Academic Journal
Q1Physical Therapy
About Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy is a scholarly journal published by Oxford University Press. SCImago 2025 places it in Q1 with an SJR of 1.126 and an H-index of 192.
Its listed coverage is 1964-2026 and its research categories include Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1). The 2025 dataset reports 159 documents and 1870 citations across the latest three-year reporting window.
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Aims & Scope
The journal publishes research related to Occupational Therapy Practice and Research, Educational Robotics and Engineering, Human auditory perception and evaluation, Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders.
Recent Research Articles
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REmotely monitored, Mobile health-supported Multidomain Rehabilitation with High Intensity Interval Training for COVID-19 (REMM-HIIT-CoV): Trial Design and Rationale
Ashley L Artese, Kirby P Mayer, Megan Beyer, Marjan Cobbaert et al.
2026-09-17 · DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzag093Association Between the Short Physical Performance Battery and Hospitalization-Associated Disability in Older Patients With Heart Failure
Keisuke Okano, Kouki Sano, Yusuke Seto, Tomohiro Nakayama et al.
2026-09-17 · DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzag099Synergistic Effects of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy and Mirror Therapy on Neuroplasticity and Functional Recovery in Rats With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy
Xiuying Zhao, Xin Wei, Liru Liu, Hongmei Tang et al.
2026-09-16 · DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzag097Physical Exercise Reduces Fall-Related Outcomes Among People With Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Xun Li, Yuk Kwan Chan, Yiu Lam Tong, Jingwen Zhuang et al.
2026-09-16 · DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzag098Long-Term Follow-Up to Study of Timing of Rehabilitation After Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Jae W Lee, Kody R Campbell, Prokopios Antonellis, Jennifer L Wilhelm et al.
2026-09-09 · DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzag096Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Integrated Treatment of Vestibular Rehabilitation and Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Chronic Dizziness in a Community-Based Population: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Lene Kristiansen, Birgit Juul-Kristensen, Kjersti Thulin Wilhelmsen, Birgitte Espehaug et al.
2026-09-09 · DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzag095Biomechanical Contributions to Alterations in Peak Metabolic Capacity and Efficiency Following Locomotor Training in Individuals After Stroke
T George Hornby, Abbey Plawecki, Jennifer K Lotter, Emily G Lucas et al.
2026-09-03 · DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzag092The Letter (to the Editor)
Steven Z George
2026-08-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzag087Correction to: Toward a shared framework for therapeutic pain education: a Delphi-based international consensus
2026-08-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzag094Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Physical Therapy Utilization in Home Health and Outpatient Settings: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Michael Markee, Hyunkyu Ko, Brook I Martin, Amit Kumar et al.
2026-08-29 · DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzag090Characteristics of Outpatient Care Settings Associated with Implementation Outcomes for a Group Physical Therapy Program
Kelli D Allen, Leah L Zullig, Sara Webb, Lauren M Abbate et al.
2026-08-25 · DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzag089The Role of Physical Activity in Oral Cancer Recovery:A Systematic Review
Lina Van Lint, Manon Lefever, Yolinne Meert, Lynn Christiaens et al.
2026-08-20 · DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzag088Severity of Structural Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Does Not Impact Responsiveness to Exercise-Based Rehabilitation
Bahar Shahidi, Armin Zavareh, Connor Richards, Lissa Taitano et al.
2026-08-08 · DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzag084Personalizing Pain Management: Impact of Participant Characteristics on the Effectiveness of Complementary and Integrative Health Versus Standard Rehabilitation in Chronic Pain Treatment Among Active-Duty Service Members
Tyler Snow, Sotaro Shimada, Diane M Flynn, Jeffrey C Ransom et al.
2026-08-04 · DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzag078Pregnancy-Related Musculoskeletal Pain: Current Management, Influence on Biopsychosocial Health, and Patient-Reported Satisfaction With Care
Rita E Deering, Megan Rorabeck, Megan Brisbois, Hannah Smith et al.
2026-08-04 · DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzag081Letter by Phelan, Gillette, Davenport on “Are There Speed Limits in Doctor of Physical Therapy Education? Future Research Directions.” Davis DS. Phys Ther . 2025;105(8): pzaf079. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzaf079
Tamara L Phelan, David B Gillette, Todd E Davenport
2026-08-03 · DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzag069News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, August 2026
2026-08-03 · DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzag068Ambiguity and uncertainty are inevitable; misinformation is not
Steven Z George
2026-08-03 · DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzag075On “Early mobilization in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a prospective observational study.” Hernandez S, Tipping C, Deane AM, et al. Phys Ther . 2026;106(4):pzag031. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzag031
Suraj Pradhan, Sunita Sharma
2026-08-03 · DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzag072One-year health care utilization following physical therapist evaluation in a veterans affairs emergency department
Emily E Stone, Vanessa L Richardson, Debashis Ghosh, Liza M Creel et al.
2026-08-31 · DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzag079Reviews
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