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Write in a clean editor, then format for Physiotherapy in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

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About the Physiotherapy format

Physiotherapy is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy Practice and Research, Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Physiotherapy 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Practice and Research Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Nursing Roles and Practices
ISSN0031-9406
Citation impact (2-yr)0.48
h-index132
i10-index1,917
Total citations107,244
Article processing charge$3,480
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity College London
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Physiotherapy per year

64
2014
2.3K
2015
448
2016
279
2017
69
2018
378
2019
377
2020
349
2021
376
2022
49
2023
416
2024
366
2025

Citation impact of Physiotherapy by publication year

2.9K
2014
5.5K
2015
2.8K
2016
2K
2017
2.2K
2018
2.5K
2019
925
2020
1.5K
2021
701
2022
318
2023
301
2024
73
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

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Physiotherapy template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Physiotherapy format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Physiotherapy template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Physiotherapy use?
Physiotherapy uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Physiotherapy 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Physiotherapy?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Physiotherapy document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Physiotherapy template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Physiotherapy format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Physiotherapy template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Physiotherapy PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Physiotherapy template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Physiotherapy template cost?
You can start writing in the Physiotherapy template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Physiotherapy PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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