Aims & Scope

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:

1. Musculoskeletal physiotherapy: Assessment, diagnosis, and management of orthopedic conditions, sports injuries, musculoskeletal pain, rehabilitation after surgery, manual therapy techniques, exercise interventions, and musculoskeletal imaging.
2. 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.
3. Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy: Evaluation and treatment of cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, including pulmonary rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, respiratory physiotherapy, exercise testing, and cardiopulmonary exercise physiology.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Sports physiotherapy: Injury prevention, assessment, and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries, performance enhancement, sports-specific training, return-to-play protocols, and sports biomechanics.
7. 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 perinatal period.
8. Rehabilitation technology and innovations: Novel technologies, interventions, and approaches in physiotherapy, including robotics, virtual reality, telerehabilitation, wearable devices, mobile health applications, and other digital health solutions.
9. Pain management and rehabilitation: Multidisciplinary approaches to pain assessment, chronic pain management, pain neuroscience, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and psychological interventions.
10. Education, professional development, and practice management: Research on education and training methods in physiotherapy, strategies for professional development, evidence-based practice implementation, and healthcare policy and management relevant to physiotherapy services.

The International Journal of Physiotherapy invites submissions from researchers, educators, clinicians, and professionals in the field of physiotherapy worldwide. The journal aims to foster the exchange of knowledge, encourage evidence-based practice, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and contribute to the advancement of physiotherapy as a vital healthcare discipline.