CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSICAL THERAPY is the official journal of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. Manuscripts and other works submitted for review and publication should contribute to the science and practice of physical therapy as they relate to cardiopulmonary rehabilitation or medicine. A primary purpose of the Journal is to present responsible, reliable, and up-to-date information that is of significant scientific and/or clinical value in the fields of cardiac and pulmonary evaluation and rehabilitation. The Editor reserves the right to return, without review, any manuscript that does not meet Journal criteria. The Editorial Board adheres to the “Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts” submitted to biomedical journals. Those requirements can be accessed at http://www.icmje.org. All materials accepted for review are privileged communications. Author identity is blinded from reviewers and all correspondence is sent to the first author named on the manuscript, unless otherwise requested.

Articles are received with the understanding that the manuscript is an original work that has not been previously published, nor is it under consideration by another publication. Authors who submit a manuscript that contain substantially similar content that has been published or is currently being considered elsewhere for publication, must inform the Editor and provide the Editor with the a copy of the other article. The Editor will make the determination of the duplicative nature of the submitted manuscript and may decide that the submitted manuscript is unacceptable for publication in the Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal. Manuscripts should be submitted electronically with the manuscript preferably in one file to:

Jane Eason, PT, PhD, Editor
LSUHSC
Department of Physical Therapy
1900 Gravier Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112-2262
Phone: 504/568-4288
FAX: 504/568-6552

 

• Acknowledgements:
  • All references to grant support should be included here. Other acknowledgments are optional.
• References:
  • Indicate references by superscripts, numbered consecutively, in the text, tables, and legends. The reference list should be numbered consecutively and presented on a separate sheet after the text. Follow the instructions in the AMA Manual of Style, and double-space throughout. Use abbreviations for journals that reflect current practice in Index Medicus.
• Tables:
  • Type tables double-spaced on separate sheets of 81/2 X11" paper. Title all tables and number them consecutively in the order of their appearance in the text. If a table must be continued, repeat the title on a second sheet, followed by the word "Continued."
• Figures:
  • Each figure must be prepared according to the AMA Manual of Style, Section 2.14. Signed photographic release forms must accompany photographs of individuals.
• Appendices:
  • Number these consecutively. Use appendices for material that is not suited for figures, tables, or text, but that is essential for reader to understand the content of the manuscript.
• Cover letter:
  • Authors are expected to disclose in the cover letter any commercial associations that might pose a conflict of interest in connection with the submitted article. All funding sources supporting the work should be acknowledged in a footnote on the title page. All affiliations with or financial involvement in any organization or entity with a direct financial interest in the subject matter or material of the research discussed (e.g., employment, consultancies, stock ownership, or other equity interest, patent-licensing arrangements) should be cited in a cover letter. This information will be held in confidence by the Editor during the review process. If the manuscript is accepted, the Editor will discuss with the author(s) how best to disclose the relevant information. The cover letter must include the following statement:
    • "In compliance with the Copyright revision Act of 1976, the undersigned author or authors warrant that they have sole ownership of the work submitted, that the work is original and has never been published, and that the author or author(s) have full powers to grant such rights. In consideration of the Editorial Board of the Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal taking action in reviewing and editing my (our) submission, the author (authors) undersigned hereby transfer(s), assign(s), or otherwise convey(s) all copyright ownership to the Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal in the event that such work is published in the Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal. In addition, the author or authors hereby grant the Editorial Board and editorial staff the right to edit, revise, abridge, condense, and translate the foregoing work."
      
  • It is preferable that a cover letter with signatures from all authors be mailed to the editor even with electronic submissions; however, faxed copies of the cover letter with signatures will be acceptable.
• Protection of Human Subjects:
  • The name of the Institutional Review Board that approved the research protocol must be included in the Methods section of the manuscript. Furthermore, the Methods section must contain a statement that informed consent was obtained and that the rights of the subjects were protected.