About the Journal

The Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (JISPRM) - short title: Arch ISPRM - is the official Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine which is a global professional organization of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM). The journal aims to advance scientific knowledge in the field of PRM by promoting scientific advancements in areas such as (but not limited to) neurorehabilitation, musculoskeletal medicine, and disability with the goal to optimize function and improve health-related quality of life of our patients. JISPRM will seek to encourage interdisciplinary research among basic, translational and clinical researchers. The journal is targeted to practitioners of PRM that include physiatrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and other allied health colleagues that collectively embody the collaborative spirit of the practice of PRM.

Objectives

The JISPRM seeks to:

• Facilitate the dissemination of peer-reviewed research, clinical, and advocacy information regarding PRM;
• Serve as a forum for discussion of current issues regarding PRM, rehabilitation, disability management that affect persons with functional limitations around the world;
• Advance the quality and value of research in PRM by encouraging confluence of biophysical, psychosocial, and medical sciences;
• Enhance education and training by publishing research in these areas from different countries;
• Collaborate with other journals and publications to collectively advance the common mission of promoting PRM.