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Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy

Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. · United States · Est. 2001

ISSN1539-8412eISSN2152-0895

SJR Q2✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q2+18

Total43

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.66

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

0.79

Total Works

1,016

Total Citations

23,057

2yr Mean Citedness

1.17

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy focuses on physical therapy interventions and assessments for older adults. Recent articles examine the impact of exercise programs on physical activity and quality of life, the effectiveness of balance and strength training for improving mobility and preventing falls, and the role of early mobilization in recovery from surgery. The journal also explores physical therapists' knowledge and practices regarding patient care, including the use of technology and the management of chronic conditions like chronic kidney disease and lumbar spinal stenosis.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published2001

Annual Volume~ 34 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications1,016

Publisher OrgLippincott Williams & Wilkins

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd.

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

1539-8412 / 2152-0895

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Indexed in a trusted database?

WoS, Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

RehabilitationQ2

Geriatrics and GerontologyQ3

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Geriatrics & GerontologyRehabilitation

Scopus Categories

RehabilitationGeriatrics and Gerontology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Balance, Gait, and Falls PreventionFrailty in Older AdultsStroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryCerebral Palsy and Movement DisordersNutrition and Health in AgingPhysical Activity and HealthMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationHip and Femur FracturesOccupational Therapy Practice and ResearchHealth and Well-being Studies