https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/ The International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy is a peer-reviewed journal relating to all aspects of sports physical therapy. en Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:53:00 -0400 Weekly force-plate ASH testing tracked an elite female wrestler after pectoralis major repair, revealing differences in recovery between maximal strength and rapid force production. https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/169927-force-plate-based-assessment-of-maximal-and-rapid-isometric-shoulder-strength-during-the-return-to-sport-process-after-pectoralis-major-repair-in-a-wo https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/169927-force-plate-based-assessment-of-maximal-and-rapid-isometric-shoulder-strength-during-the-return-to-sport-process-after-pectoralis-major-repair-in-a-wo Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:50:00 -0400 This study discusses the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS) in diagnosing shoulder bursitis, highlighting its benefits in improving diagnostic accuracy and guiding treatment strategies for optimal patient outcomes. https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/171639-diagnostic-musculoskeletal-ultrasound-in-the-evaluation-of-the-subacromial-bursa https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/171639-diagnostic-musculoskeletal-ultrasound-in-the-evaluation-of-the-subacromial-bursa Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:42:00 -0400 This commentary discusses the need for qualitative assessments in rehabilitation and return-to-sport decisions for young athletes post-ACL reconstruction, focusing on movement quality assessment tools. https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/169922-quality-of-movement-assessment-after-acl-reconstruction-in-youth-a-clinical-framework-to-guide-rehabilitation-and-return-to-sport-decision-making https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/169922-quality-of-movement-assessment-after-acl-reconstruction-in-youth-a-clinical-framework-to-guide-rehabilitation-and-return-to-sport-decision-making Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:34:00 -0400 Physiotherapists’ adherence to ACL reconstruction guidelines is influenced by clinician, patient, and system factors, highlighting opportunities to improve evidence-based rehabilitation and optimize patient outcomes. https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/169919-barriers-and-facilitators-influencing-physiotherapists-adherence-to-clinical-practice-guidelines-and-return-to-sport-criteria-after-anterior-cruciate https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/169919-barriers-and-facilitators-influencing-physiotherapists-adherence-to-clinical-practice-guidelines-and-return-to-sport-criteria-after-anterior-cruciate Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:52:00 -0400 The high school-aged baseball athlete can demonstrate lower descriptive trends regarding thrower arm strength-percentage ratios. Digital handheld dynamometry provides a reliable method to quantify strength in this young demographic. https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/169850-strength-testing-in-the-high-school-aged-baseball-athlete-reliability-percentage-ratios-and-pain-with-throwing https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/169850-strength-testing-in-the-high-school-aged-baseball-athlete-reliability-percentage-ratios-and-pain-with-throwing Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:45:00 -0400 Isokinetic knee strength demonstrated high reliability at 90°/s and 180°/s, supporting the use of multi-velocity testing to assess distinct muscle performance qualities. https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/169848-reliability-of-a-standardized-isokinetic-knee-strength-protocol-across-a-slow-fast-velocity-spectrum-in-physically-active-adults-with-the-biodex-syste https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/169848-reliability-of-a-standardized-isokinetic-knee-strength-protocol-across-a-slow-fast-velocity-spectrum-in-physically-active-adults-with-the-biodex-syste Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400 This commentary discusses the limitations of standard athlete health surveillance systems in Africa, advocating for context-sensitive, African-led systems to improve injury prevention and athlete welfare. https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/171307-surveillance-of-athletes-health-in-resource-constrained-african-sports-contexts-why-context-matters-and-time-to-catch-up https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/171307-surveillance-of-athletes-health-in-resource-constrained-african-sports-contexts-why-context-matters-and-time-to-catch-up Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:52:00 -0400 Seasonal hip adductor and abductor strength fluctuates in Division I women’s ice hockey, while adductor-to-abductor ratios change little. The findings support longitudinal monitoring and provide practical guidance for team-based testing. https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/171304-seasonal-hip-strength-monitoring-in-division-i-women-s-ice-hockey-with-strength-ratios-and-implementation-considerations https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/171304-seasonal-hip-strength-monitoring-in-division-i-women-s-ice-hockey-with-strength-ratios-and-implementation-considerations Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:47:00 -0400 Clinicians rely on plank endurance, yet lack objective measures of movement quality. This study introduces a reliable method to quantify trunk deviation. https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/171302-an-objective-assessment-for-plank-performance-in-active-adults-with-and-without-low-back-pain-a-reliability-and-comparison-study https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/171302-an-objective-assessment-for-plank-performance-in-active-adults-with-and-without-low-back-pain-a-reliability-and-comparison-study Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:34:00 -0400 This study establishes strong measurement properties for a novel isometric trunk rotation strength test, demonstrating its reliability, validity, and clinical applicability for assessing trunk rotation strength among overhead athletes. https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/171300-the-reliability-and-validity-of-a-novel-isometric-trunk-rotation-strength-test https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/171300-the-reliability-and-validity-of-a-novel-isometric-trunk-rotation-strength-test