Philippine Journal of Physical Therapy

31/05/2026

This is an infographic of the paper by Vitente, Sweet and Jones. Use the QR code or go to: https://soar.usa.edu/phjpt/vol5/iss1/3/ to download and read the full paper. Questions or comments? Let's talk about it here.

31/05/2026

Volume 5, Issue 1 Now available! Visit https://soar.usa.edu/phjpt/ or scan the QR code below. Happy reading!

13/05/2026

Congratulations to the incredible Filipino and Filipino-American physical and occupational therapists who contributed to Umphred’s Neurological Rehabilitation, 8th Edition! 🇵🇭

Beyond being a standard classroom text, Umphred’s Neurological Rehabilitation is widely regarded as one of the foundational references in neurologic physical therapy and neurorehabilitation education.

Your expertise, dedication, and commitment to advancing neurological care are making a lasting impact on the profession worldwide. This milestone not only reflects your individual achievements, but also highlights the strength, talent, and global influence of the Filipino PT community.

Special mention to the members of the PhJPT family who contributed to this textbook:
Rolando Lazaro, lead editor- Editor-in-Chief
Arvie Vitente- Deputy editor
Myla Quiben, associate editor-member, Editorial Board
Edward James Gorgon- member, Editorial Board
Ronald DeVera Barredo- member, Editorial Board

Thank you for helping shape the future of rehabilitation and inspiring the next generation of clinicians. Mabuhay kayo!

29/04/2026

"Time does not measure readiness; performance does."

We are proud to share this TEDx talk by Dr. Arvie Vitente, Deputy Editor of the Philippine Journal of Physical Therapy, on competency-based health care education and what it means for preparing future health professionals.

While time and experience are important, readiness in physical therapy education and clinical practice must also be demonstrated through safe, effective, and consistent performance at the appropriate level of supervision.

This raises an important question for our profession:

How can physical therapy educators and clinical instructors best determine when a learner is ready for the next level of responsibility?

Watch the TEDx talk here: https://youtu.be/yZXhcFAZpkQ

4 likes, 1 comment. "Competency-Based Health Care Education Powered by Precision | Arvie Vitente | TEDxLewisUniversity"

25/04/2026

Excited to share the Call for Papers for the Philippine Journal of Physical Therapy (PhJPT) — the official journal of the Philippine Physical Therapy Association.

PhJPT is a double-blind, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing physical therapy research, education, and practice. We welcome original and innovative scholarly work from clinicians, researchers, educators, and students across areas such as:

Clinical physical therapy practice
Rehabilitation science
Health promotion and prevention
Physical therapy education
Interprofessional collaboration
Community-based rehabilitation
Emerging technologies in physical therapy

This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to evidence-based practice, elevate regional and global PT scholarship, and strengthen the voice of physical therapy in the Philippines and beyond.

Submissions are accepted year-round.

Learn more and submit your manuscript: https://soar.usa.edu/phjpt/

Together, we move physical therapy forward.

27/12/2025

Now Available
Philippine Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume 4, Issue 3

Explore the latest issue featuring current scholarship in physical therapy education, research, and practice.

🔗 https://soar.usa.edu/phjpt/

06/10/2025

Watch the latest episode of Behind the Research featuring Dr. Lily Bautista, principal author of “A Retrospective Survey of Joint Mobilization Utilization During Clinical Internship of Silliman University PT Alumni.”

She shares key insights on:
- The role of joint mobilization in outpatient vs. inpatient care
- How curriculum changes affect manual therapy competency
- The influence of clinical instructors on student learning
- The importance of PT-physician collaboration for better patient care

Link to the full article in the comment section.

02/10/2025

01/10/2025

Check out this clip from the PT MEAL Podcast - Physical Therapy, where PhJPT Editor-in-Chief Dr. Lazaro breaks down the best way to start making your mark in the scientific literature, especially in the field of physical therapy

17/09/2025

In this episode of Behind the Research, we welcome Ms. Kriza Ganotisi and Prof. Ryan Dean Sucgang from Mariano Marcos State University, who shared insights from their research titled "Health Literacy on Physical Therapy Among Senior Citizens with Physical Disability and Barangay Health Workers."

Discover:
- The importance of health literacy in understanding physical therapy services.
- The challenges faced by senior citizens and community health workers in accessing and interpreting health information.
- Misconceptions about physical therapy and how to bridge the gap in knowledge within the community.
- Strategies for improving awareness and access to physical therapy services.

This conversation highlights the critical role of community health workers and the need for effective communication in promoting health literacy. If you're interested in the intersection of research and clinical practice, this episode is for you!

🔗 Check out the full article in the Philippine Journal of Physical Therapy: https://soar.usa.edu/phjpt/vol3/iss3/2/