Kerala Journal of
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

The Kerala Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (KJPMR) is the official academic publication of the Kerala Chapter of the Indian Association of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. The journal serves as a platform for scientific exchange, clinical insights, rehabilitation research, innovation, humanities, and community perspectives related to Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

KJPMR aims to reflect the evolving scope of rehabilitation medicine while fostering academic participation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful engagement within the PMR community.

Vision

To establish KJPMR as a dynamic, inclusive, and credible rehabilitation journal that promotes academic engagement, strengthens the visibility of PMR, and contributes to the advancement of rehabilitation practice and research.

Mission

• To provide a supportive and accessible platform for physiatrists, residents, and allied professionals to share scientific work, clinical experiences, and ideas

• To encourage academic writing, critical thinking, and scholarly discussion within the rehabilitation community

• To promote clinically relevant, practical, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation knowledge

• To support early-career authors through constructive editorial guidance and mentorship

• To progressively enhance the quality, reach, and visibility of the journal, with the long-term goal of indexing

Core Principles

1. Inclusivity

We encourage contributions from clinicians, residents, researchers, and allied professionals across all levels of experience.

2. Academic Integrity

We uphold ethical standards, responsible authorship, and scientific honesty in all publications.

3. Relevance to Practice

We prioritise content that is clinically meaningful, practical, and applicable to real-world rehabilitation settings.

4. Supportive Editorial Approach

We believe in constructive review and mentorship, especially for first-time contributors and young authors.

5. Visibility and Outreach

We are committed to ensuring wide dissemination of published work within and beyond the PMR community.

6. Continuous Growth

We strive to continuously improve the quality, structure, and impact of the journal in response to the evolving needs of rehabilitation medicine.

History

KJPMR has evolved through the dedicated efforts of several editorial teams over the years. Earlier editorial leadership under Dr Ravi Sankaran, Dr Bineesh and their respective teams played a major role in strengthening the journal’s academic quality, consistency, and visibility within the PMR fraternity.

The present editorial team continues this journey with a commitment to preserving the strengths of the journal while introducing newer sections, broader participation, and a more structured academic framework.

Present Editorial Team (2026)

Chief Editor

Dr Arun A John

Associate Editors

Dr Anand Raja
Dr Jijo Varghese

Ex officio Members

Dr Selvan P, President, IAPMR Kerala

Dr Sonu Mohan M S, Secretary, IAPMR Kerala

What KJPMR Offers to Contributors

• A supportive and beginner-friendly academic platform

• Editorial guidance and mentorship

• Timely review and communication

• Wide circulation within the PMR community

• Recognition and visibility for contributors

• Certificate of publication and printed copies where feasible

Contact

Submission Email: submissions.kjpmr@gmail.com
Editorial Queries: editor.kjpmr@gmail.com

“By the community, for the community — advancing rehabilitation together.”