Mission Statement 

The editorial mission of the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation (JSR) is to advance the understanding of all aspects of sport rehabilitation, particularly in the areas of therapeutic exercise, therapeutic modalities, injury evaluation, and the psychological aspects of rehabilitation. JSR publishes original research, commentary, scholarly reviews, and case studies that directly affect the management and rehabilitation of injuries incurred during sport-related activities, irrespective of the individual’s age, gender, sport ability, level of fitness, or health status. The journal is intended to provide an international, multidisciplinary forum to serve the needs of all members of the sports medicine team, including athletic trainers/therapists, sport physical therapists/physiotherapists, sports medicine physicians, and other involved professionals.

Original Research Reports. JSR publishes original research reports on all aspects of the sport and exercise rehabilitation process.

Research Reviews. JSR encourages the submission of review articles that synthesize the findings of a series of research studies to arrive at generalizations pertinent to sport rehabilitation. Meta-analyses and critical literature reviews are desirable.

Commentary. Commentaries on selected original research reports and research reviews are published to encourage discussion and interject intellectual diversity into emerging theory.

Case Studies. JSR also publishes case studies that present carefully recorded observations of rehabilitation programs or processes among sport and exercise participants. Case studies must present unusual or rare injuries or conditions or present unique approaches to common injuries or conditions.

Sport Rehabilitation Forum. JSR also offers a forum for expressing opinions about sport rehabilitation.

Media Reviews. The journal also publishes book, video, and software reviews.

JSR will also publish special issues that are oriented toward a specific sport rehabilitation theme. The editor solicits special issue topic suggestions.