Impact Factor
2.84
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
1.38
280 total citations
h5-index
26
h5 depth signal
Cited share
56.7%
119 of 210
Total citations
280
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.31
External metric anchor
Self-citation
2.9%
8 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
636
Canada
179
United Kingdom
87
Australia
85
Italy
40
Citing Fields of Research
Musculoskeletal Disorders
755
Sports Science
643
Postural Control
105
Nervous System Disorders
86
Cardiology
59
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
4,146
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
210
119 cited publications
Last 12 months
123
11.2 publications/month
Open access share
7.3%
9 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
636 citing publications
Leading citing field
Musculoskeletal Disorders
755 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
13 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v5n1, 1995-
v5n1, 1995-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Sports Science
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine
Broad Categories
Sports Medicine
Sports Science
MeSH Descriptors
Athletic Injuries
Sports Medicine
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1097/jsm.0000000000001519
Open DOI
Gait Retraining for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Biomechanical Approach to Pain Relief and Performance Optimization
Objective: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is common among runners and is linked to biomechanical dysfunctions that increase patellofemoral joint stress. Gait retraining has been proposed to redistribute this loading, but the effecti...
02
DOI 10.1097/jsm.0000000000001518
Open DOI
Regulatory Deficits and Gaps in Medical Governance in Emerging Mass-Participation Sports
Was not provided for this article.
03
DOI 10.1097/jsm.0000000000001517
Open DOI
Is Skeletal Maturity Associated With Anatomical Distribution of Sports-Related Lower Extremity Overuse Pain in Young Athletes?
Objective: To evaluate the association between skeletal maturity and the anatomical distribution of sports-related lower extremity overuse pain in young athletes. Design: Retrospective observational cohort study. Setting: Single-center s...
04
DOI 10.1097/jsm.0000000000001511
Open DOI
Hamstring Strain Grade on MRI and Return to Play in Elite Australian Cricket Players
Objective: The aims of this study were to (1) examine the relationship between magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-confirmed hamstring strain grade and time to return to play; (2) examine this relationship specifically in pace bowlers; and ...
05
DOI 10.1097/jsm.0000000000001459
Open DOI
Comment on: “Examining the Recovery Course of Adolescent Concussion Patients With Protracted Recovery Referred to a Specialty Concussion Clinic”
Was not provided for this article.
06
DOI 10.1097/jsm.0000000000001483
Open DOI
What Factors Are Associated With Shoulder Joint Pain in Male Swimmers? Including Thoracic Kyphosis Angle
Objective: A common cause of shoulder joint pain in this population is subacromial impingement, often associated with increased thoracic kyphosis. However, the association between thoracic kyphosis angle and shoulder joint pain in compet...
07
DOI 10.1097/jsm.0000000000001467
Open DOI
High-Velocity Changeups and Sweeper Usage Are Associated With Increased Odds of Undergoing Arthroscopic Shoulder Labral Repair in Professional Baseball Pitchers
Objective: The objective of this study was to determine whether pitch-specific characteristics, including velocity, spin rate, and pitch type usage, are predictive of arthroscopic shoulder labral repair (ASLR) in major league baseball (M...
08
DOI 10.1097/jsm.0000000000001487
Open DOI
Association of Lumbar Spine Pathology and Hamstring Injury Diagnosis – A Retrospective Matched Cohort Study
Objective: To determine whether there is an association between hamstring injury diagnosis and clinical lumbar spine pathology. Design: Retrospective analysis of a matched cohort of patients with and without a diagnosis of hamstring inju...
09
DOI 10.1097/jsm.0000000000001494
Open DOI
Timing of Noncontact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury According to Developmental Stage in Japanese Female Athletes
Objectives: This study aimed to identify the timing of high incidence of noncontact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in female athletes by developmental stage. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Orthopedic clinic specializi...
10
DOI 10.1097/jsm.0000000000001502
Open DOI
Letter to the editor: Critical methodological flaws in “Porter and Shadbolt. Cross Bracing Protocol for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rupture Has Unacceptably High Failure Rate Relative to Surgical Stabilization”
Was not provided for this article.
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Quarterly.
Title from cover.
Also issued online.
Vol. 5, no. 2 (1995)19950517 Notice not published Printed on acid-free paper