Journal of Sport Medicine, Science and Rehabilitation (JSMR) publishes original research articles, review articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case reports, short communications, clinical studies, technical notes, and perspective articles that advance knowledge in sports medicine, exercise science, rehabilitation, and human performance. We welcome submissions across a broad range of thematic areas, including (but not limited to):

Sports Medicine & Clinical Practice

• Prevention, diagnosis, and management of sports-related injuries
• Musculoskeletal disorders affecting athletes and physically active individuals
• Sports traumatology, orthopedic sports medicine, and emergency sports care
• Return-to-play assessment and evidence-based clinical decision-making
• Medical management of acute and chronic sports injuries

Exercise Physiology & Human Performance

• Cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, and neuromuscular adaptations to exercise
• Exercise testing, physiological assessment, and performance evaluation
• Training methodologies for endurance, strength, speed, and power development
• Fatigue, recovery, overtraining syndrome, and exercise adaptation
• Environmental physiology, altitude training, and thermoregulation

Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy

• Musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
• Post-operative rehabilitation and functional recovery
• Therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and movement rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation protocols for sports injuries and chronic conditions
• Functional assessment, mobility restoration, and pain management

Biomechanics & Movement Science

• Human movement analysis and functional biomechanics
• Sports biomechanics and performance optimization
• Gait analysis, posture, balance, and motor control
• Joint mechanics, muscle function, and injury mechanisms
• Motion capture technologies and biomechanical modeling

Sports Nutrition & Performance Enhancement

• Nutritional strategies for athletic performance and recovery
• Hydration, energy metabolism, and dietary interventions
• Body composition assessment and weight management
• Micronutrients, supplementation, and ergogenic aids
• Nutrition across different sports and athletic populations

Strength & Conditioning

• Resistance training, functional training, and conditioning programs
• Athletic performance development across different sports
• Youth athlete development and long-term athletic progression
• Performance monitoring and athlete workload management
• Injury prevention through conditioning and movement optimization

Sports Psychology & Athlete Well-being

• Mental performance, motivation, and resilience in athletes
• Performance anxiety, stress management, and psychological readiness
• Athlete mental health, burnout, and emotional well-being
• Leadership, team dynamics, and coaching psychology
• Psychological interventions for rehabilitation and return to competition

Physical Activity, Public Health & Preventive Medicine

• Physical activity promotion across diverse populations
• Exercise as medicine for chronic disease prevention and management
• Community health, active lifestyles, and health promotion
• Physical activity guidelines and preventive healthcare strategies
• Aging, healthy living, and functional independence through exercise

Sports Technology & Digital Health

• Wearable sensors and athlete monitoring systems
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning in sports medicine
• Tele-rehabilitation and digital rehabilitation platforms
• Smart technologies for injury prediction and performance analytics
• Virtual reality, augmented reality, and digital innovations in rehabilitation

Pediatric, Geriatric & Adaptive Sports Medicine

• Pediatric sports medicine and youth athlete health
• Exercise interventions for older adults and healthy aging
• Adaptive sports, disability rehabilitation, and para-sports medicine
• Inclusive physical activity and rehabilitation strategies
• Exercise prescription for special populations and chronic diseases

Regenerative Medicine & Emerging Therapies

• Regenerative rehabilitation and tissue healing
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem cell applications, and biologic therapies
• Novel therapeutic modalities for musculoskeletal recovery
• Precision medicine in sports injury management
• Emerging clinical technologies and personalized rehabilitation approaches

Interdisciplinary & Translational Sports Science

• Integration of medicine, rehabilitation, biomechanics, engineering, and data science
• Evidence-based practice and clinical guideline development
• Epidemiology of sports injuries and physical activity
• Sports healthcare policy, ethics, and athlete safety
• Innovations shaping the future of sports medicine, rehabilitation, and exercise science