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

 
Physical activity and exercise in individuals dealing with cancer in the Free State: A KAP study  
Roline Y. Barnes, Jané Welman, Francois C. van Rooyen
11 November 2025

Original Research

 
Exploring the influence of long-COVID on physical activities  
Talmay T. Nadesan, Meluleki S. Thethwayo, Stacy Maddocks, Verusia Chetty
07 November 2025

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
31 October 2025

Original Research

 
Perceptions of physiotherapists regarding challenges experienced by patients with Deafness in accessing rehabilitative care  
Meluleki S. Thethwayo, Olivia Baloyi
11 October 2025

Editorial

 
First contact, last priority? Reimagining physiotherapy in primary health care  
Witness Mudzi
08 October 2025

Review Article

 
Systematic review of the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in post-coronavirus disease  
Nathali Carvajal-Tello, Alejandro Segura-Ordóñez, Harry García-Muñoz, Lida J. Sánchez-Montoya, Luisa M. Cambindo-Larrahondo, Valentina Muñoz-Chaux, Johana P. Barahona-Guzmán, Andrés F. Caballero-Lozada
30 August 2025

Original Research

 
Postoperative anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation: A survey in Gauteng, South Africa  
Colett Robbertse, Vaneshveri Naidoo
20 August 2025

Original Research

 
Quality of life in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: A cross-sectional comparison  
Kathrin Güttinger, Cornelia Neuhaus, Ariane Schwank
14 August 2025

Original Research

 
Six-month trajectory of physical function in ICU survivors: Experience from an Eastern Cape centre  
Elizabeth van der Merwe, Louise Stroud, Gary Sharp, Noline van Vuuren, Fathima Paruk
12 August 2025

Table of Contents

 
Table of Contents Vol 80 No 1 (2024)  
Editorial Office
31 July 2025
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Press Release: Academic Writing Month: How to progress, publish, and empower your research

 
Visit our Academic Writing Month blog post for guidance and perspectives on enhancing scholarly writing.  
Posted: 2025-11-07

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

Notification: Thank You, Volume 81 Reviewers!

 

We would like to recognize and thank the reviewers who helped ensure the high quality of the research published in Volume 81 of the South African Journal of Physiotherapy. Your contributions are invaluable! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.

 
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Press Release: Who owns our knowledge? Open Access Week 2025 theme

 
Discover how AOSIS supports Open Access Week 2025 with the theme 'Who owns our knowledge?' Learn about our commitment to open access, community-driven solutions, and making knowledge accessible to all. Read our blog.  
Posted: 2025-10-20

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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