About the Journal

The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (HJPRS) is an international, open-access, double-blinded, peer-reviewed, HEC-recognised Y Category, quarterly journal dedicated to making scientific knowledge widely accessible. The journal promotes evidence-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences to heal, rehabilitate, transform society, and positively impact lives. HJPRS publishes high-quality healing sciences from leading scientists and therapists worldwide, ensuring global visibility and meaningful impact on clinical practice.

For detailed information, please visit About the Journal.

HEC Approved & Recognized

HJPRS is approved and recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan under the HJRS Journal Recognition System (2024–2025). Please refer to the HEC List of Approved Journals for verification.

Open-Access Statement

The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (HJPRS) adheres to open-access principles as defined by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).

  • Articles may be read, downloaded, copied, distributed, printed, searched, or linked to in full.
  • Content may be crawled for indexing and used for lawful academic and research purposes.
  • No registration or subscription is required to access published content.

All published material is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0)

A printed version of the journal is available upon request. For details, contact editor@thehealerjournal.com

Types of Manuscript Accepted

  • Original Articles: Reports of novel research findings.
  • Systematic Reviews: Comprehensive reviews following a systematic methodology to synthesize evidence.
  • Meta-analysis: Quantitative analyses combining results from multiple studies.
  • Case Reports: Unique or illustrative cases with significant educational value.
  • Case Studies: Detailed examinations of specific cases providing practical insights.
  • Letter to the Editor: Commentary on published articles or relevant scientific issues.
  • Editorials: Expert opinions or perspectives on current topics in physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences.

Publication Charges

  • Article Processing Charges: PKR 5,000
  • National Authors (upon acceptance): PKR 15,000
  • International Authors (upon acceptance): USD 100

Current Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
View Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55735/0pjhv178
Published: 30-03-2026

Editorial

  • Prioritising Mental Health: Reforming Our Education System

    Arooj Fatima
    1-3
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.55735/x06yjt41

Research Article

  • Comparative Effectiveness of Positive Expiratory Pressure Therapy versus Incentive Spirometry on Postoperative Pulmonary Function and Complications following Cardiopulmonary Surgery: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Samina, Abdul Aziz, Mehkar Saleh, Hina Arshad, Muhammad Abdullah Abdullah
    40-50
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.55735/eyr2g145

  • Prevalence and Risk Factors of Neck, Shoulder and Back Pain among Students of Elementary Schools in Quetta, Balochistan

    Aiman Zehra, Noor ul Ain, Ibtahaj-ul-Islam Ansari, Sajawal Hussain, Ramsha Shahab, Maha Saleem
    1-6
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.55735/tqhj9e40

  • Feasibility, Reliability, and Validity of Shoulder Performance Activity Test in Patients with Shoulder Pain

    Rabia Saher, Munsfa Zafar
    7-15
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.55735/2f26wb38

  • Interplay Between Fear of Falling, Balance Deficits, and Functional Independence in Older Adults

    Shanza Munir, Tehreem Mukhtar, Zunaira Ahmed, Zobia Saeed, Gohar Iqbal, Umer Kamran, Zainab Imran
    16-22
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.55735/7tyrqf98

  • Prevalence of Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Its Association with Work Productivity Among Bankers

    Huzaifa Sattar, Anika Zainab, Amina Naveed, Fatima Mehvish, Maryam Afzal, Raveena Rajput
    23-29
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.55735/mbjjc804

  • Effects of Cervicothoracic Self-Mobilization Along with Conservative Treatment in Subacute Neck Pain: Randomized Controlled Trial

    Zunaira Shafaqat, Sahar Aslam, Fatima Liaquat, Aasim Manzoor, Faiz Ur Rehman Subhani, Zobia Saeed
    30-39
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.55735/xtxs0e91

Review Article

Case Study

  • Effect of a 12-Week Intensive Physical Therapy Program on Gross Motor Function in a 2-Year-Old Child with Down Syndrome: A Case Study

    Qaila Tariq, Malik Muhammad Atif, Muhammad Dilshad, Fatima Nasir, Laiba Arshad, Firasha Ayub
    1-5
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.55735/rqp9gc23

Guest Editorial

  • Tele-Rehabilitation: A Solution for Distance, Disability, and Delay: An Editorial View

    Fozia Nawaz, Saleh Shah
    1-3
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.55735/3wyrpf37
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