Databases
Looking for articles? Databases are electronic indexes used to organize journals or journal articles. Some databases provide access to only abstracts (summaries of articles) and others will provide full text of the actual article. Need full text? Look for the Get It! links or request the items through Interlibrary Loan. See the research tips page for research strategies. Use these databases to locate articles and other resources relevant for Biomechanics and Movement Science topics.
- Cochrane Library This link opens in a new window
A collection of 6 databases that contain different types of high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making.
- PubMedPubMed is the National Library of Medicine’s search service to access the 9 million citations in MEDLINE and Pre-MEDLINE and other related databases.
- Web of Science This link opens in a new windowThe Web of Science interface provides online access to the Institute for Scientific Information Citation Databases. These databases are:
Science Citation Index Expanded (1900- )
Social Sciences Citation Index (1956- )
Arts & Humanities Citation Index (1975- ) - LWW Health Library - Physical Therapy This link opens in a new windowOnline textbooks with case descriptions, procedure videos, images, and lecture resources related to physical therapy.
- Bates' Visual Guide to Physical Examination This link opens in a new windowBates’ Visual Guide delivers head-to-toe and systems-based physical examination techniques. The site features more than 8 hours of video content.
- Springer Nature Experiments This link opens in a new windowSpringer Protocols provides access to 30 years (1980-2010) of scientific protocols, which are step-by-step procedures that enable researchers to reproduce laboratory experiments.
- Biological Science Collection This link opens in a new windowBiological Sciences Set is an interdisciplinary database which offers abstracts and citations to a wide range of research in biomedicine, biotechnology, zoology and ecology, and some aspects of agriculture and veterinary science.
- Primal Pictures This link opens in a new window“The world’s most detailed 3D model of human anatomy online.” Primal Pictures features three-dimensional animations that illustrate function, biomechanics, and surgical procedures. Clinical videos and textual descriptions by leading specialists supplement the animations and models. Interactive learning modules covering basic human anatomy focus on one or more areas of the body, from a generalist’s or specialist’s perspective. Images are not mere drawings but are derived from real medic
- CINAHL Plus with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Full-text journals related to nursing and allied health sciences. Also contains evidence-based care sheets, quick lessons, and a cited references search. (Coverage: 1937 --)
- Scopus This link opens in a new window
A citation and abstracting database covering thousands of active titles, primarily peer-reviewed journals. Also includes eBooks, major reference works and graduate level textbooks. Emphasis on social sciences, arts and humanities, but also includes science, technology and medicine. Includes thousands of Open Access journals, conference proceedings, trade publications, book series, and patents. (Coverage: Primarily 1970-present. Some pre-1970 records going back to 1788)
- Comprehensive Physiology This link opens in a new window
An authoritative collection of physiology information that includes recently published review articles and an online version of the American Physiology Society's renowned Handbook of Physiology (1977-2008) book series.
- Complete Anatomy This link opens in a new window
Interactive mobile app that allows users to view and manipulate body systems, add layers, explore physiological features, and more. Available for iPad, Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android, and Chromebooks. Check the compatibility of your device here. Note: Initially the app may start as a trial. Once you have signed up with your udel.edu email address and entered a redemption code you will have full access.
- APA PsycINFO This link opens in a new window
Citations and abstracts of peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science, mental health and related disciplines. (Coverage: 1806 --)
