Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (JMPT) is an international and interdisciplinary journal dedicated to the advancement of conservative health care principles and practices.

The JMPT is the premier biomedical publication in the chiropractic profession and publishes peer reviewed, research articles and the Journal's editorial board includes leading researchers from around the world.

The Journal publishes original primary research and review articles of the highest quality in relevant topic areas.

The JMPT addresses practitioners and researchers needs by adding to their clinical and basic science knowledge and by informing them about relevant issues that influence health care practices.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12455

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	273

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.458

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	87

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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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.

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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.

• The Neck Disability Index: State-of-the-Art, 1991-2008

  Citation: 785

  Authors: Howard

• Assessing the clinical significance of change scores recorded on subjective outcome measures

  Citation: 522

  Authors: Hugh, Jennifer

• Clinical Assessment of the Deep Cervical Flexor Muscles: The Craniocervical Flexion Test

  Citation: 365

  Authors: Gwendolen A., Shaun P., Deborah L.

• Low Back Pain in Australian Adults. Prevalence and Associated Disability

  Citation: 270

  Authors: Bruce F, Reinhold, William D

• Effect of Age and Sex on Heart Rate Variability in Healthy Subjects

  Citation: 204

  Authors: John

• The importance of normalization in the interpretation of surface electromyography: A proof of principle

  Citation: 190

  Authors: Gregory J., Stuart M.

• Determining the Relationship Between Cervical Lordosis and Neck Complaints

  Citation: 189

  Authors: Jeb, Dan, Richard, Deed E., Burt

• Low Back Pain in Australian Adults. Health Provider Utilization and Care Seeking

  Citation: 187

  Authors: Bruce F, Reinhold, William D

• Sitting biomechanics Part I: Review of the Literature

  Citation: 185

  Authors: Donald D., Sanghak O., Arthur C., Deed E., Stephan J.

• The Biomechanical and Clinical Significance of the Lumbar Erector Spinae Flexion-Relaxation Phenomenon: A Review of Literature

  Citation: 179

  Authors: Christopher J., Richard N.

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