New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy

Aims & Scope

The New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy is the official journal of Physiotherapy New Zealand.

The Honorary Editorial Committee aims to publish original quantitative and qualitative research that advances physiotherapy science and practice.

The Journal invites authors to contribute papers for peer review under the following categories: research reports, scholarly papers (clinical and professional perspectives), literature reviews, case studies, study protocols, clinical commentaries, clinically applicable papers, and reviews of books and audio-visual products.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.225

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	7

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	19807

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	39

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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

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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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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.

• Implementation of telerehabilitation in response to COVID-19: Lessons learnt from neurorehabilitation clinical practice and education

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Nada, Tara, Adam, Rebecca, Felicity

• Bridging the intention-behaviour gap with behaviour change strategies for physiotherapy rehabilitation non-adherence

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Sandra F.

• The physiotherapy management of patients undergoing abdominal surgery

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Julie C., Ianthe

• Immediate effects of sensory discrimination for chronic low back pain: A case series

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Adriaan, Kevin, Lauren, Justine, Katherine, Marcus

• Community reintegration following spinal cord injury: Insights for health professionals in community rehabilitation services in New Zealand

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Kathryn J., Hilda

• “At risk” and “vulnerable”! Reflections on inequities and the impact of COVID-19 on disabled people

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Meredith A., Tristram, Bernadette, Brigit

• pilot randomised clinical trial comparing the effect of video game dance training with ladder drills on agility of elite volleyball players

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Sharmella, Ricardo A., Alison, Praimanand, Akshai

• Developing a framework for teaching clinical reasoning skills to undergraduate physiotherapy students: A Delphi study

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Gisela, Margot, Leigh, Clinton

• Persuasive technology and behaviour change in parent-focused eHealth interventions supporting child health: A scoping review protocol

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Mindy, Fiona, William, E. Jean C.

• Physiotherapy management of patients undergoing lumbar spinal surgery: A survey of Australian physiotherapists

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Sarah J., Jodie A., Megan

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