Advances on Physiotherapy and Functional Rehabilitation in Chronic Conditions
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Research".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue, entitled “Advances on Physiotherapy and Functional Rehabilitation in Chronic Conditions”, to be published in the journal Life.
Physiotherapy has become an essential and strategic component in the comprehensive management of chronic diseases across all stages of life. A wide spectrum of conditions—such as cerebral palsy and cystic fibrosis in childhood; chronic pain syndromes in young and middle-aged adults, including low back pain, pelvic pain, or endometriosis; and degenerative, respiratory, or neurological disorders such as arthritis, osteoporosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Parkinson’s disease, or stroke in older adults—are frequently addressed within physiotherapy clinical practice. These chronic conditions not only prevail globally but increasingly influence the epidemiological profile of populations, shaping public health priorities and imposing growing clinical, social, and economic burdens on healthcare systems.
From a functional standpoint, chronic diseases exert long-term and often progressive effects on mobility, postural control, muscular strength, balance, aerobic capacity, and overall functional independence. They also impair participation in daily activities and significantly reduce quality of life. Consequently, therapeutic interventions must be grounded in robust scientific evidence and adapted to the evolving needs of individuals throughout the course of their condition.
In this context, there is a critical need to update and refine physiotherapy and functional rehabilitation protocols, with particular emphasis on interventions targeting pain modulation, functional mobility, and long-term self-management. Establishing clearer evidence regarding the optimal frequency, intensity, duration, and combination of therapeutic modalities is essential to enhance clinical decision-making, improve patient outcomes, and promote cost-effective models of care.
The objective of this Special Issue is to showcase high-quality scientific and technical contributions that explore health-related factors influencing the well-being, functional status, and quality of life of people living with chronic conditions. By fostering the dissemination of innovative clinical approaches, outcome-based research, and interdisciplinary perspectives, this Special Issue aims to support the development of more effective, personalized, and sustainable physiotherapeutic interventions.
Dr. Anna Arnal-Gómez
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- physiotherapy
- chronic condition
- functionality
- pain
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