It doesn’t take a subscription to a peer-reviewed medical journal to gain knowledge and understanding in the orthopedic world. Today there is a plethora of websites and blogs with so much free information that you can practically get free continuing education online. Here’s a list of some helpful sites. I’ve tried to focus on the ones that are more focused on concepts and education instead of product placement and marketing. Let me know if there is anything I’m missing.
Websites
Physical Therapy
Physiotherapy Site, Local Physiotherapists, Qualified Physiotherapist
YouTube – OptimumCareProviders’s Channel
Postural Restoration Institute
Posture, etiology of a syndrome
The DonTingy Method – SIJ and Low Back Pain website
International Spine & Pain Institute
Orthopedic
eOrthopod.com | Orthopedic Information, News, Patient Guides, FAQs and more
MedScape – News, Reference, Education
Orthopedic News | ORTHOSuperSite
MedlinePlus: Videos of Surgical Procedures
Training
TESTOSTERONE MUSCLE | Unapologetic Muscle-Building Elitists
ExRx (Exercise Prescription) on the Net
Personal Training Programs – Exercise database, muscles, equipment
ACE Fitness – Health and Fitness Information
Endurance
Coachr.org | Latest information for Track and Field – Athletics
Pilates & Yoga
Anatomy / Kinesiology / Pathology
Muscle Atlas — Musculoskeletal Radiology — UW Radiology
Anatomy Trains | KMI | Welcome!
Neurokinetic Therapy – David Weinstock
Anatomy and Physiology Functional Kinesiology
GetBodySmart: Interactive Anatomy & Physiology Tutorials
Humpath.com – Human pathology – Photos – pictures – videos
Neuro
Body in Mind – Brain & Mind in Chronic Pain
NOI – Neuro Orthopedic Institute (David Bulter)
Blogs
Physical Therapy
MikeReinold.com – A Blog for Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, and Sports Medicine
Gray Cook, Physical Therapist, Lecturer, Author
Greg Lehman – The Body Mechanic
Physiodigest – David Fitzgerald
Mark Perren-Jones – Neck Pain and Exercises
Physiotherapy Info » Research Analyzed by Clinicians, For Clinicians
Erson Religioso – The Manual Therapist
Chiropractors
Perry Nickelston – Stop Chasing Pain
Dr. Andreo Spina – Functional Anatomy Seminars –
Ryan DeBell – The Movement Fix
Orthopedist
Shane Mangrum – The Back Exercise Doctor
Dr. Mazzara – Patient Information and Surgical Procedures
Manual Professionals
Leon Chaitow – Complementary health care
Sports Performance Coach and Licensed Massage Therapist — Patrick Ward, MS CSCS LMT
Erik Dalton Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques Blog
Training & Fitness
Robertson Training Systems | High Octane Corrective Exercise & Performance Enhancement
Strength Coach.com – Mike Boyle
Nick Tumminello Fitness | Baltimore MD Personal Trainer | Sports Performance & Bodybuilding
Reality-Based Fitness – Keats Snideman
Kelvin Miyahira – Golf Swing Analysis
Paul Ingraham – Save Yourself from Aches, Pains & Injuries
Pilates Teacher Tips | information and ideas to keep it fresh
Endurance Athletes / Running
Bruce Wilk – Running Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy for Miami
Ergonomics / RSI
Pilates, Yoga & Other
Pilates Teacher Tips | information and ideas to keep it fresh
Neuro & Pain
Health Skills – Behavior, Psychology, Chronic Pain Management
Michael Shacklock’s Neurodynamic Solutions (NDS)
Bottom Line
Keep in mind that some of these websites/blogs have been around for a long time and have a tremendous amount of information in their archives. Be sure to take your time and thoroughly explore these sites to get the maximal benefit from them.
I think it’s important that healthcare professionals continue to progress in the on-line world. It improves the quality of our services, raises the standard of care, and delivers useful information to people who need it.
