Sports Medicine calls for papers / publications

Call for Papers on Pain Management for The Physician and Sportsmedicine

Submission Deadline: August 6, 2012

Fast-Track Deadline: September 17, 2012

Call for Papers on Rheumatology for The Physician and Sportsmedicine

Submission Deadline: June 11, 2012

Fast-Track Deadline: July 23, 2012

Call for Papers for a Special Issue of the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine on Tennis

In a major attempt to emphasize the importance of research and evidence-based practical information in advancing all aspects of tennis performance, the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine will publish a Special Issue on Tennis in early 2013. Tennis is one of the few sports in the world that requires very high levels of all major components of fitness: strength, speed, agility, power, or aerobic endurance. Moreover, Tennis is one of the world's most popular sports enjoyed by millions of people of all ages and abilities. In order to help players, coaches seek assistance from the vast amount of technical coaching information that is available in the market in the form of books, journals or websites. This special issue of the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine calls on authors to submit original research and specific reviews that enriches the current understanding of tennis performance. The scope of the issue will include (but not limited to) all aspects of applied physiology, performance indicators, injury risk and applied coaching.

Author Guidelines and Submission Deadline:

Instructions for authors and submission guidelines can be found at the Journal's homepage: http://www.jssm.org/submission.php.

Deadline for full paper submission is 30th August, 2012.

All papers will be subjected to the peer-review procedures of the Journal. Papers should be submitted online at http://www.jssm.org/submission.php. Mark that the manuscript is for a special issue and enter 'Tennis Issue' as the issue title.

Please email all special issue-related enquiries to the Guest Editor:

Jaime Fernandez-Fernandez, PhD
Faculty of Sports Science; Department of Training and Exercise Science
Ruhr-University Bochum (Germany)
Stiepeler Strasse 129; 44801. Bochum
Phone: +49 (0)2343225969; Fax: +49(0)2343214775
E-mail: jaime.fernandez-fernandez@rub.de

Dr Fernandez-Fernandez will be assisted in editorial duties by:

Dr David Sanz-Rivas, from the Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET), and Dr Mark Kovacs, from the United States Tennis Association (USTA)

Direct all journal-related enquiries to the Editor-in-Chief:

Hakan Gur, MD, PhD
Department of Sports Medicine
Medical Faculty of Uludag University
16059 Bursa; Turkey
E-mail: hakan@uludag.edu.tr or hakangur2001@gmail.com

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Research Awards

AOSSM offers awards for reports of original research in the following categories:

The Cabaud Memorial Award

This award is given to the best paper submitted concerning hard or soft tissue biology, in-vitro research, laboratory or "bench-type" research, or in-vivo animal research.

The O'Donoghue Award

This award is given to the best overall paper which deals with clinical based research or human in-vivo research.

The Excellence in Research Award

This award is given to the best paper submitted in any category to the Awards Committee with a primary author under the age of 40 at the time of the Annual Meeting.

Each award consists of:

$2000 honorarium
Award certificate
Presentation of the paper at the AOSSM Annual Meeting
Consideration of publication in The American Journal of Sports Medicine

Manuscripts to be considered for a research award should be emailed to Bart Mann by November 1st at 5:00 pm Central. Manuscripts may be considered in more than one category so please indicate which award(s) you would like to be considered for.

Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award

Sponsored by The Patellofemoral Foundation, Inc.

The Patellofemoral Research Excellence award was conceived in 2005 to encourage research and expertise in the field of patellofemoral disorders.

The Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award was established to encourage outstanding research leading to improved understanding, prevention and treatment of patellofemoral pain or instability.

Application Requirements

To be considered for the Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award, applicants must first submit an abstract related to Patellofemoral research for the ISAKOS Congress followed by the online award application. Applicants are required to provide their curriculum vitae, and agree to provide a manuscript following Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria if selected as a finalist.

Abstracts and award applications must be submitted before September 01, 2012.

Review Process

All applications submitted for the Patellofemoral Research Excellence Award will be reviewed by members of the ISAKOS Knee and Scientific Committees, The International PF Study Group and The Patellofemoral Foundation. Five finalists will be chosen based upon a 20 point grading scale scoring the quality of the topic (5 points), clarity of writing (5 points) and scientific quality (10 points). The five finalists are required to submit a manuscript following Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria by the deadline given. The committee will review the manuscripts based upon the same scoring system and will select a winner based on those results.

Award

Registration to the ISAKOS Congress will be waived for the winner. The winner will present the paper after receiving a framed certificate and a cash honorarium of US $3,000 during the awards ceremony at the ISAKOS Congress. The winning manuscript will also be submitted to Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery for possible publication.

Achilles Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Award

In 1995 the ISAKOS Orthopedic Sports Medicine Committee established a scientific award for the best research work produced in the field of Orthopedic Sports Medicine.

The Achilles Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Award was created to recognize the researchers(s) who have performed the most outstanding clinical or laboratory research in the field of sports medicine, such as the care and prevention of injuries.

Application Requirements

To be considered for the Achilles Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Award, applicants must first submit an abstract related to clinical laboratory research in the field of sports medicine for the ISAKOS Congress followed by the online award application. Applicants are required to provide their curriculum vitae, and agree to provide a manuscript following the Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria if selected as a finalist.

Abstracts and award applications must be submitted before September 01, 2012.

Review Process

All applications submitted for the Achilles Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Research Award will be reviewed by members of the ISAKOS Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Committee. Five finalists will be chosen based upon a 20 point grading scale scoring the quality of the topic (5 points), clarity of writing (5 points) and scientific quality (10 points). The five finalists are required to submit a manuscript following the Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria by the given deadline. The committee will review the manuscripts based upon the same scoring system and will select a winner based on those results.

Award

Registration to the ISAKOS Congress will be waived for the winner. The winner will present the paper after receiving a framed certificate and a cash honorarium of US $3,000 during the awards ceremony at the ISAKOS Congress. The winning manuscript will also be submitted to Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery for possible publication.

ISAKOS–International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Scientific Research Award

The Scientific Research Award began at the 2007 ISAKOS Congress in Florence, Italy. There, a monetary prize was awarded to the best scientific paper read at the scientific program of the congress.

The Scientific Research Award was created with the intention to stimulate and reward abstracts and presentations in the subject of Scientific Research.

Application Requirements

To be considered for the Scientific Research Award, applicants must first submit an abstract related to scientific research for the ISAKOS Congress followed by the online award application. Applicants are required to provide their curriculum vitae, and agree to provide a manuscript following the Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria if selected as a finalist.

Abstracts and award applications must be submitted before September 01, 2012.

Review Process

All applications submitted for the Scientific Research Award will be reviewed by members of the ISAKOS Scientific Committee. Five finalists will be chosen based upon the quality of the abstract. The five finalists will be invited to present at the ISAKOS Congress and must submit a manuscript Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria by the deadline given. The finalists’ presentations at the ISAKOS Congress will be judged using a 40 point scoring system based on the quality of the abstract (10 points), the concept originality and importance (10 points), experimental design and execution (10 points) and clarity of the presentation (10 points).

Award

Registration to the ISAKOS Congress will be waived for the five finalists. The first and second place winners will be announced during the awards ceremony at the ISAKOS Congress, and presented with a framed certificate and an honorarium. The first place presentation will receive US $2,000 with the second place presentation receiving US $1,000 and both will be submitted for possible publication in the Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery.

Richard B. Caspari Award

Sponsored by DePuy Mitek

Richard B. Caspari was an innovator, teacher and leader in the field of Arthroscopy. Beginning at the 2003 ISAKOS Congress in Auckland, New Zealand, a monetary prize in honor of Richard B. Caspari was awarded to the best upper extremity paper read at the scientific program of the congress.

The Richard B. Caspari Award was established with the intention of stimulating and rewarding abstracts and presentations in the subject of the upper extremity.

Application Requirements

To be considered for the Richard B. Caspari Award, applicants must first submit an abstract related to upper extremity for the ISAKOS Congress followed by the online award application. Applicants are required to provide their curriculum vitae, and agree to provide a manuscript following the Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria if selected as a finalist.

Abstracts and award applications must be submitted before September 01, 2012.

Review Process

All abstracts submitted for the Richard B. Caspari Award will be reviewed by members of the ISAKOS Upper Extremity Committee. Five finalists will be chosen based upon the quality of the abstract. The five finalists will be invited to present at the ISAKOS Congress and must submit a manuscript following the Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria by the deadline given. The finalists’ presentations at the ISAKOS Congress will be judged using a 40 point scoring system based on the quality of the abstract (10 points), the concept originality and importance (10 points), experimental design and execution (10 points) and clarity of the presentation (10 points).

Award

Registration to the ISAKOS Congress will be waived for the five finalists. The first and second place winners will be announced during the awards ceremony at the ISAKOS Congress, and presented with a framed certificate and an honorarium. The first place presentation will receive US $2,000 with the second place presentation receiving US $1,000 and both will be submitted for possible publication in the Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery.

John J. Joyce Award

Sponsored by Smith & Nephew Inc.

In 1981, Dr. John J. Joyce III offered a monetary prize for the best arthroscopy paper read by an orthopaedic surgery resident during the Scientific Program of the 4th Congress of the International Arthroscopy Association in Rio de Janeiro. With characteristic generosity, he endowed a prize to be awarded at every IAA Congress thereafter. After the merging of the International Arthroscopy Association into ISAKOS, the competition for the prestigious John Joyce Award has continued under the judgeship of the ISAKOS Arthroscopy Committee which has expanded this award to also include fellows.

John Joyce created the award with the intention to stimulate and reward younger researchers who contribute high-quality data and presentations. Thus, orthopaedic residents and fellows, with a study related to arthroscopic treatment are encouraged to apply for this award.

Application Requirements

To be considered for the John J. Joyce Award, applicants must first submit an abstract related to arthroscopic treatment for the ISAKOS Congress followed by the online award application. Applicants are required to provide proof of residency or fellowship from the program director (i.e. PDF of signed letter), their curriculum vitae, and agree to provide a manuscript following Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria if selected as a finalist.

Abstracts and award applications must be submitted before September 01, 2012.

Review Process

All applications submitted for the John J. Joyce Award will be reviewed by members of the ISAKOS Arthroscopy Committee. Five finalists will be chosen based upon the quality of the abstract and the data presented. The five finalists will be invited to present at the ISAKOS Congress and must submit a manuscript following Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria by the deadline given. The finalists’ presentations at the ISAKOS Congress will be judged using a 40 point scoring system based on the quality of the abstract (10 points), the concept originality and importance (10 points), experimental design and execution (10 points) and clarity of the presentation (10 points).

Award

Registration to the ISAKOS Congress will be waived for the five finalists. The first and second place winners will be announced during the awards ceremony at the ISAKOS Congress, and presented with a framed certificate and an honorarium. The first place presentation will receive US $2,000 with the second place presentation receiving US $1,000. Both first and second place manuscripts will be submitted for possible publication in Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery.

Albert Trillat Young Investigator's Award

Sponsored by Stryker

In 1989, The International Society of the Knee established a Young Investigator’s Research Award in memory of Professor Albert Trillat. Past President and founder of the International Society of the Knee, Professor Albert Trillat was one of the pioneers in knee surgery and sports traumatology.

This award provides recognition for a young researcher who has done outstanding clinical laboratory research contributing to the understanding, care or prevention of injuries to the knee.

Application Requirements

To be considered for the Albert Trillat Young Investigator’s Award, applicants must first submit an abstract related to clinical laboratory knee research for the ISAKOS Congress followed by the online award application. Applicants must be under 40 years of age at the date of the 2011 Congress and be the principal investigator of the research submitted. Applicants are required to provide their curriculum vitae, and agree to provide a manuscript following the Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria if selected as a finalist.

Abstracts and award applications must be submitted before September 01, 2012.

Review Process

All applications submitted for the Albert Trillat Young Investigator’s Award will be reviewed by members of the ISAKOS Knee Committee. Five finalists will be chosen based upon a 20 point grading scale scoring the quality of the topic (5 points), clarity of writing (5 points) and scientific quality (10 points). The five finalists are required to submit a manuscript following the Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery criteria by the given deadline. The committee will review the manuscripts based upon the same scoring system and will select a winner based on those results.

Award

Registration to the ISAKOS Congress will be waived for the winner. The winner will present the paper after receiving a framed certificate and a cash honorarium of US $3,000 during the awards ceremony at the ISAKOS Congress. The winning manuscript will also be submitted to Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery for possible publication.