The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
Overview
The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness is a reputable scientific publication that focuses on the latest research and advancements in the field of sports medicine and physical fitness. It covers a wide range of topics including exercise physiology, sports injuries, rehabilitation, nutrition, and performance enhancement. This journal serves as a valuable resource for athletes, coaches, healthcare professionals, and researchers seeking evidence-based information to optimize athletic performance and promote overall physical well-being.
Details
Details
Abbr.
J Sports Med Phys Fitness
Start
1961
End
Continuing
Frequency
Quarterly
p-ISSN
0022-4707
e-ISSN
1827-1928
Country
Italy
Language
English
Specialty
Orthopedics
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 4647
76
SJR / Ranks: 9977
427
CiteScore / Ranks: 8019
3.30
JIF / Ranks: 5746
1.7
Recent Articles
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Bongiorno G, Sisti G, Dal Mas F, Biancuzzi H, Minisini F, Miceli L
J Sports Med Phys Fitness
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40079891
No abstract available.
2.
Li D, Tang D, Liu Y, Feng Y, Peng C
J Sports Med Phys Fitness
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40079890
Background: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is the third most common type of running-related overuse injury. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the performance of the Y-balance test (YBT)...
3.
Kitabayashi K, Tamura A, Saito M, Nishida Y
J Sports Med Phys Fitness
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40052341
Background: The batting motion has been reported to have a possible association with the development of low back pain (LBP) in baseball players. This study aimed to identify the kinematics...
4.
Liguori F, Calella P
J Sports Med Phys Fitness
. 2025 Mar;
PMID: 40052340
Sports dance, an evolution of traditional couple dances into a competitive sporting discipline, encompasses a diverse range of genres. This study explores Caribbean and Latin American dances (CLADs), which highlight...
5.
Lomax M, Usaj A, Kapus J
J Sports Med Phys Fitness
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 39982041
Background: This study investigated the impact of different breathing patterns and stroke variations on inspiratory and expiratory muscle fatigue (IMF and EMF) in front crawl swimming. Methods: Twelve club-level swimmers...
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Fukuie T, Suwabe K, Kawase S, Inoue K, Yamaguchi A, Soya H
J Sports Med Phys Fitness
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 39982040
Background: Groove rhythm, known for inducing the desire to move to music, could enhance the cognitive benefits of exercise, especially in individuals familiar with groove. Audiomotor entrainment and concurrent positive...
7.
Delayed effects of heavy resistance or ballistic priming on sprint and agility in elite U19 football
Jorgensen R, Pedersen L, Nielsen T, Egebaek H, Jensen R
J Sports Med Phys Fitness
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 39982039
Background: In elite football, optimization of physical performance increases athlete performance. Sprint and change of directional performance can be improved by previously conducting a priming protocol. However, it is unknown...
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Noviello C, Riformato G, Palattella M, Lattanzio S, Cuscianna E, Tafuri S
J Sports Med Phys Fitness
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 39982038
Background: Healthy lifestyles play an important role in speaking about the onset of chronic diseases; sedentary work and bad habits can worsen workers' health, eventually affecting productivity. Some companies have...
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Segal O, Mindlin S, Glick Y, Shemesh S, Atzmon R, Drexler M, et al.
J Sports Med Phys Fitness
. 2025 Feb;
PMID: 39932680
Background: Developed in recent years, CrossFit has gained much popularity in the industrialized world due to various advantages such as scalability, availability and high sense of community. Nonetheless, with growing...