Welcome to Vol 5 (Issue 1) of the JST
Welcome to Issue 1 (Volume 5) of the Journal of Sports Therapy. This issue includes contributions from a range of
professionals and academics. On-going features on osteoporosis and research methods continue; focusing on diagnostic
techniques, and concepts relating to quantitative inputs and outputs, respectively. A paper on the characteristics of
professional footballers pre- and post- season fitness levels continues recent coverage of the monitoring and assessment
of sports performers. A case study of an adverse event following acupuncture and an article discussing the muscle
recruitment of the scapulae during therapeutic exercise should provide interesting reading for those in practice;
while articles regarding weight loss and dehydration in futsal and ankle bracing in basketball should appeal to those
with a passion for performance enhancement and injury reduction. Once again, the diversity of the papers presented in
this issue continues to highlight the inter- and multi- disciplinary aspirations of the journal, while its volume is an
indication of the journal's continuing development and popularity. With an imminent improvement and enhancement of the
website and services offered by the JST, and with our inaugural conference/symposia in the pipeline, it is a very exciting
time for all those involved with the journal. We are therefore keen to further involve our readers in this development.
Also, the next issue will be our first pre-Olympic publication; therefore we especially welcome any
Olympic/Paralympic-related articles/features. We, as an editorial team, continue to encourage JST readers to contribute
to the journal in a number of ways; be this through submitting articles (original research, reviews or case studies),
commenting on previous issues, or providing book and product reviews. We particularly encourage you to have your say
regarding the current, and future, state of sports therapy. Inviting scholarly and professional input creates a forum
for discussion and a means to connecting with the wider community. For further details or comments, please contact
the editor.
Yours in science and health
Adam Hawkey
Editor, Journal of Sports Therapy