Physician and Sportsmedicine

Aims & Scope

The Physician and Sportsmedicine is a peer-reviewed, clinically oriented publication for primary care physicians.

We examine the latest drug discoveries to advance treatment and recovery, and take into account the medical aspects of exercise therapy for a given condition.

We cover the latest primary care-focused treatments serving the needs of our active patient population, and assess the limits these treatments govern in stabilization and recovery.

The Physician and Sportsmedicine is a peer-to-peer method of communicating the latest research to aid primary care physicians’ advancement in methods of care and treatment.

We routinely cover such topics as: managing chronic disease, surgical techniques in preventing and managing injuries, the latest advancements in treatments for helping patients lose weight, and related exercise and nutrition topics that can impact the patient during recovery and modification.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8
2024	1.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.742

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	58

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7517

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	555

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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
• Medline
• Embase

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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.

• Practical Assessment of Body Composition

  Citation: 741

  Authors: Andrew S., Michael L.

• A Survey of Overuse Running Injuries

  Citation: 383

  Authors: D. B., J. E., G. W., K. L.

• Objective Criteria for Return to Athletics After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Subsequent Reinjury Rates: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 196

  Authors: Sue D., Frank R.

• Higher Direct Medical Costs Associated With Physical Inactivity

  Citation: 182

  Authors: Michael, Caroline A., Guijing

• A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping for Musculoskeletal Injury

  Citation: 180

  Authors: Mehran, Jess, James

• Guidelines for Return to Contact Sports After a Cerebral Concussion

  Citation: 173

  Authors: Robert C.

• Pathogenic Weight-Control Behavior in Female Athletes

  Citation: 154

  Authors: Lionel W., Douglas B., David O., Victoria

• Overuse Tendinosis, Not Tendinitis

  Citation: 150

  Authors: Karim M., Jill L., Jack E., Fiona

• The 6-Minute Walk Test as a Predictor of Objectively Measured Aerobic Fitness in Healthy Working-Aged Adults

  Citation: 140

  Authors: Jamie F., Shannon S. D., Marc D., Darren E. R.

• Exercise is medicine: a call to action for physicians to assess and prescribe exercise

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Robert

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