Physiotherapy Research International : the Journal for Researchers and Clinicians in Physical Therapy
Overview
Physiotherapy Research International is a renowned journal catering to researchers and clinicians in the field of physical therapy. It provides a platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research, evidence-based practices, and clinical advancements. With a focus on promoting effective patient care and rehabilitation, this journal serves as a valuable resource for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and contribute to the field of physiotherapy.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Physiother Res Int
Start
1996
End
Continuing
Frequency
Four no. a year
p-ISSN
1358-2267
e-ISSN
1471-2865
Country
United States
Language
English
Specialty
Rehabilitation Medicine
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 6339
58
SJR / Ranks: 7408
608
CiteScore / Ranks: 7822
3.40
Recent Articles
1.
Kalra R, Goyal K, Goyal M
Physiother Res Int
. 2025 Mar;
30(2):e70047.
PMID: 40088481
Background: Chronic Plantar Fasciitis (CPF) is commonly associated with elevated levels of anxiety and pain catastrophizing. Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) has shown promise in addressing these psychological components, but high-quality...
2.
Ndene-Bodilsen S, Aadahl M, Thomsen T, Wienecke T
Physiother Res Int
. 2025 Mar;
30(2):e70048.
PMID: 40088479
Background And Purpose: Stroke survivors with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) face heightened cardiovascular risks, which are exacerbated by sedentary behaviour (SB). Despite existing interventions, there remains a gap in...
3.
Villarroel R, Garcia-Ramos B, Gonzalez-Mora J, Modrono C
Physiother Res Int
. 2025 Mar;
30(2):e70040.
PMID: 40022760
Background And Purpose: Stroke is a major cause of disability in adults. Motor recovery through conventional therapy (CT) is a fundamental approach but can sometimes face challenges related to motivation....
4.
Abdullah , Rehman K, Ahmad B, Arshad M, Saeed H, Keen M, et al.
Physiother Res Int
. 2025 Feb;
30(2):e70038.
PMID: 40018828
Background And Purpose: Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) is a separation of the rectus abdominis muscles which often results from pregnancy. This meta-analysis aims to identify the most effective non-surgical treatment...
5.
Ross M, Simmich J, Magor T, Russell T
Physiother Res Int
. 2025 Feb;
30(2):e70042.
PMID: 40008766
Objective: To investigate the key factors that influence patients' preferences for telerehabilitation consultations in comparison to traditional in-person physiotherapy consultations and explore how these factors vary across different patient demographic...
6.
Montero-Camara J, Ferrer-Sargues F, Peredo D, Cabello A, Rovira M, Calabuig J, et al.
Physiother Res Int
. 2025 Feb;
30(2):e70032.
PMID: 39983054
Background And Purpose: Cardiac surgery enhances cardiovascular disease (CVD) patient survival rates, and the fast-track protocol can reduce complications, hospital length of stay (HLOS) and associated costs. However, there is...
7.
Franco S, Figueiredo B, Bezerra N, Magalhaes P
Physiother Res Int
. 2025 Feb;
30(2):e70039.
PMID: 39968716
Background And Purpose: Assisted Autogenic Drainage (AAD) is suggested as a promising technique for effective secretion removal, especially in non-cooperative patients, including infants. However, there is a scarcity regarding the...
8.
da Silva J, Santana M, Prata Martinez B, Duarte H
Physiother Res Int
. 2025 Feb;
30(2):e70037.
PMID: 39960019
Background And Purpose: Heart failure (HF) is a complex syndrome that impacts persons' daily activities and adherence to exercise programs. Non-Invasive ventilation (NIV) reduces respiratory load and improves cardiac function,...
9.
Cavalcante A, Gomes T, Brito G, Moriguchi C
Physiother Res Int
. 2025 Feb;
30(2):e70041.
PMID: 39955625
Background And Purpose: The education of physiotherapists is disengaged from social control, which is one of the principles of the Brazilian public healthcare system. Social control ensures the participation of...
10.
Gopaul U, Bayley M, Kalsi-Ryan S
Physiother Res Int
. 2025 Feb;
30(2):e70036.
PMID: 39927575
Background: Improving hand and arm function is an important goal for individuals with cervical spinal cord injury (cSCI). Activity Based Therapy (ABT) is a neurorestorative approach that incorporates a high...