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

State of the Art - Special Collection: Beyond Skills

 
Gamification in the Medicine and Surgery course for occupational therapy and physiotherapy undergraduate students  
Amanda Jankowitz, Monique M. Keller
12 June 2026

Review Article

 
Exploration of lifestyle interventions for individuals with knee osteoarthritis: A scoping review  
Bashir Bello, Fatima Y. Aliyu, Bashir Kaka, Ushotanefe Useh
09 June 2026

Original Research

 
The impact of a brief online education intervention on the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of qualified physiotherapists about chronic low back pain: Pre- and post-intervention survey  
Lara Davis, Benita Olivier, Lorraine Jacobs, Sandy Lord
29 May 2026

Original Research

 
Experiences of functional recovery after polytrauma in a private Johannesburg healthcare setting: Patients’ perspectives  
Mughammad A. Reis, Monique M. Keller, Heleen van Aswegen
28 May 2026

Review Article

 
Effectiveness of mindful breathing exercises on symptom reduction and quality of life in individuals with major depressive disorder: A systematic review  
Saad Bin Muaythir, Nombeko Mshunqane, Enos Ramano, Bashir Bello, Nontembiso Magida
22 May 2026

Review Article

 
Preventative strategies for non-contact lower limb injuries among male football players: A scoping review  
Siyabonga H. Kunene, Molebogeng B. Mmitsi
13 May 2026

Original Research - Special Collection: Beyond Skills

 
Can you escape rehab? Theoretical and design foundations of an online escape room for speech-language pathology students  
Nancy Barber
30 April 2026

Original Research - Special Collection: Beyond Skills

 
Co-creating learning: A qualitative exploration of physiotherapy clinical education  
Alison Lupton-Smith, Anna M. Schmutz
30 April 2026

Original Research - Special Collection: Beyond Skills

 
Clinical reasoning in intensive care: Insights from novice and expert physiotherapists  
Hudaa Kariem, Liezel Ennion, Farhana Karachi, Shamila Gamiet, Danelle Hess
30 April 2026

Original Research - Special Collection: Beyond Skills

 
Shoulder pain in amateur fast bowlers: A case example illustrating opportunities to embed prevention in undergraduate physiotherapy education  
Muhammad A. Dawood, Benita Olivier, Maria E. Cochrane
30 April 2026
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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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