Physical Therapy

Papers
(The TQCC of Physical Therapy is 6. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
In Memoriam119
A National Profile of Older Physical Therapy Users in France: Results of the 2015 Capacities, Aids, and Resource Representative Survey68
Author Response to İlgen, U53
On “Effectiveness of High-Frequency Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Physical Exercise in Women With Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.” Izquierdo-Alventosa R, Inglés M, Cortés-Amador S50
Mastering Our Own Magic in the Evolution Toward Precision Practice48
“It’s Still Exposure Just in a Slightly Different Way”—Understanding the Contribution of Simulation to Developing Physical Therapist Skills in Ireland: An Interpretive Description Study44
How Integrating the 5 Pillars of Community Practice Can Transform Physical Therapist Education and Reduce Health Disparities39
Crises as the Crucible for Change in Physical Therapist Education38
The Toronto Concussion Study: Reference Data for Balance and Gait Measures in Community-Dwelling Adults With Concussion36
Rate, Intensity, Disability, and Characteristics of Back Pain in Children 0 to 18 Years Old Referred to Pediatric Orthopedics for Spinal Concerns35
Vestibular Rehabilitation: Improving Symptomatic and Functional Outcomes of Persons With Vestibular Schwannoma: A Systematic Review30
Examining the Relationship Between Individual Patient Factors and Substantial Clinical Benefit From Telerehabilitation Among Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain30
Cueing-assisted gamified augmented-reality home rehabilitation for gait and balance in people with Parkinson disease: feasibility and effectiveness in the clinical pathway28
The Intensive Stroke Cycling for Optimal Recovery and Economic Value Trial: Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial27
Feasibility and Usability of an Omnidirectional Treadmill–Based Virtual Reality Rehabilitation Game: A Mixed–Methods Feasibility Study26
Essential Competencies for Oncology in Physical Therapist Professional Education Programs: Results of a Mixed Methods Modified Delphi Study25
The Needs and Experiences of Patients Returning to Work After Total Knee Arthroplasty and Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis24
My View of PTJ24
Factors Associated With Long-Term Quadriceps Muscle Function After Surgical Fixation of Lower Extremity Fractures23
Transforming Care: Implications of Glucagon Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists on Physical Therapist Practice23
The Case for Aggregated Rehabilitation-Relevant Data Across Health Care Systems and Settings22
On “A Core Set of Outcome Measures to Assess Physical Function for Adults Participating in Physical Therapist Treatment in the Hospital: A Clinical Practice Guideline.” Mayer KP, Johnson AM, Smith DJ,22
Accuracy of Falls Screening Tools in Adult Patients With Cancer: A Systematic Review22
Development of a Novel Care Rehabilitation Pathway for Post-COVID Conditions (Long COVID) in a Provincial Health System in Alberta, Canada22
Research Agenda for Physical Therapy From the American Physical Therapy Association21
Associations Between Fear-Avoidance or Pain Catastrophizing and Gait Quality in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study20
Long-Term Follow-Up of a Person-Centered Prehabilitation Program Based on Cognitive-Behavioral Physical Therapy for Patients Scheduled for Lumbar Fusion20
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, October 202219
Trunk Muscle Function and Core Stability in Women Who Had Muscle-Sparing Pedicled Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flap Breast Reconstruction19
Author Response to Kumar et al19
Author Response to Perme et al18
Perception-Action Approach Versus Standard Care for Infants With Congenital Muscular Torticollis: A Pilot Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial18
Patient Choice and Motivators: Should Behavioral Economics Inform The Plan of Care?18
Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy in Acute Care: Association of Timing and Frequency With 30-Day Readmission After Ischemic Stroke18
Instructing to Impact: Exploration of Doctor of Physical Therapy Education Instruction of Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity for People With Disabilities18
Health Care Cost Savings and Utilization Reductions Associated With Virtual Physical Therapy Care: A Propensity-Matched Claims Analysis17
Feasibility of a Multidomain Resiliency Assessment in Patients With Advanced Heart Failure Requiring Surgery: A Pilot Study17
Are There Speed Limits in Doctor of Physical Therapy Education? Future Research Directions17
Automation of Functional Mobility Assessments at Home Using a Multimodal Sensor System Integrating Inertial Measurement Units and Computer Vision (IMU-Vision)17
Measurement Properties of the Timed Functional Arm and Shoulder Test in Patients With Shoulder Problems17
National Study Examining Excellence and Value in Physical Therapist Residency Education: Part 1—Design, Methods, and Results16
The Psychometric Properties of the 9-Item Vestibular Activities Avoidance Instrument16
Interdisciplinary Management for the First Patient With Post-COVID Double-Lung Transplantation in Inpatient Rehabilitation in the United States: A Case Report16
Therapeutic Exercise Parameters, Considerations, and Recommendations for Migraine Treatment: An International Delphi Study16
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, August 202415
Coproduction and Usability of a Smartphone App for Falls Reporting in Parkinson Disease15
How Stories Help Us See Ourselves: The Power of Storytelling by Physical Therapists15
Modeling Upper Limb Rehabilitation-Induced Recovery After Stroke: The Role of Attention as a Clinical Confounder15
Metabolic Health Screening in Physical Therapy Private Practice in Australia: A Feasibility Study15
National Study Examining Excellence and Value in Physical Therapist Residency Education: Part 2—A Call to Action15
Psychosocial Predictors of Chronic Pain 12 Months After Surgical Fixation for Lower Extremity Fracture: A Prospective Study15
Correction to: Rogers N. Polio and Its Role in Shaping American Physical Therapy. Phys Ther. 2021:101; pzab126. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzab12615
Influence of Race and Ethnicity on Application to Doctor of Physical Therapy Programs15
Introducing Mechanically Assisted Cough for Patients With Progressive Neurological Disease: Patient–Physical Therapist Interaction and Physical Therapist Perspective15
Geographic disparities in rehabilitation provider availability and community demographics in Texas: a cross-sectional geographic information systems study14
Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy Promotes Myelin Remodeling and Motor Function by Mediating Sox2/Fyn Signals in Rats With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy14
Letter by Gagnon and Blackinton on “Are There Speed Limits in Doctor of Physical Therapy Education? Future Research Directions.” Davis SD. Phys Ther. 20214
The Impact of Nordic Pole Walk Advice Alone or in Combination With Exercise Strategies on Daily Physical Activity in Patients With Intermittent Claudication: A Randomized Clinical Trial14
Early Mobilization Dose Reporting in Randomized Clinical Trials With Patients Who Were Mechanically Ventilated: A Scoping Review14
News from the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, April 202614
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, March 202614
Ethical and bioethical issues in physical therapy: A systematic scoping review14
Opportunities and Capabilities to Perform Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Are Critical for Participation: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Meta-Synthesis13
Clinical Teaching Competencies in Physical Therapist Education: A Modified Delphi Study13
Blood Flow Restriction and Veterans With Multiple Sclerosis and Advanced Disability: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial13
Gains in Daily Stepping Activity in People With Chronic Stroke After High-Intensity Gait Training in Variable Contexts13
On “Seeing Past the Event Horizon: A Framework for Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Into Physical Therapy.” Morelli N. Phys Ther 13
Physical Activity Supported by Low-Cost Mobile Technology for Back Pain (PAT-Back) to Reduce Disability in Older Adults: Results of a Feasibility Study13
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, November 202313
Lower Extremity Osseointegration Postoperative Rehabilitation Protocols: A Scoping Review13
Correction to: Gait Speed Modifies Efficacy of Home-Based Exercise for Falls in Older Adults With a Previous Fall: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial12
Training an Anti-Ableist Physical Therapist Workforce: Critical Perspectives of Health Care Education That Contribute to Health Inequities for People With Disabilities12
Identifying Perspectives on Physical Therapist Residency Program Goals: Hallmarks of Success and Excellence12
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, April 202312
A Tension Not Mentioned: When Clinical Research Favors Internal Over External Validity12
On “Storm Clouds on the Horizon: The 3 Perils of Unconstrained Academic Growth in Physical Therapist Education.” Deusinger SS, Landers MR. Phys Ther. 2022;102:pzac046. https://doi.org/10.1093/p12
Physical Therapist Interventions to Reduce Headache Intensity, Frequency, and Duration in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis12
Health Care Professionals’ Views of Barriers and Facilitators for Implementing a Fall Risk Screening Tool in Clinical and Public Health Settings12
Characterization and Related Factors of Postural Control in Adults With Late-Onset Pompe Disease: Cross-Sectional and Case Control Study12
Fostering Adherence to Evidence-Based Care in the Management of Musculoskeletal Shoulder Pain: A Mixed-Methods Study12
Use of a Home-Based, Commercial Exercise Platform to Remotely Monitor Aerobic Exercise Adherence and Intensity in People With Parkinson Disease12
On “Concerns on the Science and Practice of a Movement System.” Joyce CT, Beneciuk JM, George SZ. Phys Ther. 2023;103:pzad087. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzad08711
Improving Function in Older Adults With Hospital-Associated Deconditioning: Lessons Learned Comparing a Randomized Controlled Trial to Real World Practice11
Statistical inference through estimation: recommendations from the International Society of Physiotherapy Journal Editors11
Implementing the Effective Coach2Move Approach for Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Mobility Limitations in Physical Therapist Practice: A Multi-Methods Process Evaluation11
Decline in Mobility and Balance in Persons With Post–COVID-19 Condition11
Physical Therapist Interventions for People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Across Disease Stages: A Systematic Review of Efficacy11
Headache, Loss of Smell, and Visual Disturbances: Symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 Infection? A Case Report11
Determinants of Longitudinal Changes in Exercise Capacity in Patients With Independent Functioning on Hemodialysis11
The Past, Present, and Future of Excellence in Physical Therapist Education Across the Continuum11
Letter by Altenburger, Jette, Kosior, Pak, and Topp on “Are There Speed Limits in Doctor of Physical Therapy Education? Future Research Directions.” Davis SD. Phys Ther. 11
Long-Term Career Earnings in Academia Might Offset the Opportunity Cost of Full-Time PhD and Postdoctoral Education for Physical Therapists Who Hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree11
Understanding Barriers to the Use of a Low Back Pain Clinical Practice Guideline in Physical Therapist Practice: A Mixed-Methods Approach11
Are Exercise Interventions in Clinical Trials for Chronic Low Back Pain Dosed Appropriately to Meet the World Health Organization’s Physical Activity Guidelines?11
Physical Therapists Use Different Motivational Strategies for Stroke Rehabilitation Tailored to an Individual’s Condition: A Qualitative Study11
Measurement Properties of the BESTest Scale in People With Neurological Conditions: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis10
On “Physical Therapy and Mental Health: A Scoping Review.” Heywood SE, Connaughton J, Kinsella R, Black S, Bicchi N, Setchell J. Phys Ther. 2022;102:pzac102. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzac10210
Upper Limb Function in People With Upper and Lower Limb Loss 8 Years Postinjury: The Armed Services Trauma Outcome Study (ADVANCE) Cohort Study10
On “Fragility and Back Pain: Lessons From the Frontiers of Biopsychosocial Practice.” Nicholls DA. Phys Ther. 2023; 103:pzad040. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzad04010
All I Really Needed to Know as a Researcher I Learned Playing D&D10
The Effects of Multimodal Exercise on Sleep Quality and Architecture, Motor Function, Cognition, Fatigue, and Systemic Inflammation in Corticobasal Syndrome: A Case Report10
Widespread Pressure Pain Hyperalgesia Is Not Associated With Morphological Changes of the Wrist Extensor Tendon in Unilateral Lateral Epicondylalgia: A Case–Control Study10
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, May 202210
Standardization of Air Stacking as Lung Expansion Therapy for Patients With Restrictive Lung Disease: A Pilot Study10
Optimizing the Accuracy and Precision of the Minimal Detectable Change Statistic: Secondary Analysis of Test-retest Data From the NIH Toolbox Study10
Effects of Group Exercise on Motor Function and Mobility for Parkinson Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis10
Primary care provider attitudes regarding physical therapists addressing opioid use and opioid misuse: a qualitative study10
Frontloaded Home Health Physical Therapy Reduces Hospital Readmissions Among Medicare Fee-for-Service Beneficiaries9
Seeing Past the Event Horizon: A Framework for Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Into Physical Therapy9
Frailty Is Strongest Need Factor Among Predictors of Prehabilitation Utilization for Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty in Fee-for-Service Medicare Beneficiaries9
An Improvement Science Framework to Advance Sense of Belonging for Physical Therapist Students From Minoritized Backgrounds9
Isokinetic Resistance Training for Ankle Plantarflexor Spasticity and Muscle Weakness in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Proof-of-Concept Case Series9
On “Training an Anti-Ableist Physical Therapist Workforce: Critical Perspectives of Health Care Education That Contribute to Health Inequities for People With Disabilities” Whalen Smith CN, Havercamp 9
Learning Health Systems Are Well Suited to Define and Deliver the Physical Therapy Value Proposition9
Chronic Underrepresentation of Females and Women in Stroke Research Adversely Impacts Clinical Care9
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, February 20248
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, March 20238
Educating for Impact: The Imperative of Health Systems Science in Physical Therapy8
Author Response to Wang et al8
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, November 20258
Identifying Deficits in Hip and Knee Muscle Strength on the Surgical and Nonsurgical Sides in Women up to 12 Months After Total Hip Arthroplasty8
Short-Term Effect of Spinal Manipulation on the Magnitude of Exophoria in Adults Who Are Asymptomatic: A Randomized Controlled Trial8
A Call to Action: Develop Physical Therapist Practice Guidelines to Affirm People Who Identify as LGBTQIA+8
SAfety and Feasibility of EArly Resistance Training After Median Sternotomy: The SAFE-ARMS Study8
Feasibility of Low-Load Resistance Training Using Blood Flow Restriction for People With Advanced Multiple Sclerosis: A Prospective Cohort Study8
Is It Time to Reframe How Health Care Professionals Label Musculoskeletal Conditions?8
Associations of Co-Occurring Chronic Conditions With Use of Rehabilitation Services in Older Adults With Back Pain: A Population-Based Cohort Study8
Using Erection Hardness as a Vital Sign8
Impaired Ability to Relax Pelvic Floor Muscles in Men With Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome8
Effects of Analgesics on Self-Reported Physical Function and Walking Ability in People With Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis8
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, June 20238
Effectiveness of Photobiomodulation in Reducing Pain and Disability in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis8
Efficacy of Telehealth for Movement-Evoked Pain in People With Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy: A Noninferiority Analysis8
Go With the Flow? Considerations for Blood Flow Restriction Training in People With Neurologic Conditions8
From theory to practice: A mixed-method evaluation of a program to implement high-intensity rehabilitation in skilled nursing facilities8
Intervention fidelity: a common language for clinicians and researchers8
Quality Improvement Content in Physical Therapist Education: A Scoping Review7
Differences in Abdominal and Lumbar Muscle Thickness and Contractile Function Between Nulliparous, Primiparous, and Multiparous Women 6 Months Postpartum7
Effectiveness of Additional or Standalone Corticosteroid Injections Compared to Physical Therapist Interventions in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Contr7
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, December 20237
Monitoring Treatment Fidelity in a Pragmatic Pediatric Rehabilitation Trial Comparing Two Physical Therapy Schedules: Analysis and Unexpected Findings7
Correction to: Exploring Symptom Responses to Upper Limb Neural Test Variations of the Radial Nerve in Patients With Lateral Epicondylalgia: An Observational Study7
Ethics and Moral Agency for a Postpandemic Era: Beyond the Storm7
Do Patients With Shoulder Pain Exhaust Nonoperative Care Prior to Undergoing Subacromial Decompression Surgery? Results From a Large Retrospective Observational Study of US Service Members7
Development, Acceptability, and Usability of a Virtual Intervention for Vertebral Fractures7
On “Fragility and Back Pain: Lessons From the Frontiers of Biopsychosocial Practice.” Nicholls DA. Phys Ther . 2023;103:pzad040. https://doi.org/10.1093/7
Technology-Enhanced Delivery Models to Facilitate the Implementation of Psychologically Informed Practice for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain7
On “Reflections on the Wisdom of Profession-Specific Diagnostic Labels.” Jette AM. Phys Ther. 2021;101:pzab139. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzab1397
Episode of Care Characteristics Following Implementation of a No Copay Physical Therapy Program for Musculoskeletal Conditions7
Functional classification of hemiparetic gait based on paretic leg extension angle and gastrocnemius muscle activity7
My View of PTJ: How Potential for Impact Is Factored Into Article Review7
From Knowledge to Action: Fostering Advocacy Skills for Planetary Health in Physical Therapy7
High-Intensity Small Muscle Mass Training in Patients With Heart Failure: Rationale and Design of a Randomized Controlled Trial7
Lower Quadrant Edema Patient-Reported Outcome Measure Is Reliable, Valid, and Efficient for Patients With Lymphatic and Venous Disorders7
Predictors of Functional Recovery in Individuals Exposed to Late-Stage Exercise Programs After Total Knee Replacement: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial7
Monkeypox Virus Outbreak: Implications for the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Community7
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, July 20247
Shoulder Performance Activity Test (SPAT) for People With Shoulder Pain: Feasibility, Reliability, and Validity7
Prestroke Physical Activity Matters for Functional Limitations: A Longitudinal Case–Control Study of 12,860 Participants7
Telehealth Walking Self-Management for Individuals With Amputation: A Qualitative Study of Therapist Perspectives on Adoption7
Perceptions and Experiences of Individuals With Neck Pain: A Systematic Critical Review of Qualitative Studies With Meta-Summary and Meta-Synthesis7
Systematic Development of Standards for Mixed Methods Reporting in Rehabilitation Health Sciences Research7
Innovation: It’s in Our DNA6
Cognitive Functional Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis6
Reciprocity in Low Back Pain Care and Its Role in Power Dynamics: A Give-and-Take Approach6
Outpatient Physical Therapy Attendance by Older Adults After Emergency Department Discharge Was a Predictor for Lower 30-Day Revisits—But Demographic Factors Affected Attendance6
Improvement of Osteoporosis in Rats With Hind-Limb Unloading Treated With Pulsed Electromagnetic Field and Whole-Body Vibration6
Master Adaptive Learning as a Framework for Physical Therapist Professional Education: A Call to Action6
Effects of Perturbation-Based Treadmill Training on Balance Performance, Daily Life Gait, and Falls in Older Adults: REACT Randomized Controlled Trial6
Using the Standing and Walking Assessment Tool at Discharge Predicts Community Outdoor Walking Capacity in Persons With Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury6
Telerehabilitation in Physical Therapist Practice: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American Physical Therapy Association6
Burden of Rehabilitation-Relevant Diseases in Mexico: Findings From the Global Burden of Disease Study 20216
Loneliness Is Independently Associated With Functioning in the Oldest Old: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Data From the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe6
Evidence for Improvement in Local but Not Diffuse Pressure Pain Thresholds Following Physical Therapist Interventions for Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review6
Patient and Clinician Perceptions of a “People-Like-Me” Tool for Personalized Rehabilitation After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Qualitative Interview Study6
The Influence of Active, Passive, and Manual Therapy Interventions for Low Back Pain on Opioid Prescription and Health Care Utilization6
Accreditation Can Advance Excellence in Physical Therapist Education: A Call to Action6
News From the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, March 20246
Factors Associated With Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in People With Parkinson Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis6
Relationship Between Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Postpartum Diastasis Recti Abdominis in Women in the First Year Postdelivery6
Comparing an Expanded Versus Brief Telehealth Physical Therapist Intervention for Knee Osteoarthritis: Study Protocol for the Delaware PEAK Randomized Controlled Trial6
Effects of home-based cardiac rehabilitation integrated in the cardiac care bridge transitional care program on the physical functioning of older patients who are frail: secondary analysis of a random6
Application of Algorithm-Based Treatment Approach to Low Back Pain in the Emergency Department6
Patients With and Without COVID-19 in the Intensive Care Unit: Physical Status Outcome Comparisons 3 Months After Discharge6
Effectiveness of Cognitive Functional Therapy Versus Core Exercises and Manual Therapy in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain After Spinal Surgery: Randomized Controlled Trial6
The Use of Movement Scripts for Clinical Reasoning in Physical Therapist Education and Practice6
The Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment Among Medicare Beneficiaries Who Use Outpatient Physical Therapy6
Recommendations for Mobilization and Manipulation Treatment and Screening for Vascular Complications in Clinical Practice Guidelines for Neck Pain: A Systematic Review6
Defining and Categorizing Low-Value Physical Therapy Referral Waste in Acute Care: An Administrative Case Report6
Preferred Communication Strategies Used by Physical Therapists in Chronic Pain Rehabilitation: A Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis6
Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patients Living With Chronic Kidney Disease and Receiving Hemodialysis: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials6
Pneumothorax After Dry Needling of Intrascapular Muscles Using a Rib Bracketing Technique: Insights From the Clinician, Patient, and Clinical Expert6
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