Physical Therapy in Sport

Aims & Scope

Physical Therapy in Sport is an international peer-reviewed journal that provides a forum for the publication of research and clinical practice material relevant to the healthcare professions involved in sports and exercise medicine, and rehabilitation.

The journal publishes material that is indispensable for day-to-day practice and continuing professional development.

Physical Therapy in Sport covers topics dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injuries, as well as more general areas of sports and exercise medicine and related sports science.

The journal publishes original research, case studies, reviews, masterclasses, papers on clinical approaches, and book reviews, as well as occasional reports from conferences.

Papers are double-blind peer-reviewed by our international advisory board and other international experts, and submissions from a broad range of disciplines are actively encouraged.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.4

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.002

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	66

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	4820

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1137

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
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• Web of Science
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Subjects & Keywords

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

• Development and preliminary validation of a scale to measure the psychological impact of returning to sport following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery

  Citation: 571

  Authors: Kate E., Julian A., Christina

• Horizontal and vertical jump assessment: reliability, symmetry, discriminative and predictive ability

  Citation: 231

  Authors: Peter, John

• Immediate effect of forearm Kinesio taping on maximal grip strength and force sense in healthy collegiate athletes

  Citation: 223

  Authors: Hsiao-Yun, Kun-Yu, Jau-Jia, Chih-Feng, Chun-Hou

• On the bilateral asymmetry during running and cycling – A review considering leg preference

  Citation: 180

  Authors: Felipe P., Carlos B., Irvin E.

• Management of peripheral neuropathic pain: Integrating neurobiology, neurodynamics, and clinical evidence

  Citation: 171

  Authors: Robert J., David

• Between-session reliability of the star excursion balance test

  Citation: 170

  Authors: Allan G., Lee C.

• A review of return to sport concerns following injury rehabilitation: Practitioner strategies for enhancing recovery outcomes

  Citation: 154

  Authors: Leslie, James, John

• A comparison in the muscle activity of the abductor hallucis and the medial longitudinal arch angle during toe curl and short foot exercises

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Do-Young, Moon-Hwan, Eun-Kyung, Oh-Yun, Heon-Seock, Won-Hwee

• Alternating hot and cold water immersion for athlete recovery: a review

  Citation: 130

  Authors: Darryl J

• An examination, correlation, and comparison of static and dynamic measures of postural stability in healthy, physically active adults

  Citation: 130

  Authors: Timothy C.

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