Journal profile · ORTHOPEDICS
International Journal of Physiotherapy
ISSN 2349-5987 · eISSN 2348-8336 · IJPHY · India
International Journal of Physiotherapy: CAS Zone 4 · Medicine (2025 upgraded edition); fully open access; APC about USD 550; review about 10 weeks (community reports); 62 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Physiotherapy is published by IJPHY and is in Zone 4 of Medicine in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation, Shoulder Injury and Treatment and Sports injuries and prevention, together about 29.4% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Aim: The aim of the International Journal of Physiotherapy is to provide a global platform for the exchange of innovative research, evidence-based practices, and advancements in the field of physiotherapy. The journal strives to facilitate collaboration among researchers, clinicians, educators, and policymakers to enhance the understanding, application, and development of physiotherapy interventions and techniques for improving the health and well-being of individuals across diverse populations. Scope: The International Journal of Physiotherapy welcomes original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case studies, clinical trials, and other scholarly contributions covering a wide range of topics within the field of physiotherapy. The journal's scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas of interest: Musculoskeletal physiotherapy: Assessment, diagnosis, and management of orthopedic conditions, sports injuries, musculoskeletal pain, rehabilitation after surgery, manual therapy techniques, exercise interventions, and musculoskeletal imaging. Neurological rehabilitation: Rehabilitation strategies for individuals with neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, and other neurologic disorders affecting motor function and mobility. Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy: Evaluation and treatment of cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, including pulmonary rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, respiratory physiotherapy, exercise testing, and cardiopulmonary exercise physiology. Pediatric and developmental physiotherapy: Assessment and intervention for children with developmental delays, congenital disorders, neuromuscular conditions, musculoskeletal problems, and motor impairments affecting movement and functional abilities. Geriatric and gerontological physiotherapy: Rehabilitation and management of age-related conditions, falls prevention, balance and gait disorders, chronic pain, mobility issues, and the promotion of healthy aging. Sports physiotherapy: Injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries, performance enhancement, sports-specific training, return-to-play protocols, and sports biomechanics. Women's health physiotherapy: Assessment and management of conditions related to pregnancy and postpartum care, pelvic floor dysfunction, urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and musculoskeletal issues during the p
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): ORTHOPEDICS
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named India 11, Türkiye 3, Hong Kong, China 1, Canada 1, Malaysia 1 (19 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationMedicine13.3%
- Shoulder Injury and TreatmentMedicine8.6%
- Sports injuries and preventionMedicine7.6%
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement DisordersMedicine7%
- Sports and Physical Education ResearchHealth Professions7%
- Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatmentBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology6.5%
- Stroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryMedicine6.2%
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyMedicine4.2%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Orthopedics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Medicine Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Medicine | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Orthopedics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 14OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 54OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.16OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 98.96%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 56LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 484,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 649 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 2025 | 62 | 62 | 10 |
| 2024 | 26 | 26 | 8 |
| 2023 | 18 | 18 | 86 |
| 2022 | 10 | 10 | 7 |
| 2021 | 37 | 37 | 48 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 10 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 10 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | INR 25,000 / USD 550 | No | CC BY-NC | |
| OpenAlex | USD 550 / INR 17,500 | — | — | |
| LetPub | INR 17,500 / USD 550 | No | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 5
- Reference style
- Vancouver
Article types accepted7
- case reportManuscripts submitted can be Original articles Systematic reviews Case reports Study protocols Original articles: Full lengths of original research or short rep…Length not stated
- original articleManuscripts submitted can be Original articles Systematic reviews Case reports Study protocols Original articles: Full lengths of original research or short rep…Length not stated
- original researchManuscripts submitted can be Original articles Systematic reviews Case reports Study protocols Original articles: Full lengths of original research or short rep…Length not stated
- protocolManuscripts submitted can be Original articles Systematic reviews Case reports Study protocols Original articles: Full lengths of original research or short rep…Length not stated
- reviewManuscripts submitted can be Original articles Systematic reviews Case reports Study protocols Original articles: Full lengths of original research or short rep…Length not stated
- review articleEvaluation of Rehabilitation Interventions for Fine Motor Skill Acquisition among Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis Abst…Length not stated
- systematic reviewManuscripts submitted can be Original articles Systematic reviews Case reports Study protocols Original articles: Full lengths of original research or short rep…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Trial registration / reporting guidelines
- License & copyright Copyright Policy
Copyright on an open-access article in a journal published by IJPHY is retained by the author(s).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
All content published in IJPHY is made freely available online to all under an Open Access model. By the definition of the Budapest Open Access Initiative, all content published by the IJPHY is made free to users without any subscription or other charges. Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full text of these articles, or use them for any other la…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-blind peer review Model summary
the journal applies a double-blind peer-review process
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism policy
Plagiarism software: All the submitted articles initially screened with
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Trial registration / reporting guidelines Reporting Guidelines
IJPHY reporting guidelines are based on guidelines given by the EQUATOR Network and the NLM's Research Reporting Guidelines and Initiatives. Further Reading Reporting guidelines for main study types
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- IJPHY
- Country or region
- India
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2349-5987
- Electronic ISSN
- 2348-8336
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 13, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Physiotherapy
What CAS zone is International Journal of Physiotherapy in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, International Journal of Physiotherapy is in Zone 4 of Medicine, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Orthopedics. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Medicine. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Physiotherapy?
Authors report an average review time of about 10 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of International Journal of Physiotherapy?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 5; Reference style: Vancouver. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of International Journal of Physiotherapy based?
Of the 19 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are India (11), Türkiye (3) and Hong Kong, China (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Journal of Physiotherapy?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Physiotherapy is indexed in ESCI and DOAJ.
Is International Journal of Physiotherapy open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Physiotherapy is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 550.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .