Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine

Aims & Scope

Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine encompasses multiple healing technologies.

The focus of the journal is directed at making available the current knowledge to health care professionals to improve the quality of life and function in patients.

Papers on a wide range of diagnostic, evaluation, therapeutic and rehabilitation methods will be published.

Articles on evolving research themes will be given priority for publication.

Performance of novel therapeutic modalities such as electrical stimulation, exercise, laser and music will be examined in the journal.

The journal will also review recent advances in basic science, device design and instrumentation and measurement methods aimed at physical and rehabilitation medicine.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	25496

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.138

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	19

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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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.

• Somatosensory Loss after Stroke

  Citation: 221

  Authors: Leeanne M.

• A Review of Spasticity Treatments: Pharmacological and Interventional Approaches

  Citation: 183

  Authors: Eric, Nilasha, Daniel, Sujin, Daniela, Tahseen

• Grip Strength Measurement: A Critical Review of Tools, Methods, and Clinical Utility

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Lorie, Pamela

• Treatment of Chronic Pain Patients: Clinical Outcomes, Cost-Effectiveness, and Cost-Benefits of Multidisciplinary Pain Centers

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Dennis C., Akiko

• Social Participation in the Elderly: What Does the Literature Tell Us?

  Citation: 65

  Authors: Noemi, Isabelle, Barbara

• Post-Polio Syndrome: Pathophysiology and Clinical Management

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Anne Carrington, Lauro S.

• Fatigue in Muscles Activated by Functional Electrical Stimulation

  Citation: 41

  Authors: J.

• Osteoarthritis: A Critical Review

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Kentaro, Amol, Eric, Richard, Justin, Danielle

• Sleep and Wake Disorders Following Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review of the Literature

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Catherine, Angela, Judith

• Assistive Technologies for Cognitive Disabilities

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Marcia J., Tessa, Ned, Maria

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