Welcome to the world of academic publishing, specifically within the field of physical therapy. Join us as we speak with Dr. Steven George, Editor-in-Chief of PTJ (Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal), to uncover the behind-the-scenes process of journal publishing, the challenges in peer review, and the exciting trends shaping the future of PT research.

00:00 - Introduction to the PTJ and Dr. Steve

03:10 - The Manuscript Submission Process

09:45 - Balancing Timeliness and Quality in Peer Review

16:29 - The Challenges of Managing Editorial Work

24:25 - The Importance of Reviewer Contributions

35:00 - Future Trends in Physical Therapy Research

44:02 - Translating Research into Clinical Practice

47:00 - The Role of Systematic Reviews in Today’s Research Landscape

52:00 - Final Takeaways and Call to Action

Key Points Discussed:

Managing the Submission Process: How manuscripts go from submission to publication, and the intricacies of peer review.

The Future of PT Research: Identifying upcoming trends in physical therapy and rehabilitation research.

Impact of Research on Clinical Practice: How PT research can be quickly translated into clinical application and patient outcomes.

The Role of Reviewers: Why reviewers are crucial to the journal’s success and how to become one.

Systematic Reviews: The challenges of publishing systematic reviews in the current research landscape.

Whether you're a clinician, researcher, or student, this episode provides invaluable insight into the mechanisms behind one of the most respected journals in the PT world.

Special Guest:

Dr. Steven George, Editor-in-Chief, PTJ (Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal)