JOSPT - JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC & SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY

The Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy® (JOSPT®) publishes scientifically rigorous, clinically relevant content for physical therapists and others in the health care community to advance musculoskeletal and sports-related practice globally. 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.

By JOSPT - Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy - Dec 01 2016

Quantifying Range-of-Motion Changes Across 4 Simulated Measurements of the Glenohumeral Joint Posterior Capsule: An Exploratory Cadaver Study

There is a lack of information about the most sensitive measure of glenohumeral joint posterior capsule length. Although maximum strains on the...

By JOSPT - Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy - Apr 01 2018

Is Bony Hip Morphology Associated With Range of Motion and Strength in Asymptomatic Male Soccer Players?

Athletes with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome have cam and/or pincer morphology, pain on orthopaedic testing, and often reduced hip...

By JOSPT - Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy - Jan 18 2019

Repair of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament of the Elbow: Rehabilitation Following Internal Brace Surgery

Injuries to the elbow in athletes who play overhead sports, especially in baseball pitchers, continue to increase in frequency. The anterior...

By JOSPT - Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy - Feb 06 2018

Immediate and Short-Term Effects of Thoracic Spine Manipulation in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Thoracic spine thrust manipulation has been shown to improve patient-rated outcomes for individuals with neck pain. However, there is limited...

By JOSPT - Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy - Oct 01 2017

Low Back Pain With Impact at 17 Years of Age Is Predicted by Early Adolescent Risk Factors From Multiple Domains: Analysis of the Western Australian Pregnancy Cohort (Raine) Study

Low back pain (LBP) commonly develops in adolescence and is a significant risk factor for adult LBP. A broad range of factors have been...

By JOSPT - Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy - Apr 01 2018

Significant Knowledge Gaps Between Clinical Practice and Research on Femoroacetabular Impingement: Are We on the Same Path?

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is the abnormal osseous contact between the femur (cam impingement) and/or acetabular rim (pincer...

By JOSPT - Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy - Apr 01 2018

Hip Strength and Range of Movement Are Associated With Dynamic Postural Control Performance in Individuals Scheduled for Arthroscopic Hip Surgery

Hip pain is associated with reduced muscle strength and range of movement (ROM). These impairments may contribute to decreased postural...

By JOSPT - Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy - Jun 16 2017

Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Visual Disturbances, and Sensorimotor Control in Traumatic Neck Pain

There is considerable evidence to support the importance of cervical afferent dysfunction in the development of dizziness, unsteadiness, visual...

By JOSPT - Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy - Oct 27 2023

Psychological Factors in Sports Injury Rehabilitation: How Can a Sports Rehabilitation Practitioner Facilitate Communication?

Abstract SYNOPSIS: Communication, goal setting, and shared decision making are possible tools to address psychological components of...

By JOSPT - Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy - Jun 01 2017

Psychometric Properties of the Deep Muscle Contraction Scale for Assessment of the Drawing-In Maneuver in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain

Motor control dysfunctions have been commonly reported in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (LBP). Physical therapists need...

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