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There's a lot to be proud of at PTJ: Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal, APTA's scientific publication. In 2022, the journal moved ahead in some important ways by deepening its footprint on social media, increasing the reach of its podcasts, and growing its Journal Impact Factor, which measures the frequency with which PTJ is cited in other journals.

At the same time, PTJ's "continuous publication" format, which allows articles to be posted as they're finalized, is proving to be a success. Access to all PTJ content is free for APTA members.

Here's a look back at the five most-downloaded PTJ articles published in 2022.

(If you want to dive deeper into the journal's archive, simply visit the PTJ "Browse issues" page, and if you want to keep up with the latest content, sign up for PTJ email alerts.)

  1. Storm Clouds on the Horizon: The 3 Perils of Unconstrained Academic Growth in Physical Therapist Education
  2. Role of Physical Therapists in the Management of Individuals at Risk for or Diagnosed With Venous Thromboembolism: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline 2022
  3. Continuing Education Courses for Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapists in the United States Often Lack Supporting Evidence: A Review of Available Intervention Courses
  4. Physical Therapists in Oncology Settings: Experiences of Delivering Cancer Rehabilitation Services, Barriers to Care, and Service Development Needs
  5. Chronic Fatigue and Postexertional Malaise in People Living With Long COVID: An Observational Study

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