 | The Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Association (JPTRA) is the official scholarly publication of the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Association, Pakistan (PTRA), published by Health and Research Insights. JPTRA serves as a peer-reviewed, open-access platform dedicated to advancing knowledge, clinical practice, education, and research in physical therapy, rehabilitation sciences, and allied health disciplines. JPTRA aims to promote evidence-based practice, professional excellence, and ethical standards in physiotherapy and rehabilitation by publishing high-quality original research, systematic reviews, narrative reviews, clinical studies, case reports, methodological papers, and professional perspectives. The journal emphasizes research that enhances patient care, functional recovery, mobility, prevention of disability, and quality of life across diverse populations. The journal welcomes contributions from clinicians, academicians, researchers, and students at national and international levels, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration within the broader rehabilitation spectrum. JPTRA also supports research addressing public health rehabilitation needs, community-based physiotherapy, health promotion, preventive care, and policy-relevant issues affecting rehabilitation services in developing and developed healthcare systems. JPTRA follows a rigorous editorial and double-blind peer review process to ensure scientific integrity, transparency, and academic credibility. All published articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) and are indexed to enhance global visibility and accessibility. By bridging the gap between research and clinical practice, the Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Association (JPTRA) strives to strengthen the professional identity of physiotherapists, contribute to healthcare innovation, and support the continuous advancement of rehabilitation sciences in Pakistan and beyond. | ||
| Published by | Health and Research Insights | ||
| Year publication | 2025 | Frequency (Publish per Year) | 2 |
| ISSN (print) | 3007-4732 | ISSN (online) | 3007-4732 |
| Journal discipline | Health Sciences | Full text language | English |
| Journal Website | https://jptra.com/index.php/home/index | ||
| Editor in Chief | Dr. Hafiz Sheraz Arshad | ||
| Abbreviated Name | JPTRA | Country | Pakistan |
| ISI | Scopus | ||
| Journal is indexed by | , KindCongress | ||
| Impact Factor | Date added to KC | 20 Dec 2025 | |
August 21, 2026
