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 9:1 Published: April 14, 2017

Knowledge of the Physical Therapy Profession: A Survey of Outpatient Orthopedic Patients in Southeastern Michigan; Andrew J. Bacyinski, SPT; Klajdi Sina, SPT; Patricia Wren, Ph.D., M.P.H.

The Effect of Static Versus Dynamic Stretching on Average Power in the Young Adult Athletic Population; Danielle T. Freund, SPT; Allison M. Liccardo, SPT; Alanna M. Rooney, SPT; Ayse Ozcan Edeer, PhD, PT; Valerie Dong Olson, PhD, PT

Effectiveness of Conservative Physical Therapy on a 49-year-old Male with Split Tear of Peroneus Brevis in the Outpatient Setting: A Case Report; Meredith S. Heneghan, SPT

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Volume 8:5 Published: January 11, 2016

The Immediate Effects of Two Different Stretching Interventions on Passive Shoulder Internal Rotation in Collegiate Baseball Players; Alexander Brown, SPT; Victor Alfieri, SPT; David Fazulak, SPT; Ayse Ozcan Edeer, PT, PhD; Valerie D Olson, PT, PhD

Reliability of Real Time Motion Analysis System VirtuBalance® as Compared to Traditional Measurement Methods of Functional Reach and Postural Sway; Kyle Dodge, SPT; 1LT Ryan Lynch, SPT; Steven R Tippett, PhD, PT, SCS

Treating the Psychosocial Implications of Parkinson’s Disease Within Physical Therapy: A Case Report; Audrey Hentges, SPT, ATC, LAT

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Volume 8:4 Published: January 11, 2016

Novice Versus Experienced Rater Reliability of the Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) in Patients with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI); Charity E Maqueda, PT, DPT, ATC, LAT; Rupal Patel, PT, MS

Effect of Hip Rotation Stretch on the Piriformis Muscle: A Pilot Study; Anne Waldner, SPT; Justin Monsrud, SPT; Matthew Franklin, SPT; Daniel Bernath, SPT; F Richard Clemente, PhD, PT; Philip A Fabrizio, PT, DPT, MS, CEAS

Follow-up Attendance Among USF BRIDGE Physical Therapy Patients; Jillian Donohue, SPT, Arántzazu Gárate, SPT, Rose Pignataro, PT, PhD, DPT, CWS, Rebecca Edgeworth, PT, DPT, OCS

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Volume 8:3 Published: September 23, 2015

The Association Between Critical Thinking and Scholastic Aptitude on First-time Pass Rate of the National Physical Therapy Examination; Daniel W. Suckow, SPT; C. Jayne Brahler, PhD; Betsy Donahoe-Fillmore, PT, PhD, PCS; Mary Insana Fisher, PT, PhD, OCS; Philip A. Anloague, PT, DHSc, OSC, MTC

Can You Save Yourself Time in the Clinic? A Correlational Study of the Modified Falls Efficacy Scale and the Berg Balance Scale in Community Dwelling Older Adults; Shelly Hampton, SPT; Briana Kaiser, SPT; Stefanie Morland, SPT; Maria Pitz, SPT; Jennifer Mai, PT, DPT, PhD, MHS, NCS

A First-Year DPT Student’s Perspectives on a Cadaver with Scoliosis; Caitlin D. Deems, SPT, ATC; Philip A. Fabrizio, PT, DPT, MS

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