Submissions

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

The corresponding author, on behalf of all co-authors certifies that:

a) All listed authors meet authorship criteria, have approved the manuscript and are in agreement to its submission.
b) This submission is original: it has not been previously published, nor has it been submitted to another journal for consideration in a similar form, in any language or country, except as an abstract or preliminary report; if any part of it is not owned by the authors, appropriate permission for its reproduction has been obtained and is attached to this submission.
c) Financial support and conflict of interest statements for all authors have been appropriately acknowledged in the the manuscript file.

Please note:
Manuscripts reporting the results of experimental investigation on human subjects must include full details of acceptance by the appropriate institutional committee or review board and a statement that the study was performed according to the Declaration of Helsinki has been included.

Manuscripts reporting on a clinical trial must include the trial's unique Registration number.

This submission platform is integrated with ORCID. All authors will be invited to connect their ORCID profile to this article. Find out more about ORCID and its integration

Please suggest three suitable reviewers for your manuscript entering their contact details in the Comment to Editor box below. Suggested reviewers should represent a varied panel and not be from the same country. You may also indicate opposing reviewers. All details will be treated confidentially.

Author Guidelines

Manuscripts submitted to Archives of Physiotherapy (AOP) must be an original contribution not previously published in any language or country (except as an abstract or preliminary report) and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. If the manuscript submitted includes parts (quotations, tables, or illustrations) to which the authors do not own copyright, then written permission from the copyright owner must be submitted upon acceptance, along with full details on the original source. Any permission fees required by the copyright owner are the responsibility of the authors. If the manuscript includes parts of text or images generate by a Large Language Model (LLMs, such as ChatGPT or similar) please inform the editor in the acknowledgment section.

Please refer to the full guidelines available online here.

Editorial

Editorials serve as a forum for our editorial team and guest contributors to offer expert insights, perspectives, and commentary on topics directly pertinent to the physiotherapy community. Through these concise yet in-depth discussions, we aim to bridge the gap between research, clinical practice, and policy, shedding light on critical issues, ongoing developments, and emerging trends within physiotherapy. Editorials may be subject to peer review, and there is no need to include an abstract.

Words: max 3000 (excluding figures, tables and references) | Figures/Tables: max 4 | References: max 30

Review

Reviews provide a comprehensive and insightful exploration of specific topic area within physiotherapy. Key aims of reviews are to conduct a systematic critical analysis of established subjects, assess advancements in specialized domains, and evaluate emerging technologies. Reviews are intended to focus on current knowledge and practices, seamlessly integrating established principles and methodologies. All types of systematic reviews are accepted.A structured abstract (Introduction, Methods, Results and Conclusion) of max 250 words is required.

Please provide the following key messages:

What’s already known about this topic: summarize in no more than 35 words background information on the topic.
What does the study add?: summarize in no more than 35 words what the manuscript adds to current knowledge.

Words: max 5000 (excluding figures, tables and referencdes) | Figures/Tables: max 8 | References: max 70

Original Research Article

Previously unpublished manuscripts reporting on primary research. Original research articles should present novel research findings that contribute to the advancement of physiotherapy science and practice. Authors should structure their article as follows: Introduction (clearly stating an objective or hypothesis), Methods (with subparagraphs where necessary), Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Articles reporting on a clinical trial must include the Clinical Trial Protocol number in the title page. Details of ethics approval or exemption should also be included. A structured abstract (Introduction, Methods, Results and Conclusion) of max 250 words is required.

Please provide the following key messages:

What’s already known about this topic: summarize in no more than 35 words background information on the topic.
What does the study add?: summarize in no more than 35 words what the manuscript adds to current knowledge.

Words: max 4000 (excluding figures, tables and references) | Figures/Tables: max 6 | References: max 50

Methodology report

Methodological reports should present new experimental or computational methods, tests, or procedures intended for application in the field of physiotherapy. The described method may either be entirely novel or offer an improved version of an existing method, thereby advancing the current state of the art. A complete and transparent reporting of research and methods is requested. A structured abstract (Introduction, Methods, Results and Conclusion) of max 250 words is required.

Words: max 3000 (excluding figures, tables and references) | Figures/Tables: max 6 | References: max 40

Masterclass (on invitation only)

Masterclasses are invited state-of-the-art articles focusing on current physiotherapy practice for specific clinical conditions. A masterclass manuscript presents an expert perspective on salient aspects of current practice by providing a detailed critical analysis and insightful discussion of current trends and potential future directions . A non-structured abstract of max 250 words is required.

Words: max 4000 (excluding figures and tables) | Figures/Tables: max 6 | References: max 50

Viewpoint

Viewpoints are usually commissioned and are based on one or more recently published articles interesting enough to warrant a short commentary. They should express opinions and provide perspectives about topics of relevant interest to the physiotherapy community. The aim is to foster critical thinking, encourage lively discourse, and provide a valuable platform for authors to contribute their unique insights to the field of physiotherapy. Viewpoints undergo a peer-review process, ensuring a rigorous evaluation of the authors' perspectives and constructive discussions. A non-structured abstract is required (max 250 words)

Words: max 3000 (excluding figures, tables and references) | Figures/Tables: 4 | References: max 30

Case report

Case reports serve as valuable contributions to the body of knowledge in physiotherapy. These reports aim to document and analyse unique clinical cases that offer insights into unusual patient presentations, unreported therapeutic challenges, or unexpected clinical outcomes. Authors are encouraged to highlight the educational and scientific significance of their cases, demonstrating their potential to influence clinical practice, diagnostic approaches, or our understanding of physiotherapy interventions. A structured abstract (Introduction, Case description, Interventions and Outcomes, Conclusion) of max 250 words is required.

Words: max 1500 (excluding figures, tables and references) | Figures/Tables: max 4 | References: max 40

Correspondence

Letters to the Editor (and letters in reply) may present opinions or comments on articles published in the Journal. Letters are subject to abridgement and editing for style and content. An abstract is not required.

Words: max 500 (excluding figures/tables) | Figures/Tables: 1 | References: max 5

Copyright Notice

Authors contributing to Archives of Physiotherapy agree to publish their articles under the CC-BY-NC 4.0 license, which allows third parties to re-use the work without permission as long as the work is properly referenced and the use is non-commercial.

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