Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal

Aims & Scope

The Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal (HKPJ) is the official peer-reviewed, Open Access (OA) publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association.

HKPJ publishes papers related to all areas of physiotherapy (education, research, practice, policies) and is committed to facilitating communication among educators, researchers and practitioners in the field with the aim of promoting evidence-based practice.

We are particularly interested in publishing randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

Animal studies are also welcome if the study question and findings have important relevance to physiotherapy practice.

HKPJ welcomes submissions from all over the world in the form of original research papers, reviews, editorials, treatment reports, technical notes, and correspondence.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Health Professions, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Musculoskeletal disorder and pain associated with smartphone use: A systematic review of biomechanical evidence

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Aitthanatt Chachris, Sirinya, Lucy

• Effect of muscle energy technique and static stretching on pain and functional disability in patients with mechanical neck pain: A randomized controlled trial

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Apoorva, Nilima, Ashok, Parag

• Augmented reality-based postural control training improves gait function in patients with stroke: Randomized controlled trial

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Chi-Ho, Yumi, Byoung-Hee

• The slave of duty: Why clinical educators across the continuum of care provide clinical education in physiotherapy

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Samantha Lee, Terry

• Reference Values for Handgrip Strength Among Healthy Adults in Nigeria

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Rufus A., Funmi A., Chidozie E., Babatunde A., Olubusola E., Teslim A., Anne A.I.

• Quality of life and burden of informal caregivers of stroke survivors

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Michael O., Olumide O., Olajire S., Adesola C., Morenike O.

• Prevalence and aetiology of amputation in Kolkata, India: A retrospective analysis

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Ghosh Das, Lahiri

• The Effects of Whole Body Vibration on Physical and Physiological Capability in Special Populations

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Karel H., John B.

• Reference Values for 6-Minute Walk Test and Hand-Grip Strength in Healthy Hong Kong Chinese Adults

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Raymond C.C.

• Reliability and validity of the Modified Functional Ambulation Classification in patients with hip fracture

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Mei Wa, Suk Ping, Yee Wah, Mo Yee Polly