About the Journal

The VIMS Journal of Physical Therapy [Formerly known as the VIMS Journal of Physiotherapy Case Reports, ISSN No.: 2456-4087 (O)] is an open-access peer-reviewed official e-journal of the DVVPF College of Physiotherapy in Ahmednagar. The VIMSJPT aims to improve the creation and dissemination of research evidence, clinical education, and practice in physical therapy.

The VIMS Journal of Physical Therapy [Formerly known as the VIMS Journal of Physiotherapy Case Reports, ISSN No.: 2456-4087 (O)] is an open-access peer-reviewed official e-journal of the DVVPF College of Physiotherapy in Ahmednagar. The VIMSJPT aims to improve the creation and dissemination of research evidence, clinical education, and practice in physical therapy.

This journal accepts original research papers that expand the field of general physiotherapy knowledge and which have important implications for the physiotherapy field. It covers broad areas in physiotherapy, which are covered under four prominent specialties, which are in tune with the affiliating university, i.e.

The VIMS Journal of Physical Therapy [Formerly known as the VIMS Journal of Physiotherapy Case Reports, ISSN No.: 2456-4087 (O)] is an open-access peer-reviewed official e-journal of the DVVPF College of Physiotherapy in Ahmednagar. The VIMSJPT aims to improve the creation and dissemination of research evidence, clinical education, and practice in physical therapy.

This journal accepts original research papers that expand the field of general physiotherapy knowledge and which have important implications for the physiotherapy field. It covers broad areas in physiotherapy, which are covered under four prominent specialties, which are in tune with the affiliating university, i.e. Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. These specialties are Musculoskeletal physiotherapy, Neuro physiotherapy, Cardio-vascular & Respiratory Physiotherapy, and Community Physiotherapy. It has separate editors for each specialty, thus increasing the chances of better quality, minutely scrutinized research reports.

The issue is published half-yearly with a maximum of 10 papers in each issue.

DVVPF's College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar, is well known for its academic standards and quality care is given to patients. Hence, this journal is a combination of academic & clinical areas for up-gradation of knowledge and clinical skills.

Each manuscript submitted to the VIMS Journal of Physical Therapy is subjected to immediate screening by the in-house editorial team and Editorial Board for plagiarism and grammar-related issues. Appropriate manuscripts are sent for external peer review.

We are pleased to accept original scientific research, systemic reviews or meta-analysis, observational studies, case reports, and letters to the editors.

The journal provides author benefits, such as free PDFs and e-certificates on publications.

Open Access Publication and Creative Commons Licensing

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