The searched papers were classified by year and classified according to format based on thesis and abstract. In addition, the papers were classified by subject, focusing on diseases and treatments. Results Total 557 studies were classified. The format of a total of 557 papers was distributed in 129 preclinical studies (23.2%), 136 literature studies (24.4%), 153 clinical studies (27.5%), 112 case reports (20.1%), and 27 other studies (4.8%). While preclinical studies and clinical studies are gradually decreasing over the years, case reports and literature studies are gradually increasing. Conclusions The number of papers in Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation is gradually decreasing. Papers on more diverse topics is needed for the qualitative growth of journals and Department of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation.