JSPTR FAQ
What is JSPTR?
The JSPTR is an open access, peer-viewed on-line journal encompassing all aspects of clinical and basic research studies related to physical therapy. JSPTR's mission is to encourage student collaboration in advancing the profession by developing evidence-based research. JSPTR began in 2008 at Elon University by Dr. Randall Lazicki and Dr. Stephen Bailey, as a venue for physical therapy students to participate in the journal process. Today, JSPTR is managed entirely by Elon DPT students under the supervision of a faculty member.

What is a reviewer? What is a Pod?
As a reviewer, you will be joining a pod (reviewer team), which is made up of 3-7 students. These students can all be from your program or programs from across the country. Your Pod will be responsible for reviewing recently submitted articles and determining if they meet the criterion for publishing. Your Pod will have a deadline of 1 week to complete the review process.

What is the time commitment for a reviewer?
The time commitment can vary depending on the number of articles we receive and how many pods we have available. Typically, we say ~20 mins/month
What is the duration of the position?
As a reviewer, the minimum duration is a year, but you can choose to stay on until you graduate from your DPT program.
How do I apply to be a reviewer?
Click on the home tab. This will take you to the home page scroll to the bottom to the heading "Want to get involved? Join a Pod!" 
Under the heading click on "Contact Pod Coordinator Board Member"
That will take you to a contact page where you can fill out your information and you're done!
What categories of Manuscripts do you accept?
We accept Research Reports, Case Reports, Case Studies, Case Series, Literature Reviews. For more information on each category please go to our Contribute Tab.

Volume 4:1 Published: 2011

The Effects of an Independent Exercise Program on an Adolescent with Cerebral Palsy; Kathryn L. Chambers SPT, Jenny R. Kemp SPT, and Daryl Lawson PT, DSc.

Public Perception of Physical Therapist Scope of Practice; Kacie Rognlie PT and Yvonne Searls PT, PhD

Necrotizing Fasciitis and Physical Therapy Management; Andrea T. Konja, SPT

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Volume 3:1 Published: 2010

Examining Dance Therapy as an Adjunct Therapy for Selected Measures of Postural Stability, Gait, and Sensory Processing for Children with Mild to Moderate Cerebral Palsy;
Dana B McCarty, PT, DPT; Bruce McClenaghan, PED, PT; Erika Blanck DPT, ATC; Stacy Fritz, PhD, PT

Outcomes Following Treadmill Training with Partial Body Weight Support of an Individual with a Traumatic Brain Injury and Multiple CVAs; Shannon Gray SPT; Danielle Poli SPT; Sara Schwartz SPT; Jessica Sommer SPT; Gabriele Moriello PT, PhD, MS, GCS

Conservative Physical Therapy Management of an Adult with Cerebral Palsy and Severe Upper and Lower Extremity Contractures: A Case Report; Amanda Cope Hooper, SPT

Using Tai Chi to Improve Balance and Mobility among Community-Dwelling Elders; Richard J Call, SPT; Frank Lai, SPT; Carol A. Maritz, PT, EdD, GCS

A Case Study Examining The Recovery of Gait Using Treadmill Training Followed by Overground Ambulation in a Patient with a Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke;
Michelle Gorman DPT and Dr. A. Williams Andrews, PT, MS, EdD, NCS.

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Volume 2:1 Published: 2010

The Effectiveness of Virtual Reality in Controlling Pain in Patients with Burns: A Systematic Review; Stephanie Koenke, SPT

Feasibility and Benefit of Using the Nintendo Wii Fit for Balance Rehabilitation in an Elderly Patient Experiencing Recurrent Falls; Tony Pigford, DPT A. Williams Andrews, PT, EdD, NCS

Reliability and validity of the sit-to-stand navicular drop test: Do static measures of navicular height relate to the dynamic navicular motion during gait?; Juli Deng, PT, DPT Rita Joseph, PT, DPT Christopher Kevin Wong, PT, PhD, OCS

The Effects of a Combination of Live and Videotaped Exercise Sessions on Functional Mobility and Falls Prevention Among Community-Dwelling Elders; Anuja H. Gandhi, SPT Richard Cipoletti, SPT Carol A. Maritz, PT, EdD, GCS

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Volume 1:1 Published: 2009

Application of a Clinical Prediction Rule for Thoracic Spine Thrust Manipulation on a Patient with Acute Neck Pain Following a Motor Vehicle Accident; Craig Swisher PT, DPT

Use of the NeuroCom Balance Master™ Training Protocols to Improve Functional Performance in a Person with Multiple Sclerosis; Jordan Larsen-Merrill SPT; Rolando Larzaro PT, DPT, GCS

Physical Therapists' Experiences with Patients with Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury; Esther Smith SPT; Maria Newton Ph.D

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