Impact Factor
3.67
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
3.38
1,181 total citations
h5-index
46
h5 depth signal
Cited share
71.2%
260 of 365
Total citations
1,181
Citation footprint
Metric signal
3.38
External metric anchor
Self-citation
5.3%
63 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
1,018
Australia
220
Canada
167
Netherlands
121
United Kingdom
95
Citing Fields of Research
Musculoskeletal Disorders
733
Postural Control
720
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
344
Sports Science
199
Patient Care
174
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
21,324
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
365
260 cited publications
Last 12 months
133
11.1 publications/month
Open access share
21.1%
28 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
1,018 citing publications
Leading citing field
Musculoskeletal Disorders
733 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
16 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v45n10, Oct. 1965-
v45n10, Oct. 1965-
Active Coverage
Active Coverage
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Postural Control
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
American Physical Therapy Association
Broad Categories
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Postural Control
Psychiatry & Psychology
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Nutrition & Dietetics
Healthcare Policy
MeSH Descriptors
Physical Therapy Modalities
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1093/ptj/pzag113
Open DOI
Long-Term Clinical Outcomes and Factors Associated With Response in Older Adults With Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: A Four-Year Prospective Cohort Study
Importance: Few studies that have reported long-term trajectories of a standardized nonoperative management in patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears (MIRCTs). Objective: The aims of this study were to describe the long-ter...
02
DOI 10.1093/ptj/pzag106
Open DOI
Impact of Virtual Reality Training on Quality of Life, Diaphragmatic Excursion, Pulmonary Function, and Respiratory Muscle Strength After Upper Abdominal Surgeries: A Randomized Controlled Study
Importance: Adding virtual reality exercise (VRE) to conventional physical therapy (CPT) may reduce upper abdominal surgery complications. Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of VRE on quality of life (QoL),...
03
DOI 10.1093/ptj/pzag103
Open DOI
Implementation of a Guideline-Based Preference Elicitation Tool to Enhance Shared Decision-Making in Supervised Exercise Therapy for Patients With Intermittent Claudication: A Multi-Methods Cluster Randomized Trial
Importance: Shared decision-making is not yet common practice in physical therapy, emphasizing the need for effective decision aids. A preference elicitation tool (PE-tool) was designed to complement supervised exercise therapy (SET) in ...
04
DOI 10.1093/ptj/pzag109
Open DOI
A Single-Number Value Metric Integrating Quality and Cost in Outpatient Physical Therapy
Importance: As health care transitions toward value-based care, outpatient physical therapy lacks a practical metric that objectively integrates quality of care and cost into a single measure of clinical value. Objective: The objective w...
05
DOI 10.1093/ptj/pzag091
Open DOI
News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, October 2026
06
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DOI 10.1093/ptj/pzag104
Open DOI
Addressing Physical Therapy Access Gaps: Impact of Embedded Scheduling Tools on Patient Language Preference
Importance: Patients with Non-English language preference (NELP) face barriers accessing outpatient rehabilitation services, with disparities at the referral-to-scheduling stage. Despite decades of Federal mandates to provide meaningful ...
08
DOI 10.1093/ptj/pzag105
Open DOI
My View of PTJ : Giving Thanks to Peer Reviewers
09
DOI 10.1093/ptj/pzag102
Open DOI
Generative Artificial Intelligence Use in United States Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs
Importance: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education is poised to significantly impact the field of physical therapy. Research on generative AI use in physical therapist education remains limited. Objective: The objective was...
10
DOI 10.1093/ptj/pzag100
Open DOI
Sustained Three-Year Impact of a Physical Therapy Quality Improvement Project in the Medical Intensive Care Unit
Importance: Early rehabilitation and mobility are components of care bundles and clinical practice guidelines for patients who are critically ill. Improved delivery of physical therapy is associated with decreased intensive care unit (IC...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Journal of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Also issued online.
Microfilm. v. 50 (1970)-v. 51 (1971) . 3 microfilm reels : negative ; 35 mm.
Vol. 75, no. 2 (FEB 1995)19950517 Notice not published Printed on acid-free paper