About the Journal
The MGR Journal of Physiotherapy and Advanced Research (MGRJPAR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published quarterly, by Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, India. The journal is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of physiotherapy and rehabilitation through the publication of rigorous, original and clinically relevant research. MGRJPAR welcomes original research articles, clinical trials, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case reports, case series, practice guidelines and educational innovations spanning musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, paediatric, geriatric, sports, community and oncology physiotherapy, as well as allied rehabilitation sciences.
All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review and are evaluated for methodological rigour, originality and relevance to practice. As a fully open-access journal, MGRJPAR makes all articles freely and immediately available, ensuring global reach among clinicians, researchers, educators and policymakers. The journal seeks to serve as a trusted international forum that bridges research and practice, fostering evidence-based rehabilitation and continuing professional development worldwide.
AIMS OF THE JOURNAL
The MGR Journal of Physiotherapy and Advanced Research (MGRJPAR) aims to advance the science and practice of physiotherapy and rehabilitation by publishing rigorous, original research that generates, synthesises and translates evidence into better outcomes for patients and populations. The journal gives priority to work that addresses clinically meaningful questions, uses sound and transparent methods, and has clear implications for clinical decision-making, service delivery, professional education or health policy. MGRJPAR serves an international readership of clinicians, researchers, educators, students, healthcare managers and policymakers, and it seeks to strengthen the link between research evidence and everyday practice.
- Advance physiotherapy science. The journal disseminates high-quality evidence on the mechanisms, assessment and management of movement-related health conditions, and supports the development of physiotherapy as a research-led discipline.
- Improve clinical practice and quality of care. It publishes research that informs evidence-based decision-making, promotes person-centred and outcome-focused care, and supports the evaluation of treatment effectiveness in real-world settings.
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration. It encourages dialogue among physiotherapists, physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, engineers, psychologists and public health professionals, in support of integrated and holistic rehabilitation.
- Foster reflective practice and professional growth. It provides a forum for critical appraisal of clinical outcomes, sharing of best practices and continuous professional development.
- Strengthen education and research capacity. It publishes work that shapes curricula, clinical training and research methodology, and it supports early-career researchers and research from under-represented regions and resource-limited settings.
SCOPE
The journal welcomes submissions across all domains of physiotherapy and rehabilitation, including:
- Musculoskeletal and orthopaedic physiotherapy. Spinal and peripheral joint disorders, post-surgical rehabilitation, manual therapy, and exercise-based interventions.
- Neurological rehabilitation. Stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, motor control and neuroplasticity.
- Cardiovascular, pulmonary and critical care physiotherapy. Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, airway clearance, ventilatory management, and ICU-acquired weakness.
- Paediatric physiotherapy. Developmental disorders, early intervention, and physical activity in children and adolescents.
- Geriatric physiotherapy. Falls prevention, frailty, sarcopenia, cognitive-motor function and healthy ageing.
- Sports and exercise physiotherapy. Injury prevention, return-to-sport, athletic performance and load management.
- Women's, men's and pelvic health. Pregnancy-related conditions, pelvic floor dysfunction and oncology-related rehabilitation.
- Community, occupational and public health physiotherapy. Ergonomics, workplace health, disability, and community-based rehabilitation.
EDITORIAL AND PEER REVIEW PROCESS
MGRJPAR follows a structured and transparent editorial process designed to ensure fairness, scientific rigour and timely publication. All manuscripts are handled confidentially at every stage.
Initial Screening
On submission, the editorial office checks each manuscript for completeness and adherence to the author guidelines. This check covers the appropriate reporting checklists, ethical approval, informed consent and conflict-of-interest declarations. Every manuscript is also screened for similarity using plagiarism-detection software. The Editor-in-Chief or an assigned handling editor then evaluates its relevance to the journal's scope, originality and scientific merit. Manuscripts that fall outside the scope or have fundamental methodological flaws may be declined without external review, so that authors can seek alternative publication promptly.
Double-Blind Peer Review
Manuscripts that pass initial screening are sent for double-blind peer review, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers selected for their subject expertise and freedom from conflicts of interest. Reviewers assess originality, study design, methodological quality, statistical analysis, ethical conduct, clarity of reporting and clinical relevance. Where needed, a statistical or methodological reviewer may be consulted.
Editorial Decision
Based on the reviewers' reports, the handling editor recommends one of four decisions: accept, minor revision, major revision or reject. Where reviewers disagree substantially, an additional reviewer may be invited. The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief. The journal aims to communicate a first decision within four to six weeks of submission.
Revision and Acceptance
Authors asked to revise their manuscript should submit a revised version, with a point-by-point response to the reviewers' comments, within the specified period. Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation. Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, typesetting and author proof approval before online publication with a Digital Object Identifier (DOI).
Journal Information
Journal Title: MGR Journal of Physiotherapy and Advanced Research
Abbreviated Title: MGRJPAR
Publication Frequency: Quarterly
ISSN: XXXX-XXXX (Awaited)
Publication Format: Online
Language: English
Year of Establishment: 2026
Subject Area: Physiotherapy
Publisher Information
Publisher:
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Publishing Platform:
Dr. M.G.R. Journal of Health Sciences
Editor-In-Chief:
Dr. C. V. Senthil Nathan
Address:
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Pincode-600077
Contact Information
Email:
principal.physio@drmgrdu.ac.in
