Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy

Top Research Topics at Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy?

The topics of Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Physical therapy, Stroke, Rehabilitation and Disease are the focal point of discussions in the journal. Issues in Physical medicine and rehabilitation were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Spinal cord injury and Randomized controlled trial. Some problems in Physical therapy that were presented in the journal overlapped with concepts under Intervention (counseling), Multiple sclerosis and MEDLINE.

• Physical medicine and rehabilitation (48.36%)
• Physical therapy (33.81%)
• Stroke (10.75%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

• Optimal movement variability: a new theoretical perspective for neurologic physical therapy. (476 citations)
• Feasibility of using the Sony PlayStation 2 gaming platform for an individual poststroke: a case report. (289 citations)
• Vestibular rehabilitation for dizziness and balance disorders after concussion. (286 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy:

The most cited articles explore disciplines such as Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Physical therapy, Stroke, Balance (ability) and Rehabilitation. The most cited publications hold forums on Physical medicine and rehabilitation that merge themes from other disciplines such as Multiple sclerosis, Severity of illness and Disease. The most cited publications focus on Physical therapy but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Intervention (counseling), Randomized controlled trial and MEDLINE.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

• Internal medicine
• Disease
• Surgery

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The scientific interests tackled in Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy are Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Rehabilitation, Physical therapy, Stroke and Cognition. In addition to Physical medicine and rehabilitation research, the journal aims to explore topics under Vestibulo–ocular reflex, Correlation, Randomized controlled trial, Motor control and Hemiparesis. The research on Rehabilitation tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Digital content, Confidence interval, Medical education, Knowledge translation and Attendance.

Testing position, Medical diagnosis, Nystagmus, Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and Supine position are some topics wherein Physical therapy research discussed in the journal have an impact. Stroke research presented in the journal encompasses a variety of subjects, including Preferred walking speed, Treadmill, Test (assessment) and Minimal clinically important difference. In Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, Therapeutic approach, Observational study, Posttraumatic amnesia, Amnesia and Traumatic brain injury are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Cognition research.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

• The Caregiver Experience After Stroke in a COVID-19 Environment: A Qualitative Study in Inpatient Rehabilitation. (3 citations)
• Comprehensive Clinical Assessment of Vestibular Function in Multiple Sclerosis (2 citations)
• Physical Activity and Perceived Health in People With Parkinson Disease During the First Wave of Covid-19 Pandemic: A Cross-sectional Study From Sweden. (1 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

Top authors and change over time

The top authors publishing in Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

• Judith E. Deutsch (29 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Susan L. Whitney (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Katherine J. Sullivan (27 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Edelle C. Field-Fote (22 papers) absent at the last edition,
• Edelle Edee Field-Fote (19 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Top affiliations and change over time

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy (based on the number of publications) are:

• American Physical Therapy Association (72 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
• Northwestern University (23 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• Washington University in St. Louis (22 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
• University of Pittsburgh (17 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
• University of Kansas (15 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 21.05% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 30.00% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 23.33% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 23.33% of all publications and 23.33% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

• Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
• Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
• Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
• Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
• Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Paths in Physical Therapy

In the constantly evolving field of neurologic physical therapy, there are many options for individuals considering a career in this area. Scholars or practitioners of physical therapy often step into roles such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists, and more specialized roles like a speech-language pathologist.

A speech-language pathologist is a professional who diagnoses and treats communication and swallowing disorders in patients. This role requires specialized knowledge and skill set, along with appropriate licensing. For example, if you are considering becoming a speech-language pathologist in Rhode Island, you need to explore the specific license requirements.

You can get more comprehensive information on the license requirement for this career in our article on Rhode Island SLP License Requirements. This article provides a detailed guide on becoming a speech-language pathologist, including necessary qualifications, the application process for licensure, and the associated costs. Transparent information will help prospective physical therapists make well-informed decisions about their career paths.

In conclusion, whether you are a novice in the field of physical therapy or an experienced professional looking for a change, it's important to examine all the available career paths, their requirements, and potential growth opportunities.