Aims and Scope

Aims of the Journal

Journal of Sports Medicine and Therapy (JSMT) aims to advance the field of sports medicine by publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research that enhances the understanding, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries and conditions. The journal serves as a platform for sports scientists, healthcare professionals, and researchers to share innovations in exercise science, rehabilitation, biomechanics, and performance optimization.

The journal's core objectives include:

  • Advancing Research in Sports Medicine: Publishing original studies on sports injuries, musculoskeletal disorders, and rehabilitation techniques.
  • Enhancing Athletic Performance: Promoting research on biomechanics, strength training, and conditioning strategies.
  • Encouraging Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Bridging the gap between sports medicine, physiotherapy, orthopedics, and exercise science.
  • Improving Recovery and Rehabilitation: Showcasing new therapeutic interventions for post-injury recovery and performance restoration.
  • Supporting Preventive Strategies: Addressing injury prevention methods, sports nutrition, and wellness programs for athletes.

Scope of the Journal

JSMT covers a broad spectrum of topics related to sports medicine and therapy, including but not limited to:

  • Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation: Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Exercise Physiology and Performance Science: Studies on endurance training, metabolic adaptation, and exercise-induced physiological responses.
  • Physical Therapy and Manual Therapy: Advances in therapeutic techniques for injury recovery and functional mobility enhancement.
  • Biomechanics and Kinesiology: Research on movement mechanics, gait analysis, and injury risk assessment.
  • Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Treatment approaches for joint, tendon, ligament, and bone-related injuries in athletes.
  • Sports Nutrition and Hydration: The role of dietary interventions, supplementation, and hydration strategies in athletic performance.
  • Psychological Aspects of Sports Medicine: Studies on motivation, mental health, stress management, and cognitive performance in athletes.
  • Injury Prevention and Strength Conditioning: Strategies to minimize sports-related injuries through strength training and preventive measures.
  • Adaptive Sports Medicine: Research on rehabilitation and therapy for para-athletes and individuals with disabilities.
  • Wearable Technology and Sports Science Innovations: The impact of AI, motion sensors, and smart technology in sports performance monitoring.
  • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology in Sports: Studies on heart rate variability, VO2 max, and respiratory adaptations to training.
  • Post-Surgical Rehabilitation in Athletes: Techniques for improving recovery after orthopedic surgeries and reconstructive procedures.