Journal Key Facts

0.2

Journal Impact Factor

120K

Fulltext usage per year

5

Issues per year

Aims & Scope

The journal targets physiotherapists specializing in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and promotes evidence-based advancement in this field within German-speaking countries. Invited experts contribute articles on specific topics such as ACL rehabilitation or back pain. In addition to these focus articles, the journal includes short summaries of recent research findings as well as original papers.

Indexed In

  • EMBASE/Excerpta Medica
  • ProQuest

Continuing Education

  • CPTE-Points (Continuing Physiotherapy Education)
Deadline: October 31, 2026

MSK Next Generation Award 2027

For 30 years, the Thieme journal MSK – Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy has chronicled advances in musculoskeletal physical therapy and supported the translation of evidence into clinical practice.
October 02, 2026

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Innovative ideas in musculoskeletal physical therapy: submit your work and help shape the future of patient care.

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Journal Information

Online ISSN
2701-7818
Print ISSN
2701-6986
DOI
10.1055/s-00049852