Musculoskeletal Care

Aims & Scope

Musculoskeletal Care is a peer-reviewed journal for all health professionals committed to the clinical delivery of high quality care for people with musculoskeletal conditions and providing knowledge to support decision making by professionals, patients and policy makers.

This journal publishes papers on original research, applied research, review articles and clinical guidelines.

Regular topics include patient education, psychological and social impact, patient experiences of health care, clinical up dates and the effectiveness of therapy

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.600

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	38

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9666

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	617

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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
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions, Medicine and Nursing, 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.

• Exercise for chronic musculoskeletal pain: A biopsychosocial approach

  Citation: 309

  Authors: John, G. Lorimer, Marcus, Aidan, Michael, Markus

• Better Management of Patients with Osteoarthritis: Development and Nationwide Implementation of an Evidence‐Based Supported Osteoarthritis Self‐Management Programme

  Citation: 130

  Authors: Carina A., Göran, Hans, Leif E.

• A clinical practice guideline for physical therapy in patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis

  Citation: 122

  Authors: Mitchell C.M., Guus A., Thea P.M., Wilfred F.

• Effects of exercise on knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review

  Citation: 117

  Authors: Filipe, Marta, Ana

• Treatment choices, preferences and decision‐making by patients with rheumatoid arthritis

  Citation: 112

  Authors: Frances, Raymond A.

• A model to increase rehabilitation adherence to home exercise programmes in patients with varying levels of self‐efficacy

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Kelsey J., Dana M.

• Yoga for Functional Ability, Pain and Psychosocial Outcomes in Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Lesley, Simon, Daniel, G David

• Smartphone use addiction can cause neck disability

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Sami S., Shaji John, Mohammed Saleh

• Outcomes generated by patients with rheumatoid arthritis: how important are they?

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Sarah, Maggie, Sarah, John, Pam, Alison, Rod

• Psychological well‐being in rheumatoid arthritis: a review of the literature

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Lynda

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