Journal sections

Musculoskeletal | Neurology | Cardiorespiratory | Geriatrics | Paediatrics | Sport and Health Sciences | Education | Biomechanics and Movement Analysis | Qualitative Research | Evidence Synthesis | Clinimetrics 
 
Musculoskeletal: This section publishes research focused on the assessment, prevention, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the spine and extremities. Topics include acute and chronic pain, injury mechanisms, manual therapy, exercise interventions, postoperative rehabilitation, and the optimization of functional outcomes across the lifespan.
 
Neurology: This section welcomes studies investigating physiotherapy assessment and treatment strategies for individuals with neurological conditions. Areas of interest include motor control and motor learning, stroke rehabilitation, neurodegenerative diseases, central and peripheral nervous system disorders, gait and balance training, and innovative neurorehabilitation technologies.
 
Cardiorespiratory: This section publishes research on physiotherapy assessment and interventions for individuals with cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. Topics include pulmonary rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, exercise tolerance, respiratory physiotherapy techniques, critical care, and strategies to improve functional capacity and quality of life.
 
Geriatrics:This section covers research addressing physiotherapy practice for older adults, with a focus on maintaining mobility, independence, and quality of life. Relevant topics include fall prevention, frailty, age-related functional decline, chronic disease management, long-term care strategies, and evidence-based interventions supporting healthy ageing.
 
Paediatrics: This section welcomes studies addressing physiotherapy practice in infants, children, and adolescents. Areas of interest include developmental disorders, congenital conditions, paediatric rehabilitation, early intervention, family-centered care, and interventions aimed at optimizing growth, function, and participation.
 
Sport and Health Sciences: This section publishes studies at the intersection of physiotherapy, sports performance, and public health. Topics include injury prevention, athletic training and rehabilitation, exercise science, physical activity promotion, and the role of physiotherapy in enhancing performance and long-term health outcomes.
 
Education: This section focuses on research in physiotherapy education and professional development. Topics include curriculum design, teaching and learning strategies, competency-based education, clinical reasoning, interprofessional education, and the use of innovative technologies in training future physiotherapists.
 
Biomechanics and Movement Analysis: This section includes research exploring the mechanical and physiological principles of human movement. Topics include gait analysis, kinematic and kinetic assessments, muscle function, movement impairments, injury mechanisms, wearable sensors, and technologies that enhance the understanding and optimization of movement in clinical and sports settings.
 
Qualitative research: This section publishes qualitative and mixed-methods studies that explore experiences, perceptions, and contextual factors in physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Submissions may address patient perspectives, clinician experiences, healthcare delivery, and the social and cultural dimensions influencing practice and outcomes.
 
Evidence synthesis:This section publishes systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and other forms of evidence synthesis relevant to physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Submissions should aim to critically appraise and integrate existing evidence to inform clinical practice, policy, and future research directions.
 
Clinimetrics:This section features studies focused on the development, validation, and application of measurement tools in physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Submissions may include research on reliability, validity, responsiveness, and interpretability of outcome measures, as well as the development and cross-cultural adaptation of instruments. Studies addressing the selection and use of outcome measures in clinical and research settings are also welcome.