NMC Approved Rehabilitation Journals List: 2026

So, you’re a 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 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 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 rehabilitation journals, see the list below.




Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
Journal of Biomechanics Elsevier
Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Elsevier
Journal of Burn Care and Research Oxford University Press
Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention Wolters Kluwer Health
Journal of Disability and Religion Taylor & Francis
Journal of Enabling Technologies Emerald Publishing
Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy Wolters Kluwer Health
Journal of Hand Therapy Hanley and Belfus Inc.
Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation Wolters Kluwer Health
Journal of Intellectual Disability Research John Wiley & Sons
Journal of Modern Rehabilitation Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Musculoskeletal Surgery and Research Scientific Scholar
Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy Wolters Kluwer Health
Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation Springer Nature
Journal of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation Elsevier
Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine SAGE
Journal of Physical Therapy Education Wolters Kluwer Health
Journal of Poetry Therapy Taylor & Francis
Journal of Prosthetics and Orthotics Wolters Kluwer Health
Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health Springer Nature
Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine Medical Journals Sweden AB
Journal of Science in Sport and Exercise Springer Nature
Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions Taylor & Francis
Journal of Special Education SAGE
Journal of Sport Rehabilitation Human Kinetics Publishers Inc.
Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases Elsevier
Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness AFB Press
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation SAGE
Kinesitherapie Elsevier
Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine Montenegrin Sports Academy
Motricite Cerebrale Elsevier
Musculoskeletal Care John Wiley & Sons
Neurologie und Rehabilitation Hippocampus Verlag
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation Taylor & Francis
NeuroRehabilitation SAGE
Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair SAGE
Ortopedia Traumatologia Rehabilitacja MEDSPORTPRESS Publishing House
Physical and Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics Taylor & Francis
Physical and Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics Taylor & Francis
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America Elsevier
Physical Therapy Reviews Taylor & Francis
Physikalische Medizin Rehabilitationsmedizin Kurortmedizin Thieme
Physiotherapy Practice and Research SAGE
Phytotherapy Journal V.I. Vernadsky Taurida National University
PM and R John Wiley & Sons
Prosthetics and Orthotics International Wolters Kluwer Health
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal American Psychological Association
Reabilitacijos Mokslai Slauga, Kineziterapija, Ergoterapija Lithuanian Sports University
Rehabilitace a Fyzikalni Lekarstvi Czech Medical Association J.E. Purkyne
Rehabilitacia LIECREH GUTH

Why NMC-Approved 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 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 rehabilitation subject.
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