About the Journal

The mission of Research in Therapeutic Sciences (RTS) is to publish high-quality, interdisciplinary research across therapy and rehabilitative sciences, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, linguistics, medicinal and holistic therapies, and other therapeutic approaches that support physical, mental, and social well-being in all populations across the lifespan. Published by Pinnacle Science, RTS is part of a growing platform that generated over 132,000 abstract views and more than 67,000 downloads in 2025 alone.

Open Access Statement

Research in Therapeutic Sciences is an open access, peer-reviewed journal whereby all manuscripts are required to undergo the peer review process. Open access content published in the journal is freely available to authors, readers, and institutions. Any user is allowed to read, copy, download, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author. This is in accordance with the BOAI definition of open access.

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Aims and Scope

Research in Therapeutic Sciences (RTS) is committed to advancing rigorous basic, translational, and applied research across the full spectrum of therapeutic and rehabilitative sciences. The journal serves as an interdisciplinary platform for innovative investigation into prevention, recovery, restoration of function, and optimization of human performance following injury, disease, or disability.

RTS welcomes research integrating clinical practice, biomechanics, neuroscience, physiology, behavioral science, engineering, and emerging technologies to improve therapeutic outcomes across diverse populations. Emphasis is placed on methodological transparency, reproducibility, clinically meaningful effect sizes, and direct application to patient care, rehabilitation protocols, and functional restoration.

The journal publishes original research, clinical trials, translational studies, systematic and narrative reviews, case reports, implementation studies, and technology-based investigations. RTS aims to serve researchers, clinicians, rehabilitation specialists, therapists, athletic trainers, and healthcare practitioners seeking evidence-based, forward-thinking therapeutic strategies.

Areas of Interest

RTS invites submissions across all areas of therapeutic and rehabilitative sciences, including but not limited to:

Rehabilitation Science and Clinical Practice

  • Physical therapy and movement restoration
  • Occupational therapy and functional independence
  • Athletic training and injury management
  • Multidisciplinary rehabilitation models
  • Functional outcome assessment and measurement

Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

  • Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Joint replacement and ligament reconstruction recovery
  • Tendon and muscle injury rehabilitation
  • Chronic musculoskeletal pain management
  • Biomechanical analysis and corrective interventions

Neurological and Cognitive Rehabilitation

  • Stroke rehabilitation
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Neurodegenerative conditions
  • Motor control and neuroplasticity
  • Cognitive rehabilitation strategies
  • Language recovery and speech therapy
  • Linguistics-based therapeutic interventions

Cardiopulmonary and Systemic Rehabilitation

  • Cardiac rehabilitation
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation in metabolic and chronic disease
  • Exercise-based therapeutic interventions
  • Functional capacity and quality-of-life outcomes

Technology and Innovation in Therapy

  • Wearable technologies in rehabilitation
  • Remote monitoring and tele-rehabilitation
  • Robotics and exoskeleton-assisted therapy
  • Virtual reality and augmented reality applications
  • Artificial intelligence in therapeutic assessment
  • Biomechanical sensors and performance analytics

Return-to-Function Models

  • Return-to-play protocols
  • Return-to-work rehabilitation
  • Occupational health interventions
  • Functional testing and clearance criteria
  • Longitudinal recovery monitoring

Lifespan and Special Populations

  • Pediatric rehabilitation
  • Geriatric rehabilitation and fall prevention
  • Adaptive therapy for disability
  • Rehabilitation across the lifespan
  • Community-based and home-based interventions

Emerging and Translational Areas

  • Biomarkers of recovery
  • Regenerative and cellular therapies
  • Psychosocial determinants of rehabilitation adherence
  • Pain science and central sensitization
  • Implementation science in therapeutic settings