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Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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BJ
Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy is the official publication of the Brazilian Society of Physical Therapy Research and Graduate Studies (ABRAPG-Ft). It publishes original research articles on physical therapy and rehabilitation sciences, including clinical, basic, and applied studies on the assessment, prevention, and treatment of movement disorders.
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Subject
Orthopedics, Rehabilitation
Impact Factor
3.2
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1413-3555
eISSN
1809-9246
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
USD 3800 for full-length articles; USD 1250 for short communications; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.
Submission Instructions
Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Research Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must contain no more than 3,500 words excluding the title page, abstract, references, tables, figures, and legends, and appendices count toward this limit. Article must be divided into clearly defined sections with brief subsection headings on separate lines. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 highlights in a separate editable file, no more than 6 keywords after the abstract, a competing interests statement, and an AI declaration before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References
References must be cited using consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in the text and numbered in the reference list in order of appearance. All references listed must be cited in the text and journal names should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 5 combined tables and figures is allowed. Each illustration must be submitted as a separate file with captions supplied separately, and tables must be uploaded separately. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and figures and tables must be numbered according to their sequence in the text.
Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,500 words excluding the title page, abstract, references, tables, figures, and legends. Article must be divided into clearly defined sections with brief subsection headings on separate lines. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 highlights in a separate editable file, no more than 6 keywords after the abstract, a competing interests statement, and an AI declaration at the end before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References
References must be cited using consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in the text and numbered in the reference list in order of appearance. All references listed must be cited in the text and vice versa, and journal names should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 5 combined tables and figures is allowed. Figures and tables must be uploaded separately, with figures submitted as separate files and tables uploaded with their titles, descriptions, and footnotes. Figures and tables must be cited in the text in matching order, figures must include separate captions, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images.
Intervention Studies (Clinical Trials)
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must contain no more than 3,500 words excluding the title page, abstract, references, tables, figures, and legends, and appendices count toward this limit. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections with brief subsection headings on separate lines. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 highlights in a separate editable file, no more than 6 keywords after the abstract, a competing interests statement, and an AI declaration at the end of the manuscript before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References
References must use a numbered Vancouver-style system with consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in the text. References must be numbered in the order of appearance, every reference listed must be cited in the text and vice versa, journal names should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations, and any references cited in the abstract must be given in full.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 5 combined tables and figures is allowed. Figures must be uploaded as separate files with separate captions, and tables must be uploaded separately as editable text with titles, descriptions, and footnotes. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively according to their order of appearance in the text, and all text citations must match the files provided.
Observational Studies
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must contain no more than 3,500 words excluding title page, abstract, references, tables, figures, and legends. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections with brief headings for each subsection. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 highlights bullet points, no more than 6 keywords after the abstract, a competing interests statement, and an AI declaration at the end before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References
References must be cited using consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in the text and numbered in the reference list in order of appearance. All references listed must be cited in the text and journal names should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 5 combined tables and figures is allowed. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files with captions or titles and related notes provided separately or with the table. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order they are cited in the text.
Qualitative Studies
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must contain no more than 3,500 words excluding the title page, abstract, references, tables, figures, and legends, and appendices count toward this limit. Article must be divided into clearly defined sections with brief subsection headings on separate lines. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 highlights in a separate editable file, no more than 6 keywords immediately after the abstract, a competing interests statement, and an AI declaration at the end before the references if generative AI was used.
References
References must be cited using consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in the text with the reference list numbered in order of appearance. All references listed must be cited in the text and vice versa, journal names should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations, and any references cited in the abstract must be given in full.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 5 combined tables and figures is allowed. Figures must be uploaded as separate files with captions supplied separately, and tables must be uploaded separately as editable text files. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order cited in the text, figure and table citations in the text must match the files provided, and each table must include a title, description, and footnotes.
Systematic Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,500 words excluding the title page, abstract, references, tables, figures, and legends. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections with brief subsection headings. The manuscript must include keywords, mandatory highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points, a competing interests statement, and an AI declaration at the end before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References
References must be cited in the text using consecutive superscript Arabic numerals and listed in numbered order of appearance.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 5 combined tables and figures is allowed. Figures and tables must be uploaded separately, with figures provided with separate captions and tables uploaded as editable text. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and both figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text.
Studies On The Translation And Cross-Cultural Adaptation Of Questionnaires Or Assessment Tools
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,500 words excluding the title page, abstract, references, tables, figures, and legends. Paper must be formatted using the checklist in the Appendix. Manuscript must include keywords, mandatory highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points, answers to the Appendix checklist submitted with the manuscript, and an AI declaration at the end before the references if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation.
References
References must be cited using consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in the text and listed in numbered order of appearance. References must be numbered in order of appearance and journal names should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 5 combined tables and figures is allowed. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript. Figures must be submitted with separate captions and tables must be submitted as editable text with titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
Short Communications
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Objective, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript
Short communications must contain 1,200 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections with brief subsection headings on separate lines. Manuscript must include 3 to 5 highlights in a separate editable file, no more than 6 keywords after the abstract, a competing interests statement, and an AI declaration at the end before the references if generative AI was used.
References
Short communications may include up to 10 references. References must be cited using consecutive superscript Arabic numerals in the text and numbered in the reference list in order of appearance. References must be numbered in order of appearance, all listed references must be cited in the text and vice versa, and journal names should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables
Short communications may include up to 2 figures and 1 table. Figures and tables must be uploaded separately from the manuscript, with each illustration submitted as a separate file and captions supplied separately. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images and figures and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order they are cited in the text.
Recent Publications
Single-set versus three-set resistance training in the management of women with patellofemoral pain: A randomized clinical trial
Lucas Severo-Silveira, Eduardo Garcia, Joana D’arc Viana-Dias, Lucas de Souza Roberti, Fábio Viadanna Serrão, Bruno Manfredini Baroni
10.1016/j.bjpt.2026.101599
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Effect of a multimodal exercise training program on sleep in older adults: a randomized controlled trial
Eduardo dos Santos Soares Monteiro, Jennifer Ariely Sales Suassuna, Anderson José Melo Rodrigues da Silva, Alesandra Araújo de Souza, Amilton da Cruz Santos, Maria do Socorro Brasileiro-Santos
10.1016/j.bjpt.2026.101602
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Translation, cultural adaption, and measurement properties of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the dialysis patient-perceived exercise benefits and barriers scale (DPEBBS–BP)
Marcieli A. Martins, Gabriela L.M. Ghisi, Marvery P. Duarte, Jacqueline F.S. Monteiro, Heitor S. Ribeiro, Danielle S.R. Vieira, Daiana C. Bundchen
10.1016/j.bjpt.2026.101601
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Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and measurement properties of the Back pain knowledge and beliefs survey (BacKS) for the Brazilian population
Leticia Amaral Corrêa, Mark J. Hancock, Stephanie Mathieson, Leandro Alberto Calazans Nogueira, Tatiane da Silva, Bruno Saragiotto, Louise Acalantis Pereira Pires Fernandes, Ben Darlow, Simon D. French
10.1016/j.bjpt.2026.101600
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Functional impact of gluteal tendinopathy: A secondary cross-sectional analysis of baseline data from the LEAP randomised clinical trial
Alison Grimaldi, Anthony Nasser, Rebecca Mellor, Bill Vicenzino
10.1016/j.bjpt.2026.101583
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
101 days submission to decision after review; 341 days submission to acceptance; 31 days acceptance to online publication.
Reformat to Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Open access APC: USD 3800 for full-length articles and USD 1250 for short communications; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.
Reformat to Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
Sports injuries and prevention
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
Shoulder Injury and Treatment
Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
Sports Performance and Training
Nutrition and Health in Aging
Infant Development and Preterm Care
Occupational Health and Performance
Muscle activation and electromyography studies
Pelvic floor disorders treatments
Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
Healthcare Regulation
Physical Education and Gymnastics
Children's Physical and Motor Development
Physical Activity and Health
Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment
Health, Nursing, Elderly Care
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