Top 10 Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Journals In The World 2026

1. British Journal of Sports Medicine

British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) is a multi-media portal that provides original research, reviews and debate relating to clinically-relevant aspects of sport and exercise medicine, including physiotherapy, physical therapy and rehabilitation. We contribute to innovation (research), education (teaching and learning) and knowledge translation (implementing research into practice and policy). Our web, print, video and audio material, combined with active social media, serves the international community of clinicians who treat active people. more...

2. Qualitative Research in Sport Exercise and Health

Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health is the first international journal solely dedicated to the advancement and debate of qualitative research within sport and exercise psychology, sport sociology, sports coaching, and sports and exercise medicine. Providing a forum for qualitative researchers within all the social scientific areas of sport, exercise, and health the journal offers researchers, practitioners, and students access to cutting edge empirical inquiry, scholarly dialogues, and the latest developments in qualitative methodologies and methods. more...

3. Sports Medicine and Health Science

The purpose of the Sports Medicine and Health Science (SMHS) journal is to provide a scientific, merit-based, high-quality publication platform for all relevant biomedical studies worldwide with a primary focus on sports medicine, physical activity, and the exercise-related health sciences. The primary disciplines that are covered by SMHS include but are not limited to clinical sports medicine; orthopedics; preventive medicine; rehabilitation medicine; physical therapy; basic and translational sports sciences including exercise physiology, exercise biochemistry, exercise molecular biology, and exercise immunology; biomechanics; motor more...

4. Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal

The Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal (HKPJ) is the official peer-reviewed, Open Access (OA) publication of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association. HKPJ publishes papers related to all areas of physiotherapy (education, research, practice, policies) and is committed to facilitating communication among educators, researchers and practitioners in the field with the aim of promoting evidence-based practice. We are particularly interested in publishing randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Animal studies are also welcome if the study question and findings have important relevance to more...

5. ACSMs Health and Fitness Journal

ACSMs Health and Fitness Journal is published by Wolters Kluwer Health, publishing since 1998. It covers research in Medicine, Health Professions. The journal is indexed in Scopus. more...

6. Acta Gymnica

Acta Gymnica is published by Palacky University Olomouc, based in Czech Republic, publishing since 2014. It covers research in Health Professions. Topics covered include kinanthropology, public health, biomechanics, sports sciences, physiotherapy, exercise physiology. The journal is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ; it uses a peer review process. For full aims and scope, see the journal's official page. more...

7. Acta Ortopedica Brasileira

Acta Ortopedica Brasileira is published by Sociedade Brasileira de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, based in Brazil, publishing since 2000. It covers research in Health Professions, Medicine. Topics covered include health science, forearm. The journal is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ; it uses a double anonymous peer review, open peer review process. Article processing charge: 600 USD. For full aims and scope, see the journal's official page. more...

8. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly is published by Human Kinetics Publishers Inc., publishing since 1988. It covers research in Health Professions. The journal is indexed in Scopus. more...

9. African Journal of Disability

African Journal of Disability is published by AOSIS (Pty) Ltd, based in South Africa, publishing since 2012. It covers research in Health Professions, Medicine. Topics covered include disability studies, rehabilitation, discrimination, human development, community development, inclusive education. The journal is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ; it uses a double anonymous peer review process. Article processing charge: 18975 ZAR. For full aims and scope, see the journal's official page. more...

10. Aloma

Aloma is published by Facultat de Psicologia, Ciencies de l'Educacio i de l'Esport Blanquerna, publishing since 2018. It covers research in Computer Science, Psychology, Social Sciences, Health Professions. The journal is indexed in Scopus. more...