Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy

ISSN: 1413-3555

The Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy (BJPT) is the official publication of the Brazilian Society of Physical Therapy Research and Graduate Studies (ABRAPG-Ft). It publishes original research articles on topics related to the areas of physical therapy and rehabilitation sciences, including clinical, basic or applied studies on the assessment, prevention, and treatment of movement disorders.

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Impact factor

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Impact factor 2024

3.2

Citescore

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Citescore 2024

6.1

SJR

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SJR 2024

0.952

SNIP

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SNIP 2024

1.568

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Time to first decision

16 days

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Original Research

Type of health locus of control predicting pain, function, and global perceived effect in patients with chronic low back pain receiving active versus passive interventions: an observational study

Ivan de Araujo Barrosa,

Corresponding author

ivanbarros.fisio@gmail.com

Corresponding author at: Postgraduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Centro Universitário Augusto Motta (UNISUAM), Rua Dona Isabel 94, Bonsucesso, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.