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 8:23 Published: May 21, 2015

Clinical Decision-Making for Discharge Recommendations for a 63-Year Old Male with Foot Drop Status Post Great Toe Amputation: A Case Report; Sigmund Ku, SPT

Treatment of a 65 Year Old Deconditioned Female Admitted with Complications Resulting from Morbid Obesity: A Case Report; David Sarvin, SPT

The Effects of a Ten-Week Multifaceted Exercise Program on Muscle Strength and Aerobic Capacity in Women with Breast Cancer; Kristina Reesman, SPT; Leah Rust, DPT; Emilee Bohde, DPT; Deb Doherty, PT, Phd, CEAS; Jacqueline S. Drouin, PT, Phd

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Volume 8:12 Published: March 3, 2015

Provision of Nutritional Counseling by Physical Therapists in the State of Tennessee; David A. Lehman, PhD, PT; George Abell, SPT; Elizha Burdette, SPT; Matthew Lindeman, SPT; Ryan Stromberg, SPT

Whole Body Vibration and Resistive Exercises May Reduce Risk Factors for Fractures in Type I Osteogenesis Imperfecta – Systematic Review; Taylor Barnes, SPT; Hillary Dow, SPT; Robert Felts, SPT; Elizabeth Robbins, SPT; Edilberto A. Raynes, MD, PhD

Adherence to Physical Therapy: A Qualitative Study; Kellie R. Stickler, SPT

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Volume 7:3 Published: February 04, 2015

Rehabilitation Following Bilateral Tibial Intramedullary Nail Placement in an Elite Athlete; Sharon Young Abney, SPT; Deborah Michael Wendland, PT, DPT, PhD, CPed

Impact of Student Based Administered Physical Therapy Intervention on Quality of Life in a Patient with Traumatic Brain Injury; Steven Alden, SPT; Chelsea Gibbons, SPT; Miranda Marsh, SPT; Katelyn Wye, SPT; Janice Hulme, PT, MS, DHSc, CEEAA

A Novel Approach for Addressing Psychosocial Issues for an Athlete Following Ankle Dislocation; Abigail Wilson, PT, DPT; Deborah Michael Wendland, PT, DPT, PhD, CPed

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Volume 7:2 Published: July 24,2014

Test Items in the Complete and Short Forms of the BOT-2 that Contribute Substantially to Motor Performance Assessments in Typically Developing Children 6-10 Years of Age;
Kadi Carmosino, SPT; Ashley Grzeszczak, SPT; Kaylie McMurray, SPT; Ali Olivo, SPT; Bo Slutz, SPT; Brittany Zoll, SPT; Betsy Donahoe-Fillmore PT, PhD, PCS; C. Jayne Brahler, PhD

Use of the Modified Functional Reach Test in a Patient with Friedreich’s Ataxia; Danielle Chamberlain, SPT; Michelle Donahue, PT, DPT, PCS

The Exclusion of “Bed Exercises” for Patients Following a Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) and its Effect on Functional Outcomes; Justin K. Bell, SPT; Ellen Perlow, PT, DPT

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