ABOUT THE JOURNAL
The South African Journal of Physiotherapy is the official voice of The South African Society of Physiotherapy and aims to reflect physiotherapy in Africa. It is an academic research-orientated publication that publishes original research, theory, and/or best practice related to physiotherapy or rehabilitation. View our Editorial Team.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
Maitland mobilisation improves all ranges of motion in non-traumatic shoulder injury: A randomised controlled trial  
Karishma C. Lalwani-Mangtani, Álvaro Ramos-Luzardo, Ricardo Chirino, Pedro Saavedra, Pilar Fernández-Valerón
16 April 2026

Scientific Letter

 
Words matter: A call for person-first and function-oriented terminology in post-stroke rehabilitation  
Michael O. Ogunlana, Olufemi O. Oyewole, Olukunle O. Oyegoke, Thavanesi Gurayah
14 April 2026

Original Research

 
Bridging the gap: The experiences and needs of people with spinal cord injury when transitioning out of inpatient rehabilitation  
Cleopatra Floudiotis, Sonti I. Pilusa
13 April 2026

Table of Contents

 
Table of Contents Vol 81 No 1 (2025)  
Editorial Office
13 April 2026

Original Research

 
Student-created digital artefacts for health promotion and disease prevention: A scoping review  
Anke van der Merwe, Lizemari Hugo
31 March 2026

Original Research

 
Clinical educators’ perspectives on physical activity and exercise prescription in clinical education for physiotherapy: A qualitative study  
Shamila Gamiet, Farhana Karachi, Joliana Phillips, José Frantz
27 March 2026

Original Research

 
Association between sociodemographic and injury factors in community reintegration following spinal cord injury: An analysis of two datasets  
Joyce Mothabeng, Chiedozie Eleje, Martins Nweke
26 March 2026

Original Research

 
Reaching a consensus on a patellofemoral pain syndrome self-management programme for recreational cyclists in Saudi Arabia: A modified Delphi study  
Ameen Masoudi, Bashir Bello, Nomzamo Chemane, Ushotanefe Useh, Nontembiso Magida
28 February 2026

Review Article

 
The global profile of individuals undergoing total knee replacement surgery through a PROGRESS-PLUS equity lens: A systematic review  
Marisa Coetzee, Amanda Clifford, Dominique C. Leibbrandt, Jacobus Jordaan, Quinette Louw
27 February 2026

Original Research

 
Life after the hospital: Lived experience of people with traumatic spinal cord injury in a resource-constrained setting – a qualitative study  
Maurice Kanyoni, Margaret I. Fitch, Joliana Phillips, Lena Nilsson-Wikmar, David K. Tumusiime
20 February 2026
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Notification: Exciting news!

  
The Table of Contents for Volume 81 Issue 1 2025 of our renowned scholarly journal is now available! Delve into the latest research output and ensure you're ahead of the curve in your field. Explore, learn, and elevate your understanding!  
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Posted: 2025-11-26

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

  

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

  
Posted: 2025-11-05

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

  
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06
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