Physical Therapy in Sport
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Aims & Scope
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. The journal publishes material that is indispensable for day-to-day practice and continuing professional development. 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. The journal publishes original research, case studies, reviews, masterclasses, papers on clinical approaches, and book reviews, as well as occasional reports from conferences. Papers are double-blind peer-reviewed by our international advisory board and other international experts, and submissions from a broad range of disciplines are actively encouraged.
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisPhysical Therapy in Sport (acronym: yptsp, abbr: PHYS THER SPORT, ISSN: 1466-853X) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Medicine, published by Elsevier BV in England since 2000. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.30, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.947 (Q1), an H-index of 72.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Quarterly, an annual output of approximately 168 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,268 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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