LibGuides: Physical Therapy: Mobile Apps

Licensed Mobile Apps

Access to the following apps are provided by the Leatherby Libraries. For any assistance on downloading and registering for each app, please contact the library.

5MinuteConsult App

Access 5MinuteConsult by clicking HERE and click on 'Create A Free Personal Account' towards the right of the page.
Complete the registration form and click on 'Save & Continue'.
Visit the iTunes App Store (Apple devices), Google Play Store (Android devices) and search for "5-Minute Clinical Consult"
The app should download directly to your device. Open the App on your device.
Login with your personal account information you created on the 5MinuteConsult webpage.

Micromedex App

Visit the iTunes App Store (Apple devices), Google Play Store (Android devices) or the Windows Store (Windows 8 devices) and search for "Micromedex."
From all the Micromedex app results, you will have access to the following apps:
- Free Micromedex Drug Reference
- Micromedex Drug Interactions
- Micromedex IV Compatibility
The app should download directly to your device. Open the App on your device.
Click on the Micromedex App link above and click on the "Download Mobile Apps" button on the bottom right of the page.
Locate the password to login into each app on your device.

The Medical Letter App

Visit the iTunes App Store (Apple devices), Google Play Store (Android devices) and search for "The Medical Letter"
The app should download directly to your device. Open the App on your device.
Click on the link above to register for access to the app.
You will now have access to the app using the information you used to register.

UpToDate App

Access UpToDate by clicking HERE and fill our the registration form on the home page using your Chapman email address.
ClinicalKey will display an activation message and send a confirmation email.
Visit the iTunes App Store (Apple devices), Google Play Store (Android devices) and search for "UpToDate"
The app should download directly to your device. Open the App on your device.
Login with your personal account information.

Additional Free Mobile Apps

aVOR A free teaching and training tool for the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) system and its associated disorders, such as BPPV. Available on the app store and iOS devices.
CDC Mobile App Important health articles, popular journals, timely updates and access to social media to coincide with important health concerns and events throughout the year. It gives an increasingly mobile public 24/7 access to important health information. Available on the App Store for iOS devices and the Play Store for Android devices.
Epocrates
Epocrates offers drug, disease and diagnostic reference tools. You will need to sign up for a free Epocrates by clicking the link the above. Download and log in to the app using the information used during registration. Available on the App Store for iOS devices and the Play Store for Android devices.
Goniometer Goniometer is an easy and accurate method for digitally measuring angles to ensure that an object rotates to a specific position. Available on the App Store for iOS devices.
MediBabble Translator MediBabble is a history-taking and physical exam application designed to improve the safety, efficiency, and quality of care for non-English speaking patients. Available on the App Store for iOS devices.
NLM Collection of Disaster and Emergency Apps This page offers several Disaster apps your digital go bag. Apps available for iOS and Adroid devices.
OB Express 2.0 The FDA's Orange Book App allows you to search by Active Ingredient or Proprietary Name; Applicant Holder (Firm); Application Number; or Patent Number. Search all marketing statuses (Rx, OTC, Discontinued) with one search. Available on the App Store for iOS devices and the Play Store for Android devices.
Pediatric Emergency Guide This app allows users to dose pediatric emergency medicines and equipment to patient weight or age, organized by clinical situation or alphabetical list. It is ideal for paramedics, emergency physicians, urgent care physicians, pediatric residents, transport team members, and other health care professionals who care for critically-ill children.
Physical Therapy Spanish Guide The Physical Therapy Spanish Guide (PTSG) is a tool designed for non-Spanish speaking health Care professionals to quickly ascertain vital medical information from their Spanish speaking patients. Available on the App Store for iOS devices
QxMD Calculate Calculate by QxMD offers >400 point-of-care tools to educate around prognosis, diagnosis and optimal patient management. Available on the App Store for iOS devices and the Play Store for Android devices.
RanchoGait 2 This app is based on the Rancho Observational Gait Analysis System, a well-known method for teaching physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, students, and other health care professionals a systematic approach to analyzing normal gait and pathologic gait. Available on the Play Store for Android Devices.
RxCalc This tool is designed to help pharmacists, and physicians, quickly perform the most commonly used pharmacokinetic calculations. Available for iOS devices on the App Store.
TiltMeter - Advanced Level and Inclinometer A free level and inclinometer for therapists to measure active or passive joint range of motion. Available on the App Store for iOS devices.