Introducing JOSPT Methods: A Journal Focused on Advancing the Research Methods Applied to the Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Field

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2024 Oct;54(10):1-3. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2024.12972.

Abstract

SYNOPSIS: In 2025, JOSPT will continue its mission to enhance research in the field of musculoskeletal rehabilitation. JOSPT aims to support authors who are working to advance the research methods applied to answer clinical questions in the musculoskeletal rehabilitation field. Using the most robust methods helps authors ensure their studies can have immediate impact on health policies and clinical practice. With this editorial, we introduce a new gold open-access journal, JOSPT Methods, where research will be available to read for free, immediately upon publication. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2024;54(10):1-3. doi:10.2519/jospt.2024.12972.

Keywords: Clinical Measurement (clinimetrics); Clinical trials/ intervention studies; Statistical analysis/research design; Systematic review/meta-analysis.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases* / rehabilitation
  • Periodicals as Topic*
  • Rehabilitation Research
  • Research Design