About the Journal

Welcome to the Innovative Journal of Physiotherapy (IJP), an open-access platform committed to advancing the field through rigorous peer review. This journal is uniquely positioned at the intersection of various disciplines, offering insights into specialized techniques that promote physical well-being and mobility across the lifespan. With a focus on enhancing knowledge, application, and education in physiotherapy, the Innovative Journal of Physiotherapy serves as a beacon for professionals and researchers dedicated to optimizing human performance and quality of life.

Frequency: Monthly | Language: English | Starting Year: 2024 | Nature: Online | Publisher: SPJ Publication

AIM AND OBJECTIVES:

  • To disseminate high-quality research findings and evidence-based practices relevant to physiotherapy and related disciplines.
  • To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and dialogue among healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and policymakers.
  • To promote innovation, best practices, and continuous professional development in the field of physiotherapy.
  • To address contemporary challenges, emerging trends, and ethical considerations in physiotherapy practice, education, and research.

SCOPE OF JOURNAL

  • Clinical Practice:

    • Assessment and evaluation techniques in physiotherapy.
    • Treatment modalities include exercise therapy, manual therapy, electrotherapy, and hydrotherapy.
    • Patient management strategies across various clinical settings.
    • Outcome measurement tools and assessment of treatment efficacy.
    • Case studies highlighting unique patient presentations and management approaches.

  • Rehabilitation Sciences:

    • Rehabilitation protocols and programs for specific conditions (e.g., musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, pediatric, geriatric).
    • Functional assessment and goal setting in rehabilitation.
    • Biomechanics and movement analysis in rehabilitation.
    • Assistive technologies and devices for enhancing functional independence.

  • Musculoskeletal Health:

    • Orthopaedic rehabilitation for fractures, joint replacements, soft tissue injuries, etc.
    • Sports physiotherapy, including injury prevention, performance enhancement, and athlete rehabilitation.
    • Management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
    • Postural correction techniques and ergonomics.

  • Neurological Rehabilitation:

    • Stroke rehabilitation, including motor recovery, cognitive rehabilitation, and functional retraining.
    • Spinal cord injury rehabilitation and neuroplasticity-based interventions.
    • Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation and cognitive-behavioral approaches.
    • Management of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.

  • Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy:

    • Pulmonary rehabilitation for conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
    • Cardiac rehabilitation post-myocardial infarction or heart surgery.
    • Breathing exercises, airway clearance techniques, and pulmonary function testing.
    • Exercise prescription for improving cardiovascular fitness and respiratory function.

  • Pain Management:

    • Multidisciplinary approaches to chronic pain management.
    • Physiotherapy interventions for acute and chronic pain conditions.
    • Pain assessment tools and outcome measures.
    • Integrative therapies such as acupuncture, dry needling, and therapeutic ultrasound for pain relief.

  • Evidence-Based Practice and Research Methodologies:

    • Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and evidence synthesis in physiotherapy.
    • Clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions.
    • Research methodologies relevant to physiotherapy, include randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and qualitative research.
    • Translation of research evidence into clinical practice guidelines and protocols.

  • Professional Development and Education:

    • Continuing education programs for physiotherapists.
    • Teaching methods and strategies for clinical education.
    • Leadership, management, and ethical considerations in physiotherapy practice.
    • Quality improvement initiatives and patient safety in physiotherapy settings.

MANUSCRIPT TYPES:

Innovative Journal of Physiotherapy (IJP) welcomes submissions of various manuscript types, including but not limited to:

  • Original articles: Randomized controlled trials, interventions, screening and diagnostic test studies, outcome analyses, cost-effectiveness studies, case-control series, and surveys with high response rates are accepted (up to 3500 words). 
  • Review articles: Systematic critical assessments of literature and data sources are welcome (up to 5000 words). 
  • Pictorial essays: Descriptive essays primarily for teaching, richly illustrated with numerous figures, are accepted (up to 700 words).
  • Case reports: New, interesting, or very rare cases may be reported, with priority given to those with clinical significance or implications (up to 600 words). 
  • Brief Reports: Studies with limited statistical data, insufficient for an original study, can be presented with sections like Background, Methodology, Results, and Conclusion (up to 800 words).
  • Case Series: Reports on three or more cases with intriguing/new imaging findings or a novel interventional procedure are considered (up to 800 words).
  • Technical reports: Concise reports on unique or novel procedures or techniques of interest to readers (up to 500 words).
  • Letter to the Editor: Short letters related to a specific article or recent discussions in previous issues are accepted (up to 500 words). Announcements of conferences, meetings, courses, awards, and other relevant items should include contact information for additional details.

EDITORIAL PROCESS

  • All submissions undergo rigorous peer review by experts in the field to ensure scientific integrity, methodological rigour, and relevance to physiotherapy practice.
  • Authors are encouraged to follow the journal's formatting guidelines, including citation style, manuscript structure, word limits, and artwork specifications.
  • The editorial team prioritizes transparency, ethical standards, and timely communication throughout the manuscript submission, review, and publication process.

READERSHIP AND IMPACT:

Innovative Journal of Physiotherapy (IJP) caters to a diverse readership that includes physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, sports medicine practitioners, researchers, educators, students, and healthcare policymakers. Published articles contribute to advancing knowledge, informing clinical decision-making, enhancing patient outcomes, and shaping the future of physiotherapy practice and education.

ACCESS AND INDEXING:

Innovative Journal of Physiotherapy (IJP) is an open-access journal, that ensures global accessibility and visibility of published content. It is indexed in reputable databases such as Google Scholar, and Cross-ref, further enhancing its impact and reach within the scientific community.

AUDIENCE AND BRIDGING THE GAP

IJP caters to a diverse audience, including healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and policymakers. The journal aims to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice, providing valuable insights that enhance patient care and advance the field of medicine.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Authors interested in contributing to the IJP are encouraged to review the submission guidelines available on our website. These guidelines furnish detailed information on formatting, ethical considerations, and the submission process, ensuring a streamlined and transparent process.

COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE

As the editorial team, we are dedicated to upholding excellence and acting as a catalyst for the exchange of knowledge within the medical community. We invite you to explore the pages of IJP and join us in our mission to advance medical science and improve patient outcomes.

DIGITAL ARCHIVING

SPJ Publication ensures enduring digital preservation through its key alliances with Portico and CLOCKSS.

Portico stands out as a global leader in digital preservation services. It safeguards content as an archival version, though not publicly accessible on Portico. Access is granted under specific conditions, such as collection discontinuation or website catastrophic failure.

CLOCKSS empowers libraries to effortlessly uphold their content archive from SPJP and other publishers. This is achieved with minimal technical complexity, utilizing readily available and cost-effective hardware.

The primary mission of the IJP is to foster the exchange of innovative ideas and scientific information among Medical Laboratory Science Professionals including doctors, technologists, technicians, healthcare professionals, researchers, and academicians. This commitment extends to covering a broad spectrum of medical specialities, including clinical, translational, and basic science research.

The IJP is dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of published content through a rigorous peer-review process, ensuring the integrity and credibility of the research it publishes. Join us in exploring the pages of IJP and advancing medical science to improve patient diagnosis.

ARTICLE PROCESSING CHARGE

The IJP embraces a fully open-access model, ensuring unrestricted utilization and reuse of all published articles while duly acknowledging the authors.

To sustain this model, authors are required to cover a one-time Article Processing Charge (APC), encompassing expenses related to peer review administration, article production in PDF and other formats, dissemination of papers across various platforms, and other publishing functions. No fees are imposed for rejected submissions, and there are no additional charges based on article length, figures, or supplementary data.

In contrast to conventional publishers, open-access publishers such as the IJP do not rely on subscription sales for revenue. Instead, we ensure free accessibility to all articles. Consequently, an Article Processing Charge (APC) is applicable upon acceptance for publication, ensuring the sustainability of this open-access approach.

Article Processing Charges

  • Foreign Authors: 32 USD (30 USD for APC and 2 USD for transaction charges).
  • Indian Authors: INR 1770/- (INR 1500 for APC and INR 270 for GST @18%).

It's important to note that authors bear any transaction fees incurred. Publication decisions at the IJP are entirely driven by editorial criteria, remaining unaffected by fee payments. Corrections to manuscripts are provided free of charge if requested within 3 days of online publication under the "Issue in Progress" section.

Once an article is assigned a volume, issue number, and DOI, changes will be implemented only after payment of applicable charges, equivalent to 50% of the article processing fees. Authors have the option to pay via Direct Deposit or online methods like net banking, NEFT, or IMPS.

Notably, payments by cheque or demand draft are not accepted.