Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy is an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the publication of high quality original research, systematic reviews/meta-analyses of the literature and case reports that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of musculoskeletal science, manipulative therapy, clinical research, and therapeutic practice.

The journal publishes manuscripts that add to the evidence on diagnostics and patient management processes in musculoskeletal care.

Areas of interest include: •Studies focusing on mechanical diagnosis and therapy (MDT) •Thrust and non-thrust manipulation •Neurodynamic assessment and treatment •Diagnostic accuracy and classification •Manual therapy-related interventions •Clinical decision-making processes •Understanding clinimetrics for the clinician

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	1.60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11588

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	299

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.500

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	51

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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.

• Global Rating of Change Scales: A Review of Strengths and Weaknesses and Considerations for Design

  Citation: 1075

  Authors: Steven J, Christopher G, Grant

• Clinimetrics corner: a closer look at the minimal clinically important difference (MCID)

  Citation: 438

  Authors: Alexis, Joseph, Eric J, Alicia Emerson

• Clinimetrics Corner: The Minimal Clinically Important Change Score (MCID): A Necessary Pretense

  Citation: 349

  Authors: Chad E

• Analysis of Variance: The Fundamental Concepts

  Citation: 228

  Authors: Steven F.

• Dry needling — peripheral and central considerations

  Citation: 211

  Authors: Jan

• Evidence-Based Diagnosis and Treatment of the Painful Sacroiliac Joint

  Citation: 203

  Authors: Mark

• Neural Mobilization: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials with an Analysis of Therapeutic Efficacy

  Citation: 175

  Authors: Richard F., Wayne A.

• Trigger Point Dry Needling

  Citation: 160

  Authors: Jan, Orlando, Christian

• Effectiveness of an Exercise Program to Improve Forward Head Posture in Normal Adults: A Randomized, Controlled 10-Week Trial

  Citation: 152

  Authors: Katherine, Cheryl L., Heather

• A regional interdependence model of musculoskeletal dysfunction: research, mechanisms, and clinical implications

  Citation: 152

  Authors: Derrick G, Joshua A, Robert S

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