Physiotherapy Journal Citation Rate 2026
0031-9406
eISSN 1873-1465
Elsevier BV
GB
Q3 Quartile
About Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy (P) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders and Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0031-9406 (e-ISSN 1873-1465). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.41 (Q3 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 ~$3480 USD). OpenAlex records 13,355 works and 107,437 citations, with an h-index of 132.
Physiotherapy Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Physiotherapy has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.41, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders 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.
Physiotherapy operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Physiotherapy 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 Physiotherapy against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Physiotherapy
- Budget $3480 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders, Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation, Nursing Roles and Practices. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Physiotherapy Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0031-9406 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1873-1465 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3480 USD |
| h-index | 132 |
| Total Works | 13,366 |
| Total Citations | 107,856 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 0.38 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
Physiotherapy is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3480.
In our subject taxonomy, Physiotherapy is classified under Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders, Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation, Nursing Roles and Practices and Occupational Therapy Practice and Research.
Physiotherapy is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 13,366 works that have together drawn 107,856 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 132; its most recent citation rate stands at 0.413; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 0.38.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.413 | 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.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 369 | 104 |
| 2024 | 416 | 352 |
| 2023 | 50 | 364 |
| 2022 | 375 | 739 |
| 2021 | 350 | 1,587 |
| 2020 | 377 | 943 |
| 2019 | 378 | 2,576 |
| 2018 | 69 | 2,258 |
| 2017 | 279 | 1,996 |
| 2016 | 448 | 2,904 |
| 2015 | 2,254 | 5,531 |
| 2014 | 64 | 2,899 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S111121700
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