
Academic Journal
Q2Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics
About Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics
Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics is a scholarly journal published by Taylor & Francis Group LLC Philadelphia. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q2, with an SJR of 0.547 and H-index of 61.
Coverage: 1981-2026. Research categories: Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Occupational Therapy (Q2); Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health (Q2); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q2); Rehabilitation (Q2).
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Topics in published research
Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders; Infant Development and Preterm Care; Family and Disability Support Research; Children's Physical and Motor Development; Occupational Therapy Practice and Research; Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility.
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