Physical Therapy - WSSU: Journals

The Sports Physical Therapy Section (SPTS) created the North American Journal of Sports Physical Therapy to address current physical therapy trends and practices to improve the care of the recreationally active individual.

JACPT is an indexed resource for the dissemination of research-based evidence and clinical practice information related to physical therapy practice for patients with acute care needs. JACPT maintains high quality through double-blinded review, and a distinguished editorial board and pool of peer reviewers. JACPT publishes original research regarding evaluation and intervention for this critical patient population, including clinical trials, systematic reviews, case reports, and clinical perspectives.

JGPT focuses on key areas of interest and professional development for physical therapy professionals working to improve quality of life for older adults, by promoting healthy lifestyle, disease prevention, and return to function through physical therapy intervention. The Journal provides information primarily to physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, physical therapy students, as well as to other health professionals involved in the care of aging adults in a variety of practice and community settings. The JGPT will be of interest to professional colleagues from fields including nursing, medicine, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, geriatric care management, social work, and orthotics and prosthetics. The JGPT can inform care in settings including community organizations and home health care agencies, cardiovascular/cardiopulmonary centers, orthopedic centers, comprehensive and subacute rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, continuing care retirement communities, hospital– and community–based outpatient facilities/clinics, ambulatory care centers, health and wellness facilities, sport and human performance centers, and academic institutions.

Official publication of the Section on Neurology of the American Physical Therapy Association. The journal presents articles that contribute to the development and effective use of neurologic physical therapy. Types of articles published include research articles, critical reviews, case reports and special interest papers.

JOSPT publishes scientifically rigorous, clinically relevant content for physical therapists and others in the health care community to advance musculoskeletal and sports-related practice.

The Journal provides information primarily to physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and physical therapy students. Other health care segments interested in this journal may include health care professionals from obstetrician/gynecologist centers, orthopedic centers, long–term care facilities, hospital–based outpatient facilities/clinics, ambulatory centers, health and wellness facilities, sport and human performance centers, and rehabilitation facilities.

Providing family-centered care in pediatric physical therapy

Physical Therapy in Sport is an international peer-reviewed journal that provides a forum for the publication of research and clinical practice material relevant to the healthcare professions involved in sports and exercise medicine, and rehabilitation. Physical Therapy in Sport covers topics dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injuries, as well as more general areas of sports and exercise medicine and related sports science.

Physiotherapy Research International is an international peer reviewed journal dedicated to the exchange of knowledge that is directly relevant to specialist areas of physiotherapy theory, practice, and research. We publish original research on a wide range of topics e.g. Primary research testing new physiotherapy treatments; methodological research; measurement and outcome research and qualitative research of interest to researchers, clinicians and educators.