Novel Approaches of Physical Therapy-Based Rehabilitation
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editors
Interests: physical therapy; rehabilitation; integumentary physical therapy; electrotherapy
Interests: biomechanics; rehabilitation; human movement; postural control
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on innovative and novel approaches in the field of physical therapy that improve rehabilitation outcomes for diverse populations. This Special Issue aims to bring together the cutting-edge research, clinical innovations, and evidence-based practices that are redefining the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation sciences.
In the face of evolving patient needs and advances in technology, physical therapy is entering a new era marked by interdisciplinary approaches, precision interventions, and digital health integration. This Special Issue seeks to highlight these novel strategies and foster knowledge exchange across research, clinical, and academic communities.
We invite submissions on the following topics:
- Innovative therapeutic techniques in musculoskeletal, neurological, integumentary and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation;
- Integration of digital tools and tele-rehabilitation;
- Robotics and exoskeletons in physical therapy;
- Virtual reality, gamification, and immersive rehabilitation technologies;
- Patient-centered care models and personalized rehabilitation plans;
- Early intervention strategies and prevention-based approaches;
- Outcome measures and assessment tools for novel interventions;
- Interdisciplinary and community-based rehabilitation programs;
- Evidence-based updates on manual therapy and functional training;
- Education and training innovations for physical therapy professionals.
Prof. Dr. Andreia Noites
Prof. Dr. Andreia S. P. Sousa
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- physical therapy
- rehabilitation
- integumentary physical therapy
- electrotherapy
- biomechanics
- rehabilitation
- human movement
- postural control
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