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Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy

Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Ltd. · United States · Est. 1986

ISSN1557-0584

SJR Q1✓ WOS SCIE✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total60

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

0.956

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SNIP

1.805

Total Works

1,218

Total Citations

25,130

2yr Mean Citedness

1.58

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy focuses on physical therapy interventions and assessments for individuals with neurologic conditions. Recent articles explore the efficacy of various therapeutic modalities, including strength training, power training, and transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation, for conditions such as stroke, primary lateral sclerosis, and Parkinson disease. The journal also investigates movement behaviors, balance, fall prevention, and motor learning in these populations, alongside the role of physical therapists in promoting physical activity and the measurement of outcomes like pain and spasticity.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published1986

FrequencyQuarterly

StatusActive (last: 2026)

Total Publications1,218

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?

1557-0584

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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.

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q1

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationQ1

RehabilitationQ1

Geriatrics and GerontologyQ2

Neurology (clinical)Q2

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Clinical NeurologyRehabilitation

Scopus Categories

RehabilitationNeurology (clinical)Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and RehabilitationGeriatrics and GerontologyMedicine (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Stroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryBalance, Gait, and Falls PreventionCerebral Palsy and Movement DisordersMotor Control and AdaptationVestibular and auditory disordersMuscle activation and electromyography studiesSpinal Cord Injury ResearchBotulinum Toxin and Related Neurological DisordersParkinson's Disease Mechanisms and TreatmentsTraumatic Brain Injury Research