NMC Approved Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy And Rehabilitation Journals List: 2026

So, you’re a physical therapy, sports therapy and rehabilitation professional eager to stay updated with the latest research and trends?

Well, look no further! We’ve got you covered with a list of NMC-approved physical therapy, sports therapy and rehabilitation journals that are sure to quench your thirst for knowledge.

These journals are recognized under National Medical Commission (NMC) for their high quality, reliability, and relevance to the physical therapy, sports therapy and rehabilitation field.

Whether you’re a researcher or an author, these publications offer valuable insights, expert opinions, and groundbreaking studies that can enhance your practice and contribute to the advancement of the sector.

For the most recent list of NMC-approved physical therapy, sports therapy and rehabilitation journals, see the list below.




Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
Kinesitherapie Elsevier
Korean Journal of Physical, Multiple and Health Disabilities Seorim
Korean Journal of Sport Science Korea Institute of Sport Science
Manuelle Medizin Springer Nature
Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science Taylor & Francis
Medicina dello Sport Edizioni Minerva Medica
Medicina Naturista Sociedad Europea De Medicina Naturista Clasica. Seccion Espanola
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Wolters Kluwer Health
Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Montenegrin Sports Academy
Motor Control Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.
Motricidade Universidade da Beira Interior
Movement and Sports Sciences Science et Motricite EDP Sciences
Musculoskeletal Care John Wiley & Sons
Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Elsevier
N N Priorov Journal of Traumatology and Orthopedics Eco-Vector LLC
NeuroRehabilitation SAGE
New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy Physiotherapy New Zealand
Obrazovanie i Nauka Russian State Vocational Pedagogical University
Open Sports Sciences Journal Bentham Science Publishers
Pediatric Exercise Science Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.
Pediatric Physical Therapy Wolters Kluwer Health
Performance Enhancement and Health Elsevier
Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics Taylor & Francis
Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy Taylor & Francis
Physical Education Theory and Methodology OVS LLC
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America Elsevier
Physical Therapy Oxford University Press
Physical Therapy in Sport Elsevier
Physical Therapy Journal of Indonesia Udayana University
Physical Therapy Reviews Taylor & Francis
Physician and Sportsmedicine Taylor & Francis
Physikalische Medizin Rehabilitationsmedizin Kurortmedizin Thieme
Physiology International Akademiai Kiado
Physiotherapia Croatica Croatian Society of Physiotherapists
Physiotherapy Canada University of Toronto Press
Physiotherapy Practice and Research SAGE
Physiotherapy Research International John Wiley & Sons
Physiotherapy Theory and Practice Taylor & Francis
Physiotherapy United Kingdom Elsevier
PM and R John Wiley & Sons
Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism Paradigm Publishing Services
Qualitative Research in Sport Exercise and Health Taylor and Francis 4.9
Radiological Physics and Technology Springer Nature
Rehabilitace a Fyzikalni Lekarstvi Czech Medical Association J.E. Purkyne
Rehabilitacia LIECREH GUTH
Rehabilitacion Elsevier
Rehabilitation and Recreation Igor Grygus
Rehabilitation Nursing Wolters Kluwer Health
Rehabilitation Oncology Wolters Kluwer Health
Rehabilitation Psychology American Psychological Association

Why NMC-Approved Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy And Rehabilitation Journals?

  • Promotion eligibility: Indian medical college faculty must publish in NMC-recognized journals for promotions (Assistant Professor → Associate Professor → Professor).
  • Postgraduate seat sanctioning: Departments need NMC-recognized publications for MD/MS/DM/MCh seat allocation.
  • Trust signal: NMC-recognized journals follow ethical standards and credible peer review.
  • Indexing: All NMC-approved journals appear in at least one of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, or DOAJ.

Tips for Submitting to NMC-Approved Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy And Rehabilitation Journals

  1. Verify indexing on the journal’s page before submission.
  2. Match scope — read 5 recent papers in your target journal.
  3. Avoid predatory journals mimicking NMC-approved names.
  4. Check turnaround time if you have grant or thesis deadlines.
  5. Use our Advanced Journal Finder to filter by Scopus/PubMed/WOS for your physical therapy, sports therapy and rehabilitation subject.
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