About the Journal

The VIMS Journal of Physical Therapy (VIMSJPT) — formerly known as the VIMS Journal of Physiotherapy Case Reports (ISSN: 2456-4087 [Online]) — is a peer-reviewed, open-access official e-journal of Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation’s College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. The journal is dedicated to advancing and disseminating scholarly research in the field of physical therapy, with the goal of enhancing clinical practice, education, and evidence-based rehabilitation.

Scope and Focus Areas

VIMSJPT welcomes original research articles that significantly contribute to the body of knowledge in physiotherapy. Submissions may span across the following core specialties: Orthopaedic Physiotherapy , Neuro-Physiotherapy, Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Community-Based Rehabilitation, Sports Physiotherapy

These areas align with the academic framework of the affiliating university and reflect the multidisciplinary nature of modern physical therapy.

Publication Frequency

The journal is published biannually: January–June (Issue 1) , July–December (Issue 2). Each issue includes a minimum of 10 peer-reviewed articles.

Editorial Process

All manuscripts undergo:

  • Initial screening for plagiarism, formatting, and language by the in-house editorial team.

  • Double-blind external peer review by subject experts to ensure quality, originality, and relevance.

  • Types of Submissions Accepted

    We invite contributions including:

    • Original Scientific Research

    • Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses

    • Observational and Experimental Studies

    • Case Reports

    • Letters to the Editor

    • Author Benefits

      • Free PDF of the published article

      • E-Certificate of Publication for all authors

      • No submission or publication charges

      About the Publisher

      DVVPF’s College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar, is renowned for its academic excellence and high standards of patient care. The journal reflects the institution’s commitment to bridging academic research and clinical practice, supporting the continuous professional development of physiotherapists and researchers.

Aims and scope

VIMS Journal of Physical Therapy publishes original research, peer-reviewed articles, Case reports, book review, and review articles in an open-access format. Accepted articles span the full extent of physical therapy and the health sciences. The journal evaluates the research methods of each article for validity and accepts articles solely on the basis of the research.

VIMS Journal of Physical Therapy offers authors a continuous-publication format and global distribution for their research via VIMSJPT Online. All articles are professionally copyedited and typeset to ensure quality.

Those who should submit to the VIMS Journal of Physical Therapy include:

• Authors who want their articles to receive quality reviews and efficient production.

• Authors who want their articles to receive free, broad, and global distribution on a powerful, highly discoverable publishing platform.

• Authors who want or need their articles to be open access because of university or UGC mandates.

Open Access Publication and Creative Commons Licensing

Open Access (OA) publication allows research outputs to be freely accessible online to anyone, removing barriers such as subscription fees. It promotes the global dissemination of knowledge, fostering collaboration and innovation. Authors often retain copyright while granting specific usage rights through a Creative Commons (CC) license.

Open Access ensures free and unrestricted access to published works online, enabling anyone to read, download, and share the content. Under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) license, users can copy, distribute, and adapt the work for non-commercial purposes, provided they credit the original author(s) and indicate any modifications. Commercial use is not permitted without additional permissions.