Last Updated on Nov 13, 2026

Physical Therapy in Sport- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: Churchill Livingstone

Abbreviation: Phys. Ther. Sport




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

2.60

SJR

 0.947

h-Index

 72

Rank

 5340

Important Details

Title Physical Therapy in Sport
Standard Abbreviation Phys. Ther. Sport
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1); Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q1); Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation (Q1); Sports Science (Q2)
Impact Score 2.60
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.947
h-index 72
Overall Rank 5340
Publisher Name Churchill Livingstone
Publication Country United States
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 1466853X, 18731600
Coverage and History 2000-2026
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
893

About Physical Therapy in Sport


Physical Therapy in Sport is a journal published by Churchill Livingstone. This journal covers the area[s] related to Medicine (miscellaneous), Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Sports Science, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2000-2026. The rank of this journal is 5340. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 2.60, 72, and 0.947, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 1466853X, 18731600.

The best quartile of Physical Therapy in Sport is Q1. This journal has received a total of 893 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2025).


Physical Therapy in Sport Impact Score 2025-2026


The latest impact score (IS) of the Physical Therapy in Sport is 2.60. It is computed in the year 2026 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 2.60

It is increased by a factor of around 0.03, and the percentage change is 1.17% compared to the preceding year 2024, indicating a rising trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

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Prediction of Physical Therapy in Sport Impact Score 2026


Impact Score 2025 of Physical Therapy in Sport is 2.60. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2026 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Physical Therapy in Sport. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Coming Soon
2025 2.60
2024 2.57
2023 2.38
2022 2.47
2021 2.65
2020 2.25
2019 2.18
2018 2.00
2017 1.88
2016 2.05
2015 2.06
2014 1.98

Physical Therapy in Sport h-index


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The h-index of Physical Therapy in Sport is 72. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 72 published articles with more than 72 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




Physical Therapy in Sport ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Physical Therapy in Sport is/are as follows: 1466853X, 18731600.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

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Physical Therapy in Sport Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Physical Therapy in Sport is ranked 5340 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.947.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


Physical Therapy in Sport Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Physical Therapy in Sport is Churchill Livingstone. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United States. Its coverage history is as follows: 2000-2026.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of Physical Therapy in Sport is Phys. Ther. Sport. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('Phys. Ther. Sport') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Physical Therapy in Sport


If your area of research or discipline is related to Medicine (miscellaneous), Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Sports Science, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of Physical Therapy in Sport?

The latest impact score of Physical Therapy in Sport is 2.60. It is computed in the year 2026.


What is the h-index of Physical Therapy in Sport?

The latest h-index of Physical Therapy in Sport is 72. It is evaluated in the year 2026.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Physical Therapy in Sport?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Physical Therapy in Sport is 0.947. It is calculated in the year 2026.


What is the ranking of Physical Therapy in Sport?

The latest ranking of Physical Therapy in Sport is 5340. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2026.


Who is the publisher of Physical Therapy in Sport?

Physical Therapy in Sport is published by Churchill Livingstone. The publication country of this journal is United States.


What is the abbreviation of Physical Therapy in Sport?

This standard abbreviation of Physical Therapy in Sport is Phys. Ther. Sport.


Is "Physical Therapy in Sport" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Physical Therapy in Sport is a journal published by Churchill Livingstone.


What is the scope of Physical Therapy in Sport?

The scope of Physical Therapy in Sport is as follows:

  • Medicine (miscellaneous)
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Sports Science

For detailed scope of Physical Therapy in Sport, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Physical Therapy in Sport?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Physical Therapy in Sport is/are as follows: 1466853X, 18731600.


What is the best quartile for Physical Therapy in Sport?

The best quartile for Physical Therapy in Sport is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Physical Therapy in Sport?

The coverage history of Physical Therapy in Sport is as follows 2000-2026.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


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Journal/Conference/Book Title Type Publisher Ranking SJR h-index Impact Score
Journal of Academic Ethics Journal Springer Science and Business Media B.V. 4886 39 5.26
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SPE Production and Operations Symposium, Proceedings Conference And Proceedings 15907 21 0.00
Air and Space Power Journal (discontinued) Journal AU Press 28397 9 0.20
Journal of Education and Work Journal Brill Academic Publishers 11557 50 2.16
Tekstilec Trade Journal University of Ljubljana Press 18226 17 1.58
Biological Procedures Online Journal BioMed Central Ltd 5480 56 4.51
Canadian Journal of Mathematics Journal Cambridge University Press 7644 50 0.79
Transboundary and Emerging Diseases Journal John Wiley and Sons Ltd 6140 100 2.50
HOMO- Journal of Comparative Human Biology Journal Elsevier B.V. 17280 42 1.11

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Physical Therapy in Sport Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2026/2027 Updated Soon
2025 2.60
2024 2.57
2023 2.38
2022 2.47
2021 2.65
2020 2.25
2019 2.18
2018 2.00
2017 1.88
2016 2.05
2015 2.06
2014 1.98



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