Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy® (JOSPT®) publishes scientifically rigorous content and promotes its application to movement-related health.

JOSPT® aims to be the leading international source of knowledge for movement-related health.

To this end, JOSPT features the latest evidence-based research and clinical cases in musculoskeletal health, injury, and rehabilitation, including physical therapy, orthopaedics, sports medicine, and biomechanics.

The Journal accepts manuscripts for review from any discipline that addresses orthopaedic or sports physical therapy from any relevant perspective, including clinical practice and outcomes, kinesiology, motor behavior, fitness, gerontology, neuroscience, or epidemiology.

While clinical implications should be discussed in all manuscripts submitted for review, JOSPT recognizes the importance of all research types in advancing all aspects of musculoskeletal and sports-related practice.

Accordingly, the Journal seeks to publish research spanning the entire spectrum of clinical, basic, and translational science.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	5.8
2024	6.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.606

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	152

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2121

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1297

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS)—Development of a Self-Administered Outcome Measure

  Citation: 3152

  Authors: Ewa M., Harald P., L. Stefan, Charlotte, Bruce D.

• Star Excursion Balance Test as a Predictor of Lower Extremity Injury in High School Basketball Players

  Citation: 899

  Authors: Phillip J., Mitchell J., Thomas W., Frank B.

• The Influence of Abnormal Hip Mechanics on Knee Injury: A Biomechanical Perspective

  Citation: 852

  Authors: Christopher M.

• Low Back Pain

  Citation: 783

  Authors: Anthony, Steven Z., Linda, Julie M., Gwendolyn, Paul, Thomas R., Joseph J.

• Neck Pain: Revision 2017

  Citation: 736

  Authors: Peter R., Anita R., James M., Laurie Lee, Derek, David M., Cheryl, Eric K.

• Minimal Clinically Important Difference of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Outcome Measure (DASH) and Its Shortened Version (QuickDASH)

  Citation: 709

  Authors: Franco, Stefano, Andrea, Francesco, Elisabetta, Giorgio

• The Association of Scapular Kinematics and Glenohumeral Joint Pathologies

  Citation: 703

  Authors: Paula M., Jonathan F.

• The Influence of Altered Lower-Extremity Kinematics on Patellofemoral Joint Dysfunction: A Theoretical Perspective

  Citation: 692

  Authors: Christopher M.

• Measurement Properties of the Neck Disability Index: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 681

  Authors: Joy C., David M., Sarah, Alanna, Evelyn, Cheryl, Charlie H.

• Kinesiology of the Hip: A Focus on Muscular Actions

  Citation: 553

  Authors: Donald A.

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