Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal

Aims & Scope

​​​​The Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, the official publication of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section, APTA, is a unique journal that highlights research in the areas of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, health and wellness, and the role that physical therapists play in the management of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention.

Topics range from physiological analysis to educational interventions, and authors from all over the world are represented.

Our mission is to advance patient care, education and research in these areas.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Early Mobilization in the Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 369

  Authors: Joseph, Daniel

• Clinically Meaningful Change Estimates for the Six-Minute Walk Test and Daily Activity in Individuals With Chronic Heart Failure

  Citation: 159

  Authors: Michael J., Amy B., Eric, Michael G.

• Blood Pressure Measurement Guidelines for Physical Therapists

  Citation: 133

  Authors: Ethel M., Ann, Steven H.

• What Are the Barriers to Mobilizing Intensive Care Patients?

  Citation: 124

  Authors: Anne I, Margot, Joelie, Bernie, Imogen A.

• Examination of the Six Minute Walk Test to Determine Functional Capacity in People with Chronic Heart Failure: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 103

  Authors: Brittany, Sonya L., Courtney Manfredi, Anne-Marie, Dana, Rebecca Diane, Mira, Roberta A.

• Research Corner Outcome Measures in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy: Short Physical Performance Battery

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Michael L.

• Sternal Precautions: Is It Time for Change? Precautions versus Restrictions - A Review of Literature and Recommendations for Revision

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Lawrence P., Tanya Kinney, Donald K.

• Research Corner: Regression Analysis for Prediction: Understanding the Process

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Phillip B., Dennis G.

• Utilization of a 5-Meter Walk Test in Evaluating Self-selected Gait Speed during Preoperative Screening of Patients Scheduled for Cardiac Surgery

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Christopher M., Stephanie R., Judith A.

• Effectiveness of Interval Exercise Training in Patients with COPD

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Eleni A., Ioannis G., Stavroula T., Andreas M., Ioannis