Journal of Physiotherapy

Aims & Scope

Journal of Physiotherapy is the official journal of the Australian Physiotherapy Association.

The journal's mission is to publish significant research which has important implications for physiotherapy (also known as physical therapy).

Our vision is for the journal to be the pre-eminent international publication of the science and practice of physiotherapy.

In January 2008 Journal of Physiotherapy became the first physiotherapy journal to conform to the ICMJE requirement wherein randomised trials are registered with a recognised Trial Registry.

The journal prioritises systematic reviews and reports of clinical trials, economic analyses, experimental studies, qualitative studies, epidemiological studies, and observational studies.

In January 2014 the journal became the first core physiotherapy / physical therapy journal to make Editorials and peer-reviewed original research freely-available.

In 2016 the APA extended their support of excellence in physiotherapy practice by sponsoring Open Access publication of all Journal of Physiotherapy content.

All past, present and future journal articles are therefore freely accessible.

There are no author fees for publication.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	9.4
2024	9.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1992

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	787

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.668

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	95

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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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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.

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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.

• Clinimetrics: Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) Scale

  Citation: 671

  Authors: Aidan G, James H

• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

  Citation: 535

  Authors: Li Khim, Joanna

• Adherence to exercise programs for older people is influenced by program characteristics and personal factors: a systematic review

  Citation: 439

  Authors: Alexandra Miranda Assumpção, Leani Souza Máximo, Daniele Sirineu, Diogo, Catherine

• Physiotherapy management for COVID-19 in the acute hospital setting: clinical practice recommendations

  Citation: 439

  Authors: Peter, Claire, Bernie, Ianthe, Rik, Catherine L, Carol, Alice YM, Michelle E, Rachael, George, Selina M, Shane, Lisa

• Exercise training improves sleep quality in middle-aged and older adults with sleep problems: a systematic review

  Citation: 436

  Authors: Pei-Yu, Ka-Hou, Hsi-Chung, Meng-Yueh

• Physiotherapists may stigmatise or feel unprepared to treat people with low back pain and psychosocial factors that influence recovery: a systematic review

  Citation: 312

  Authors: Aoife, Mary, Samantha, Wim, Peter, Kieran

• Patient-centred communication is associated with positive therapeutic alliance: a systematic review

  Citation: 286

  Authors: Rafael Zambelli, Manuela L., Vinicius C., Marcia R., Roger, Christopher G., Paulo H.

• Rehabilitation that incorporates virtual reality is more effective than standard rehabilitation for improving walking speed, balance and mobility after stroke: a systematic review

  Citation: 264

  Authors: Davide, Federico, Roberto

• Charlson Comorbidities Index

  Citation: 247

  Authors: Caroline E, John, Garry T

• The Brief Pain Inventory (BPI)

  Citation: 230

  Authors: Nolwenn, Christine

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