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.
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
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | |
Scientific Letter - Special Collection: Beyond Skills |
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| Harnessing preclinical simulation to build capacity in physiotherapy education and practice | |
| Ronel Roos, Sandy Lord, Monique Keller, Nabeela Sujee, Natalie Benjamin-Damons, Vaneshveri Naidoo | |
| 30 April 2026 | |
Original Research - Special Collection: Beyond Skills |
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| Teaching the ICF or using the ICF to teach? Lessons from first-time clinical practice | |
| Ilse du Plessis, Lunelle Pienaar, Heather Talberg | |
| 30 April 2026 | |
Original Research - Special Collection: Beyond Skills |
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| Interprofessional training for undergraduate rehabilitation therapy students at the University of the Witwatersrand enhancing cancer rehabilitation in South Africa | |
| Vaneshveri Naidoo, Kim Coutts, Merling Phaswana, Sonti Pilusa, Bhavna Bahgoo, Mary Lou Galantino, Nabeela Sujee | |
| 30 April 2026 | |
Original Research - Special Collection: Beyond Skills |
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| Self-perceived competence and readiness of undergraduate physiotherapy students in treating patients with spinal cord injury | |
| Mokgadi K. Mashola, Tamsyn Bauermeister, Clare N. Urio, Alexandra Michael, Rabelani Masindi, Kgaogelo M. Mpe, Lorraine Dippenaar, Karien Mostert | |
| 30 April 2026 | |
Original Research - Special Collection: Beyond Skills |
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| Policy in undergraduate physiotherapy clinical education: Lessons from the implementation of the framework and strategy for disability and rehabilitation | |
| Naeema A.R. Hussein El Kout, Sonti I. Pilusa, Natalie Benjamin-Damons | |
| 30 April 2026 |
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| 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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Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy |
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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. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-05 | |
Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder |
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| 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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