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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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

Original Research

 
Caring for a child with a lower respiratory tract infection: Parents’ perspectives  
Danielle Foot, Joanne L. Potterton
14 February 2026

Original Research

 
Experiences of physiotherapists audited by South African medical funding schemes  
Lesley Meyer, Werdie van Staden, Karien Mostert
13 February 2026

Review Article

 
Elements of social accountability in undergraduate health sciences curricula: A scoping review  
Laeeqa Sujee, Vaneshveri Naidoo, Hellen Myezwa
09 February 2026

Original Research

 
Ethics topics in undergraduate physiotherapy curricula at South African universities: A document analysis  
Nokuzola D. Dantile, Cornelius W. van Staden, Nombeko Mshunqane
21 November 2025

Original Research

 
Perspective on the integration of physiotherapy in cancer care in KwaZulu-Natal  
Joyful S. Msomi, Lungelo M. Nzuza, Nonkululeko S. Khumalo, Kwandiswa Shoba
20 November 2025

Original Research

 
Clinical readiness of third-year physiotherapy students: Perspectives of academics in South Africa  
Muhle A. Komati, Robert N. Prince, Elzette Korkie
18 November 2025

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
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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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