PM and R

Aims & Scope

Topics covered include acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders and pain, neurologic conditions involving the central and peripheral nervous systems, rehabilitation of impairments associated with disabilities in adults and children, and neurophysiology and electrodiagnosis.

PM&R emphasizes principles of injury, function, and rehabilitation, and is designed to be relevant to practitioners and researchers in a variety of medical and surgical specialties and rehabilitation disciplines including allied health.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.8
2024	2.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.815

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	90

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6602

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1164

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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
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

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

• Hand‐held Dynamometry Correlation With the Gold Standard Isokinetic Dynamometry: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 545

  Authors: Timothy, Bruce, Jacqueline K., René, Randy

• Aquatic Therapy: Scientific Foundations and Clinical Rehabilitation Applications

  Citation: 362

  Authors: Bruce E.

• Long‐term Consequences of Repetitive Brain Trauma: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

  Citation: 329

  Authors: Robert A., David O., Daniel H., Christopher J., Robert C., Ann C.

• Myofascial Trigger Points Then and Now: A Historical and Scientific Perspective

  Citation: 309

  Authors: Jay P., Nikki, Juliana, Jacqueline V., Siddhartha, Lynn

• Gait Disturbances in Patients With Stroke

  Citation: 305

  Authors: Birol, Fatih

• A Systematic Review of Exercise Systematic Reviews in the Cancer Literature (2005‐2017)

  Citation: 280

  Authors: Nicole L., Jennifer, Anne K., Kerri M., Judith

• Consumer Mobile Health Apps: Current State, Barriers, and Future Directions

  Citation: 260

  Authors: Cheng‐Kai, David M.

• The Role of the Lumbar Multifidus in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Review

  Citation: 254

  Authors: Michael D., Mark A., Andrew W.

• Role of Low‐Level Laser Therapy in Neurorehabilitation

  Citation: 217

  Authors: Javad T., Ying‐Ying, Bushra Z., Sulbha K., Margaret A., Michael R.

• A Systematic Review of the Evidence for Complete Decongestive Therapy in the Treatment of Lymphedema From 2004 to 2011

  Citation: 216

  Authors: Bonnie B., Kathryn McKillip, DeCourcy, Melanie K., Kandis M., Ausanee, Jason M., Bob R., Janice N., Jane M.

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