Physiotherapy in Clinical Practice: From Assessment to Rehabilitation
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Rehabilitation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: manual therapy; pediatric development; neurology; healthy aging; physiotherapy; innovation; instruments´s validation
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: manual therapy; pediatric development; neurology; healthy aging; physiotherapy; innovation
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue, “Physiotherapy in Clinical Practice: From Assessment to Rehabilitation”, aims to present an updated and comprehensive perspective on the evolving role of physiotherapy within multidisciplinary practice. Its purpose is to gather high-quality scientific contributions that demonstrate how rigorous assessment methods, clinical reasoning, and personalized rehabilitation programs can improve patient outcomes and functional recovery.
This issue encourages the submission of studies that explore novel diagnostic approaches, innovative rehabilitation technologies, and integrative models of care applied to musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory conditions. It also welcomes research addressing preventive physiotherapy, chronic disease management, and the promotion of physical activity across the lifespan.
In addition, the issue seeks to foster discussion on emerging trends such as artificial intelligence and new approaches to physiotherapy. By linking assessment, intervention, and evaluation, this collection aims to strengthen the scientific foundation of physiotherapy practice, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and inspire new strategies that enhance both clinical effectiveness and patient experience.
Dr. Inés Llamas Ramos
Dr. Rocío Llamas-Ramos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- clinical assessment
- rehabilitation
- clinical practice
- patient-centered care
- physiotherapy innovation
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