Impact Factor
3.05
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.73
650 total citations
h5-index
34
h5 depth signal
Cited share
50.6%
195 of 385
Total citations
650
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.70
External metric anchor
Self-citation
5.7%
37 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
2,142
Canada
137
China
64
Turkey
62
Spain
60
Citing Fields of Research
Musculoskeletal Disorders
1,547
Nervous System Disorders
792
Postural Control
722
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
431
Sports Science
261
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
9,578
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
385
195 cited publications
Last 12 months
547
45.6 publications/month
Open access share
11.5%
63 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
2,142 citing publications
Leading citing field
Musculoskeletal Disorders
1,547 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
15 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v1n1, Jan. 2009-
v1n1, Jan. 2009-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Postural Control
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
Nervous System Disorders
Sports Science
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Broad Categories
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Traumatology
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Postural Control
Patient Care
Vascular Disorders
Sports Science
MeSH Descriptors
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Rehabilitation
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1002/pmrj.70237
Open DOI
Ultrasound evidence of distal enlargement at entrapment sites following proximal peripheral nerve injury
Background: Proximal peripheral nerve injuries may be accompanied by structural changes along the course of the nerve, including enlargement at distal sites. Ultrasound offers a noninvasive method to assess nerve caliber at anatomic tunn...
02
DOI 10.1002/pmrj.70236
Open DOI
How do neurorehabilitation patients perceive their fundamental care needs? Findings from a qualitative study
Background: The Fundamentals of Care (FoC) framework provides a structured model to support the delivery of person‐centered nursing care by integrating physical, psychosocial, and relational dimensions. Although the framework has been wi...
03
DOI 10.1002/pmrj.70253
Open DOI
Introducing lifestyle medicine residency curriculum into PM&R residency training: Implementation experience and early benefits
Background: Lifestyle medicine (LM) aligns closely with physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), emphasizing holistic, patient‐centered approaches to optimize health and function. Despite this synergy, structured LM education within ...
04
DOI 10.1002/pmrj.70229
Open DOI
Social drivers of health and physical medicine and rehabilitation
05
06
DOI 10.1002/pmrj.70225
Open DOI
First aggression as a planning signal in post‐acute stroke rehabilitation: Service benchmarks, goal setting, and a 60‐day precaution window from a comprehensive observational cohort
Background: Aggressive behavior after stroke is common and linked to poorer outcomes, yet prior studies have not translated this knowledge into operational benchmarks that guide planning (time‐limited risk windows, realistic goals, disch...
07
DOI 10.1002/pmrj.70228
Open DOI
Regulatory complaint patterns in physical medicine and rehabilitation: A population‐based cohort study
Background: Regulatory complaints provide insight into physician performance and professionalism. Although complaint patterns have been described for the collective physician workforce, little is known about complaint risk among physical...
08
DOI 10.1002/pmrj.70216
Open DOI
Preparation methods and clinical outcomes of platelet‐rich plasma for chronic discogenic low back pain: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials
Objective: To evaluate platelet‐rich plasma (PRP) preparation methods and composition and compare its effectiveness versus other comparative therapies in treating chronic discogenic low back pain (LBP). Type of Study: Systematic review a...
09
DOI 10.1002/pmrj.70230
Open DOI
Comparisons of immediate efficacy of cryoneurolysis and phenol neurolysis in spasticity reduction using Modified Ashworth Scale after brain injury: A retrospective cohort study
Background: Phenol neurolysis and cryoneurolysis are nerve block procedures used to manage localized spasticity through different mechanisms, chemical and cold‐induced nerve blocks, respectively. Both procedures can cause immediate reduc...
10
DOI 10.1002/pmrj.70219
Open DOI
Dextrose prolotherapy for chronic symptomatic rotator cuff tendinopathy and subacromial bursitis: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Objective: Dextrose prolotherapy is used for musculoskeletal injuries, but evidence of its effectiveness is limited. We assess the evidence base on effects of dextrose prolotherapy for chronic symptomatic rotator cuff disorders and/or bu...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Description based on: Vol. 1, no. 1 (Jan. 2009); title from cover.
Latest issue consulted: Vol. 1, no. 1 (Jan. 2009).
Also issued online.