Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
Encyclopedia
The Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy is a peer-reviewed scientific journal
that publishes research about musculoskeletal rehabilitation, health, and wellness, including such areas as orthopedics
, physical therapy
, and sports medicine
. JOSPT was established in 1979, following the founding of the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine sections of the American Physical Therapy Association
. At that time, the Journal merged the Bulletin of the Orthopaedic Section and the Bulletin of the Sports Medicine Section.
Initially published on a quarterly basis, JOSPT is now a monthly publication, distributed in print and online to APTA Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy Section members and 8,500 additional subscribers in the United States and around the world. According to the Journals website, in 2009 22,500 readers receive the print edition, and more than 25,000 read the online version. The Journal is indexed by PubMed/Medline and Cinahl.
Scientific journal
In academic publishing, a scientific journal is a periodical publication intended to further the progress of science, usually by reporting new research. There are thousands of scientific journals in publication, and many more have been published at various points in the past...
that publishes research about musculoskeletal rehabilitation, health, and wellness, including such areas as orthopedics
Orthopedics
Orthopedics is the study of the musculoskeletal system. The Greek word 'ortho' means straight or correct and 'pedics' comes from the Greek 'pais' meaning children. For many centuries, orthopedists have been involved in the treatment of crippled children...
, physical therapy
Physical therapy
Physical therapy , often abbreviated PT, is a health care profession. Physical therapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment/intervention,and rehabilitation...
, and sports medicine
Sports medicine
Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that deals with physical fitness, treatment and prevention of injuries related to sports and exercise...
. JOSPT was established in 1979, following the founding of the Orthopedic and Sports Medicine sections of the American Physical Therapy Association
American Physical Therapy Association
A Historical PerspectivePhysical therapists formed their first professional association in 1921, called the American Women's Physical Therapeutic Association. Led by President Mary McMillan, an executive committee of elected officers governed the Association, which included 274 charter members...
. At that time, the Journal merged the Bulletin of the Orthopaedic Section and the Bulletin of the Sports Medicine Section.
Initially published on a quarterly basis, JOSPT is now a monthly publication, distributed in print and online to APTA Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy Section members and 8,500 additional subscribers in the United States and around the world. According to the Journals website, in 2009 22,500 readers receive the print edition, and more than 25,000 read the online version. The Journal is indexed by PubMed/Medline and Cinahl.