Head-to-Toe Assessment: Adult
- Head-to-Toe Assessment: Infant
- Head-to-Toe Assessment: Child
- Head-to-Toe Assessment: Older Adult
- General Survey and Vital Signs
- Skin
- Head, Eyes, and Ears
- Nose, Mouth, and Neck
- Thorax and Lungs
- Cardiovascular System
- Peripheral Vascular System
- Breasts and Axillae
- Abdomen
- Male Genitalia, Rectum, Anus, and Prostate
- Female Genitalia, Anus, and Rectum
- Musculoskeletal System
- Nervous System: Cranial Nerves and Motor System
- Nervous System: Sensory System and Reflexes
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Access Visible Body on your mobile device
On campus access
Use the links to download and activate the mobile apps.
- Make sure you're logged in to your campus' network
- Download and install the app(s)
- Make sure you open your app(s) when you're on campus and logged into your campus' network once every 150 days
Off campus access
Log into your campus' library portal and follow the steps below to download and activate the mobile apps.
- Go to this link
- Login with your CAS username and password (same details as Blackboard).
- Scroll down to and tap on the orange button 'Off Campus'.
- Select the app you want to download.
- In the pop up that appears enter and submit your email. Notice that a "Verification Code" option appears. Leave this web page open.
- Check your email for a verification code. Copy that code to your clipboard. Paste it into the "Verification Code" option on the web page and submit.
- Save the username and password provided.
- Use the link provided to download the mobile app. Launch the app. On the activation screen, enter the username and password provided.
Podcasts
The British Journal of Sports Medicine Podcast
Discussions relating to original research, reviews and debate on clinically relevant aspects of sports and exercise medicine.
Physio Edge Podcast
Inspiring interviews with leading Physiotherapists, discussing assessment and treatment, clinical issues and ways to give you an edge in your Physiotherapy clinical practice.
The Sports Physiotherapist Podcast
Cutting-edge information on the world of sports physiotherapy, physical therapy, and sports medicine.
Physical Therapy Journal Podcast
Clinical summaries that translate study findings for application to practice; and special features
American Journal of Sports Medicine Podcast
An important forum for independent orthopaedic sports medicine research and education, allowing clinical practitioners the ability to make decisions based on sound scientific information.
Health Databases
New Clinical Myotherapy Items
The Concise Book of Acupoints
John Cross (2014).
Acupuncture and Moxibustion As an Evidence-Based Therapy for Cancer
William C. S. Cho. (2012).
