Impact Factor
2.41
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
0.94
140 total citations
h5-index
14
h5 depth signal
Cited share
43.6%
65 of 149
Total citations
140
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.28
External metric anchor
Self-citation
4.3%
6 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
393
Canada
39
Netherlands
20
India
18
Australia
17
Citing Fields of Research
Postural Control
191
Congenital Disorders
149
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
121
Musculoskeletal Disorders
105
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
53
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,058
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
149
65 cited publications
Last 12 months
45
3.8 publications/month
Open access share
97.8%
44 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
393 citing publications
Leading citing field
Postural Control
191 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
18 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v4n1, 2011-
v4n1, 2011-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Postural Control
Congenital Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
Broad Categories
Pediatrics
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Postural Control
Congenital Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Patient Care
MeSH Descriptors
Child
Children with Disabilities
Infant
Rehabilitation
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
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DOI 10.1177/18758894261501063
Open DOI
Screening colonoscopy utilization among adults living with spina bifida
Purpose: Spina bifida (SB) is the most common neural tube defect, often accompanied by neurogenic bladder and bowel dysfunction, hydrocephalus, and orthopedic sequelae. As life expectancy increases for individuals with SB, understanding ...
02
DOI 10.1177/18758894261490635
Open DOI
Provider assessment of caregiver reliability in preparation for intrathecal baclofen use in pediatric conditions
Purpose: This qualitative study explored how physicians assess caregiver reliability when determining eligibility for intrathecal baclofen (ITB) therapy in non-ambulatory children with cerebral palsy (CP) and how barriers can be surmount...
03
DOI 10.1177/18758894261485648
Open DOI
Profile of individuals with full-scale intelligence quotient (FSIQ) scores in the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry (NSBPR)
Purpose: Although intelligence quotient (IQ) testing can help identify cognitive issues, data on IQ testing in the spina bifida (SB) population is limited and difficult to collect. This study aimed to identify factors influencing IQ test...
04
DOI 10.1177/18758894261476176
Open DOI
Parents of youth and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: Barriers experienced during transition
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of parents of youth and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have undergone the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare as well as commu...
05
DOI 10.1177/18758894261476165
Open DOI
Retrospective analysis of temporalis muscle thickness as a biomarker of functional level in adults with cerebral palsy
This retrospective cohort study investigated the association between temporalis muscle thickness (TMT) and functional level in adults with cerebral palsy. TMT is a non-invasive radiographic measure that can be measured from brain magneti...
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DOI 10.1177/18758894261469571
Open DOI
Sensory sensitive Nutcracker
08
DOI 10.1177/18758894261469491
Open DOI
Use of sensory dynamic orthosis in paediatric neuromuscular scoliosis: A pilot single-group pre-post study.
IntroductionNeuromuscular scoliosis (NMS) in children poses significant challenges, including postural instability, pain, mobility limitations, and respiratory issues. Sensory dynamic orthosis (SDO) garments provide dynamic compression a...
09
DOI 10.1177/18758894261460624
Open DOI
Functional outcomes of children after SARS-CoV-2 infection: An EHR-based cohort study
Background: Clinical manifestations of the post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2, or long COVID, have been well-described. However, few pediatric studies explore the impact on everyday function. The objective was to describe functional outco...
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DOI 10.1177/18758894261454112
Open DOI
Atypical baclofen pump catheter dislodgement in spastic cerebral palsy - A case report
Case Description: A 16-year-old male with spastic quadriparesis secondary to cerebral palsy underwent baclofen pump placement in August 2024. During a routine refill in September 2025, a hard, non-mobile bump was noted over the pump's ce...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Some issues also have theme titles.
Description based on: Vol. 2, no. 1 (2009); title from cover.
Latest issue consulted: Vol. 2, no. 1 (2009).
Also issued online.