Journal of Physical Sport, Therapy and Rehabilitation (JPSTR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research and scholarly works in the fields of sports science, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and human movement. The journal provides an international platform for researchers, clinicians, educators, and practitioners to disseminate innovative findings and evidence-based practices aimed at enhancing physical performance, preventing injuries, optimizing rehabilitation outcomes, and improving quality of life.

The journal welcomes empirical, theoretical, and interdisciplinary studies that integrate Sports Sciences, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Sciences, Medicine, Biomechanics, psychology, and health sciences to advance knowledge and professional practice in movement, therapy, and rehabilitation.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

1. Sports Science and Human Performance
   
   • Sports training and conditioning
   • Exercise physiology
   • Physical fitness and conditioning
   • Strength and conditioning
   • Sports performance analysis
   • Athletic development
   • Talent identification and development
   • Sports biomechanics
   • Motor learning and motor control
2. Physical Therapy and Physiotherapy
   
   • Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
   • Neurological physiotherapy
   • Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy
   • Pediatric physiotherapy
   • Geriatric physiotherapy
   • Sports physiotherapy
   • Manual therapy
   • Therapeutic exercise
   • Electrotherapy and physical agents
3. Sports Injury Prevention and Management
   
   • Sports injury epidemiology
   • Injury risk assessment
   • Prevention of sports injuries
   • Acute and chronic injury management
   • Overuse injuries
   • Return-to-play strategies
   • Injury surveillance systems
   • Athlete health protection
   • Emergency care in sports
4. Rehabilitation Sciences
   
   • Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
   • Neurological rehabilitation
   • Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation
   • Orthopedic rehabilitation
   • Post-surgical rehabilitation
   • Functional rehabilitation
   • Community-based rehabilitation
   • Rehabilitation technologies
   • Rehabilitation outcomes and quality of life
5. Massage Therapy and Recovery Science
   
   • Sports massage
   • Therapeutic massage
   • Recovery strategies
   • Soft tissue mobilization
   • Myofascial release
   • Recovery monitoring
   • Cryotherapy and thermotherapy
   • Recovery physiology
   • Fatigue management
6. Biomechanics and Movement Analysis
   
   • Human movement science
   • Kinesiology
   • Functional movement assessment
   • Motion analysis
   • Posture and gait analysis
   • Wearable technology in movement analysis
   • Neuromuscular function
   • Ergonomics
   • Movement disorders
7. Health Promotion and Physical Activity
   
   • Exercise for health promotion
   • Exercise prescription
   • Lifestyle medicine
   • Community health and physical activity
   • Physical activity interventions
   • Healthy aging
   • Non-communicable disease prevention
   • Exercise and mental health
   • Wellness and quality of life
8. Technology and Innovation in Therapy and Rehabilitation
   
   • Rehabilitation technology
   • Robotics in rehabilitation
   • Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR)
   • Artificial intelligence in rehabilitation
   • Wearable sensors
   • Tele-rehabilitation
   • Digital health and mobile health (mHealth)
   • Biomechanical software and analysis
   • Smart rehabilitation systems
9. Interdisciplinary Studies in Sports, Therapy, and Rehabilitation
   
   • Sports medicine
   • Exercise and rehabilitation psychology
   • Nutrition and rehabilitation
   • Public health and rehabilitation
   • Education in physiotherapy and rehabilitation
   • Ethics and professional practice
   • Community-based health interventions
   • Integrated care approaches

Types of Articles

The journal accepts:

• Original Research Articles
• Systematic Literature Reviews
• Scoping Reviews
• Meta-Analyses
• Narrative Reviews
• Conceptual Papers
• Clinical Case Reports
• Case Studies
• Short Communications
• Technical Notes

Target Authors

The journal welcomes submissions from:

• Sports scientists
• Physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists
• Sports medicine physicians
• Exercise physiologists
• Athletic trainers
• Physical education and sport educators
• Health professionals
• Researchers and academics
• Graduate and postgraduate students

Aims of the Journal

The Journal of Physical Sport, Therapy and Rehabilitation (JPSTR) aims to provide a scientific platform for the publication and dissemination of high-quality research in the areas of physical activity and exercise science, physical therapy, sports injury management, musculoskeletal health, and physical rehabilitation. Specifically, the journal aims to:

• Promote the advancement of scientific knowledge in physical activity, exercise science, physical therapy, and rehabilitation through the publication of original, relevant, and methodologically sound research.
• Disseminate evidence-based findings that can support the development of effective interventions for improving physical function, mobility, movement quality, recovery, and quality of life.
• Encourage research on sports injury prevention and management, including injury risk identification, functional screening, rehabilitation strategies, return-to-sport assessment, and recovery monitoring.
• Support the development of physical therapy and therapeutic exercise practices by publishing studies on manual therapy, exercise therapy, electrotherapy, neuromuscular interventions, mobility training, strengthening, balance training, and pain management.
• Strengthen the scientific foundation of physical and sports rehabilitation through studies related to musculoskeletal rehabilitation, post-operative rehabilitation, functional recovery, progressive exercise programs, and return-to-activity protocols.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, lecturers, physiotherapists, rehabilitation practitioners, sports scientists, clinicians, and health professionals working in areas related to physical function and rehabilitation.
• Promote research on musculoskeletal health and movement dysfunction, including studies on low back pain, neck and shoulder disorders, muscle imbalance, postural abnormalities, joint dysfunction, myofascial pain, and mobility limitations.
• Encourage the application of biomechanics and movement analysis in understanding physical performance, injury mechanisms, rehabilitation outcomes, gait, posture, movement efficiency, and functional capacity.
• Support innovation in rehabilitation technology and therapeutic modalities, including wearable devices, digital rehabilitation, telerehabilitation, biofeedback, taping techniques, blood flow restriction, and other evidence-based rehabilitation technologies.
• Provide scientific evidence for rehabilitation in diverse populations, including athletes, children, adults, older adults, individuals with disabilities, post-surgical patients, and people with chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
• Promote clinically and practically relevant research that bridges the gap between academic knowledge and professional practice in physical therapy, rehabilitation, and physical conditioning.
• Encourage systematic reviews, meta-analyses, scoping reviews, clinical studies, and case reports that contribute to the development of evidence-based guidelines and future research directions.
• Maintain high standards of scientific integrity, originality, research ethics, and publication ethics in every article published by JPSTR.
• Increase the visibility and accessibility of research findings related to physical activity, therapy, and rehabilitation at national and international levels.
• Contribute to the development of effective, safe, and evidence-based practices that improve physical health, functional independence, recovery, and overall well-being.