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| Journal of Physiotherapy | |
|---|---|
| Title | Journal of Physiotherapy |
| Discipline | Physiotherapy |
| Language | English |
| Abbreviation | J. Physiother. |
| Publisher | Australian Physiotherapy Association |
| History | 1954–present |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Openaccess | Hybrid |
| Impact | 4.7 (example) |
Journal of Physiotherapy The Journal of Physiotherapy is a peer-reviewed medical journal covering clinical practice, research, and policy in physiotherapy. It publishes original research, systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, clinical guidelines, and commentary intended for clinicians, researchers, and professional bodies. The journal is associated with the Australian Physiotherapy Association and aims to influence practice and policy in allied health internationally.
The journal was established in the mid-20th century during a period of expanding professionalization and postwar reconstruction that saw similar developments at institutions such as World Health Organization, Commonwealth Fund, National Health Service, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, and Australian College of Nursing. Early editors and contributors included clinicians and academics affiliated with University of Sydney, Monash University, University of Melbourne, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. Over decades the journal has reflected changes influenced by major trials and initiatives linked to Cochrane Collaboration, International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, National Health and Medical Research Council, Medical Research Council (United Kingdom), and multicenter networks such as NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre and Australian Clinical Trials Alliance. Editorial stewardship intersected with figures connected to Oxford University, Harvard Medical School, University of Toronto, University College London, and professional organizations including World Confederation for Physical Therapy, Physiotherapy New Zealand, and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
The journal's remit spans clinical trials, systematic reviews, diagnostic test accuracy studies, implementation science, health services research, and clinical practice guidelines relevant to musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, neurological, pediatric, geriatric, sports, and occupational physiotherapy. Topics commonly featured relate to interventions evaluated in contexts associated with Cochrane Library, CONSORT Statement, PRISMA Statement, SPIRIT Statement, and guideline frameworks from bodies such as World Health Organization, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, American Physical Therapy Association, and European Respiratory Society. Research often collaborates with academic centers like University of Queensland, University of New South Wales, University of Western Australia, University of Otago, and hospitals including St Vincent's Hospital, Royal Children's Hospital, Mater Health Services, and rehabilitation centers linked to Epworth Healthcare.
Editorial leadership typically comprises an editor-in-chief supported by an editorial board with members from universities and hospitals such as University of Oxford, King's College London, McMaster University, University of Edinburgh, The University of Sydney, and University of Auckland. The journal employs a double-blind or single-blind peer-review process following standards endorsed by organizations like Committee on Publication Ethics, International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, Council of Science Editors, and National Library of Medicine. Statistical review and methodological oversight are provided by specialists affiliated with centers such as Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins University, Karolinska Institutet, and University of Copenhagen. Ethical approval and trial registration expectations align with requirements from ClinicalTrials.gov, Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry, and institutional review boards at institutions like Royal Melbourne Hospital and Austin Health.
The journal is published by the Australian Physiotherapy Association and distributed in print and electronic formats, with content indexed in major databases. Abstracting and indexing include listings in MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and repositories related to DOAJ and regional indexes. The journal's metadata and citation information are tracked by services such as CrossRef, PubMed Central, Google Scholar, and bibliometric aggregators like Clarivate Analytics and Elsevier platforms. Publication policies reflect open access options, copyright arrangements, and author-pays models analogous to other professional society journals associated with bodies like BMJ Publishing Group and Wiley-Blackwell.
The journal's impact is measured by citation metrics and practitioner uptake in clinical settings, with influence noted in clinical guidelines and policy statements from entities such as National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, World Confederation for Physical Therapy, American College of Physicians, and regional health departments. Individual articles have been cited in systematic reviews and meta-analyses appearing in journals like The Lancet, BMJ, JAMA, Annals of Internal Medicine, and specialty titles such as Spine (journal), Physical Therapy (journal), and Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The journal is regarded as a leading outlet within Australasian physiotherapy and maintains collaborative ties with international research networks centered on institutions including Harvard School of Public Health, University of British Columbia, Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, and University of Sydney Clinical Trials Centre.
Notable contributions include randomized controlled trials and high-quality systematic reviews that informed clinical practice for low back pain, stroke rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and exercise interventions. Influential works have interfaced with guideline developments from NICE, meta-analyses in Cochrane Library, and health policy influenced by reports from Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Productivity Commission, and professional standards from Australian Physiotherapy Association. Studies published have been referenced by multidisciplinary organizations such as Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, Heart Foundation, and sport medicine bodies including Australian Institute of Sport.
Category:Physiotherapy journals