Physical Therapy Journal Citation Rate 2026
0031-9023
eISSN 1538-6724
Oxford University Press
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy (PT) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies and Educational Robotics and Engineering, published by Oxford University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0031-9023 (e-ISSN 1538-6724). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.55 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3880 USD). OpenAlex records 21,529 works and 454,503 citations, with an h-index of 271.
Physical Therapy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Physical Therapy has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.55, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Physical Therapy operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Physical Therapy should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Physical Therapy against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Physical Therapy
- Budget $3880 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Educational Robotics and Engineering, Human auditory perception and evaluation. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0031-9023 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1538-6724 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3880 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Physical Therapy is published by Oxford University Press and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3880.
In our subject taxonomy, Physical Therapy is classified under Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Educational Robotics and Engineering, Human auditory perception and evaluation and Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation.
Physical Therapy is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.554.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.554 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S4210185354
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