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In 2022, jospt went from strength-to-strength in terms of its impact for the musculoskeletal rehabilitation community. In june, the Journal received its best ever impact factor. By the end of the year, the Journal saw a record 5 million website page viewsa 25% increase on 2021underscoring its place as a go-to information source for the community.in 2022, jospt published a plethora of high-quality content, with the aim of disseminating key information with direct impact on the decisions clinicians and patients make in practice tomorrow.in this section, we share a taste of the jospt content from 2022.rehabilitation and return to sport after shoulder injuryit is a challenge to know what the best approach is for preventing and treating shoulder injuries in athletes, especially given the absence of high-quality research. Enter, the 2022 bern consensus statement on shoulder injury prevention, rehabilitation, and return to sport designed to offer clinicians the flexibility to apply principle-based approaches to preventing and treating shoulder injuries, and managing return to sport for any athlete in any sport. Over 40 international experts shared their expertise across training load and risk management, shoulder rehabilitation, and return to sport decision making. Also included were 22 videos of assessment techniques and exercise suggestions to help clinicians tackle shoulder injuries with confidence.hamstring strain injury in athleteshamstring injuries are the most common injury in field Sports. A much-needed clinical practice guideline compiled the evidence to serve clinicians the who, what, when, where and how to best prevent and manage hamstring muscle injuries. With an easy-to-read decision tree, and accompanying perspectives for patients and perspectives for practice, clinicians can choose from a full suite of knowledge dissemination tools to help translate the clinical practice guideline content to quality clinical practice.pain science in practice editorial seriesthe field of pain neuroscience is expanding rapidly and bringing with it nuanced insights about pain and its implications. The #painscienceinpractice series has 5 editorials so far, and more to come in 2023. The goal of the series is to help clinicians make sense of the latest pain neuroscience, and help them link basic pain science to the clinic and to quality musculoskeletal rehabilitation care.updated low back pain clinical practice guidelinesthe updated clinical practice guideline update garnered considerable attention since its publication late in 2021it was one of jospt's most downloaded paper of 2022. Clinicians the world over are searching for the solutions to best help patients who experience low back pain.with many different sub-types of low back pain, and many treatments to navigate, the rigorous clinical practice guideline provides a trustworthy and detailed source of information to guide quality clinical practice.
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Jospt cases publishes original research, systematic reviews, clinical practice guidelines, and case studies from leading experts in the field. Subscribing to the Journal will ensure that your faculty members have access to the latest research findings and evidence-based practices.professional development opportunities: jospt cases presents real-life clinical scenarios and offers in-depth analyses, discussions, and recommendations. It serves as an excellent tool for professional development, allowing faculty members to enhance their clinical decision-making skills and stay updated on best practices in orthopedic and Sports Physical therapy.collaboration and networking: jospt cases brings together researchers, clinicians, and educators from around the world. Subscribing to the Journal will provide your department with opportunities to connect with other professionals in the field, fostering collaboration, networking, and potential research partnerships.teaching resources: the case studies published in jospt cases can be valuable teaching resources for your faculty members. These cases offer practical examples that can be incorporated into lectures, discussions, and student assessments, enriching the learning experience for your students.rch into clinical practice.