Aims and Scope
Aims:
WebLog Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation is an open access publication dedicated to advancing research across the restoration of movement and physical function following injury, illness, or surgery. Physical therapy applies evidence-based evaluation and therapeutic exercise to address impairments, while rehabilitation focuses more broadly on regaining strength, independence, and quality of life after major health events. The journal connects physiotherapists, rehabilitation physicians, occupational therapists, and allied health researchers worldwide to share findings that improve recovery pathways and long-term functional outcomes for patients.
The journal's scope spans musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation, sports physiotherapy, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, pediatric and geriatric physical therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, and manual therapy techniques. Submissions exploring rehabilitation robotics, telerehabilitation, neuropsychological and psychiatric rehabilitation, spinal cord injury recovery, and the management of amputation and chronic pain syndromes are equally encouraged, reflecting the journal's aim to capture both established and emerging approaches to patient recovery.
WebLog Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation accepts Research Articles, Review Articles, Systematic Reviews, Short Communications, Case Reports, Clinical Images, Editorials, Perspectives, and Letters to the Editor, allowing authors to present clinical trial data, systematic evidence synthesis, or instructive individual case observations.
All submissions undergo a rigorous, independent expert-evaluation pathway conducted by an international editorial board of physical therapy and rehabilitation specialists, ensuring that published work reflects sound methodology and genuine clinical relevance.
Authors benefit from an efficient publication workflow, with initial editorial decisions typically issued within 21 days of submission and accepted manuscripts published online within 7-10 days thereafter. All articles are distributed under a Creative Commons license permitting free reuse with attribution, and each receives a permanent DOI for reliable citation. Published content is indexed through OpenAIRE and discoverable via Google Scholar, with long-term preservation ensured through Zenodo archival, and a scannable QR code accompanies every article for instant access to the published version.
Through its combination of broad clinical scope, rigorous editorial oversight, and accessible publishing features, WebLog Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation aims to support clinicians and researchers in advancing patient recovery and functional restoration worldwide.
Scope:
WebLog Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation widely accepts manuscripts in the following areas, but is not limited to: