Welcome to IJPOT

The Open access journal can now be accessed through following link ---> --http://medicopublication.com/index.php/ijpot where HTML and PDf copies are uploaded.

This is an open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. This is in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access.

• The journal started getting published in the year 2006.
• Has been regular since then on a quarterly basis.
• It is published in English language.
• It is double-blind peer reviewed journal.
• Publishes latest researches in the field of Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy.
• The journal welcomes scientific articles,news, group discussions and information about latest equipments, innovations, regimes and researches in Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy.
• Indexing :-The journal is indexed with many international databases like Google Scholar, EBSCO(Host), Scillit and EMBASE https://www.elsevier.com/products/embase/content

Aims of the Journal

Aim of the Journal The Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy (IJPOT) aims to advance research, knowledge, and evidence-based practice in physiotherapy and occupational therapy, with relevance to diverse healthcare settings, particularly in developing countries.

The journal seeks to:

1. Disseminate high-quality research in physiotherapy and occupational therapy, including original research, reviews, case reports, and research protocols.
2. Advance clinical practice and rehabilitation by publishing evidence that informs assessment, treatment, prevention, and functional recovery.
3. Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across physiotherapy, occupational therapy,rehabilitation, and related health disciplines.
4. Address emerging and relevant healthcare needs, particularly those affecting populations in developing and resource-limited settings.
5. Support global knowledge exchange among researchers, educators, clinicians, and other rehabilitation professionals.

Physiotherapy: Research on physiotherapy assessment and interventions for musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions, sports injuries, neurological and cardiopulmonary disorders, obstetric and gynaecological conditions, paediatric conditions, and other clinical conditions.

Occupational Therapy: Research on occupational therapy assessment and interventions addressing functional limitations, activity and participation, independence, and rehabilitation across neurological, developmental, musculoskeletal, and other clinical conditions.

Clinical and Community Rehabilitation: Research on the role and effectiveness of physiotherapy and occupational therapy interventions in clinical and community-based rehabilitation, including prevention, recovery, functional improvement, and long-term management of health conditions.

The Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy (IJPOT) primarily serves physiotherapists and occupational therapists involved in clinical practice, rehabilitation, education, and research.

The journal also serves:

• Researchers in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation sciences, and related fields.
• Educators and academics involved in the education and training of rehabilitation professionals.
• Students and trainees in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation sciences..
• Healthcare professionals working collaboratively in rehabilitation and interdisciplinary patient care, including physicians, nurses, rehabilitation counselors, and speech-language pathologist

• Original research, review papers, case reports, case studies, and other manuscript types are welcomed for publication.
• Commentaries and editorials that are rigorously researched and well substantiated are also considered.
• Book reviews contributing to the scholarly discourse within our field are accepted.
• Submissions must fall within the scope of the journal and have obtained necessary ethical clearances.

IJPOT maintains a quarterly publication schedule, releasing four issues per year consistently since its inception. Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts at any time, knowing that our journal is committed to timely and regular publication.

Archiving Policy

IJPOT became an Open Access journal in 2020. All issues post 2020 are archived into repositories such as PKP PN (Public Knowledge Project), LOCKSS and CLOCKSS, Crossref and EBSCO(Host) and Journal websites(IJPOT and OJS)

The journal is archived through Portico, a trusted digital preservation service for scholarly publications. If the journal ceases publication, Portico ensures that the archived content will remain accessible to the scholarly community.

IJPOT maintains comprehensive archives of all issues predating 2020, stored in HDD format. Requests for individual published issues prior to 2020 are welcomed at a fee of $20 per issue, while acomplete annual issue is available for $100. Authors seeking abstracts, reference lists, or citation information for specific articles, not accessible on databases like Google Scholar or EBSCO(Host), are encouraged to contact the editorial office at editor.ijpot@gmail.com. We are pleased to offer these supplementary materials free of charge.

IJPOT maintains all versions of submitted manuscripts in its database. The versions are maintained either on email, HDD format or within the OJS system

Self-archiving:

Authors are permitted to self-archive the preprint (version before peer review) and the accepted manuscript (author's accepted version after peer review but before typesetting) of their articles on personal websites, institutional repositories, or other non-commercial repositories.

Once the article is published, authors posting any version of the manuscript must include a clear acknowledgment of the original publication and provide a link to the final published article on the journal's website. The link must include the article's DOI using the following format:

"The final publication is available at Journal Name via https://dx.doi.org/[DOI]."

There are no embargo periods associated with the self-archiving of any version of the manuscript.

Authors who have previously deposited a version of their manuscript on a non-commercial preprint server (such as SSRN) may retain or update that version with the accepted manuscript. After publication, the record should be updated to acknowledge the final publication and include a link to the published article using the DOI. Authors may also deposit the final published version (Version of Record) in repositories with proper citation and DOI link to the original publication.

Previous versions of the article on non-commercial pre-print servers, such as SSRN may be retained or updated with the author's accepted version. However, post publication, authors must acknowledge the final publication and provide a link to the article on the journal's website, including the DOI number in the sentence:The final publication is available at Journal Name, via https://dx.doi.org/(insert DOI and remove brackets).

The copyright and licensing policy for the Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy (IJPOT) are as follows:

1. Copyright Ownership: Authors retain copyright ownership of their work after publication in IJPOT. However, they grant the journal an exclusive Creative Commons license.
2. Creative Commons License: Creative Commons License: The authors grant IJPOT the right to exclusively apply a Creative Commons license to their work upon publication. This license permits use, distribution, and reproduction of the work in any medium, provided that the original work and its source are properly cited. The specific license applied is https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/deed.en which allows for attribution, non-commercial use, and derivative works.
3. Editorial Research: Authors grant the journal the right to analyze information obtained from submitted manuscripts for editorial research purposes. This analysis aims to improve the peer-review process, teaching, and training activities.
4. Warranties: Authors warrant that their work is original, contains no libellous statements, is lawful, and does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, patent, or proprietary rights of others. Authors agree to indemnify the editors against any costs, expenses, and damages arising from any breach of this warranty.
5. Views and Opinions: The views and opinions expressed in the article are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the journal.

Print-ISSN: 0973-5666, Electronic - ISSN: 0973-5674, Frequency: Quarterly (4 issues per volume).