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Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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PM&R is the official scientific journal of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. It advances education and the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation through the timely delivery of clinically relevant and evidence-based research and review information, and encourages contributions from all parts of the world and from all types of professions in rehabilitation.
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Subject
Rehabilitation, Sport Sciences
Impact Factor
2.8
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
1934-1482
eISSN
1934-1563
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Authors may publish under the standard copyright agreement or choose open access for a fee (APC).
Submission Instructions
PM&R accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Research
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Original Research manuscripts should be limited to 4,000 words excluding references, tables and figures. Main text must include the sections abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions. Include at least 3 keywords after the abstract.
References
References should follow AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition. References should appear at the end of the manuscript and be cited in the text in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables may be included in the editable manuscript file or submitted as separate files, and the main text order should place tables and figure legends after the references. Figures and tables must have concise, comprehensive legends that make them understandable without reference to the text.
Systematic Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required.
Manuscript
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses must be limited to 5,000 words excluding references, tables, and figures. The manuscript must contain abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions. Include at least 3 keywords, and the title page must state the study type as a subtitle for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses.
References
References may be submitted in any consistent style or format. References must appear at the end of the manuscript and be cited in the text in order of appearance.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript may include text, figures, and tables in one editable file or as separate files, but figures must be supplied as separate files. Figures and tables must have concise, comprehensive legends and be understandable without reference to the text.
Meta-Analyses
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be limited to 5,000 words excluding references, tables, and figures. Main text must include abstract, introduction, methods, results, and conclusions. Include at least 3 keywords, and the title page must state the study type as a subtitle for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses.
References
References may be submitted in any consistent style or format. References must appear at the end of the manuscript and be cited in the text in order of appearance.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables may be included in the editable manuscript file or submitted as separate files, and figures should be supplied as separate files. Figures and tables must have concise, comprehensive legends and be understandable without reference to the text.
Narrative Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Narrative Reviews must include an abstract. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be non-structured.
Manuscript
Narrative Reviews must be limited to 5,000 words excluding references, tables, and figures. Main text should be presented in the order of title, abstract where required and key words, main text, references, tables, and figure legends. At least 3 keywords must be provided.
References
References may be submitted in any consistent style or format. References must appear at the end of the manuscript and be cited in the text in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables
Figures and tables may be included in the editable manuscript file or submitted as separate files, but figures should be supplied as separate files and tables should be submitted as editable files. Figures and tables must have concise, comprehensive legends and be understandable without reference to the text.
Clinical Letters
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be limited to 800 words excluding references, tables, and figures. Manuscript should include a brief description of the case or case series and a discussion of why the case is important, and it should not contain headers. At least 3 keywords must be provided.
References
References must be limited to 10. References may be submitted in any consistent style or format. References must appear at the end of the manuscript and be cited in the text in the order of appearance.
Figures & Tables
At least one and no more than two figures or images must be included. Figures should be supplied as separate files. Figures and tables must have legends that are understandable without reference to the text.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be no more than 750 words. At least 3 keywords must be provided.
References
References are limited to no more than 5. References should follow AMA Manual of Style, 10th edition. References should appear at the end of the manuscript and be cited in the text in the order of appearance, and unpublished literature should not be referenced.
Figures & Tables
The manuscript may include text, figures, and tables in one editable file or in separate files, but figures should be supplied as separate files and tables may be submitted separately. Figures and tables must have concise, comprehensive legends and be understandable without reference to the text.
Recent Publications
Associations between academic and neurocognitive functioning and bowel program management independence in youth and young adults with spina bifida
Elisa F. Stern, Robin L. Peterson, Christine Petranovich, Laura Judd‐Glossy, Betsy Dunbar, Andrea Bischoff, Tess S. Simpson
10.1002/pmrj.70160
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Evaluating the efficacy of obturator cryoneurolysis for hip adductor spasticity: An observational, prospective study
Fraser MacRae, Mahdis Hashemi, Paul Winston
10.1002/pmrj.70156
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median 13 days from submission to first decision, 169 days from submission to acceptance, and 76 days from acceptance to publication.
Reformat to PM&R using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
Cover letters are not mandatory and may be supplied at the author's discretion.
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Open access publication is available for an APC. Standard publication under the journal's copyright agreement is also available.
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