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Best Medicine Journals for Sports Medicine

The comprehensive ranking presented on this page showcases scientific journals within the field of Sports Medicine, meticulously evaluated and ranked by Research.com—a leading authority in disseminating reliable scholarly metrics and analytics across all major disciplines, including Sports Medicine, since 2014. This ranking aims to provide academics, practitioners, and researchers with a trustworthy and transparent resource for identifying influential journals in the area.

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Journal Details
Best scientists
Documents
D-Index
1 Rank British Journal of Sports Medicine Best Scientists 535 626 D-Index 80
2 Rank International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Best Scientists 467 524 D-Index 56
3 Rank American Journal of Sports Medicine Best Scientists 267 634 D-Index 47
4 Rank Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine

0112-1642
Best Scientists 253 307 D-Index 52
5 Rank Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy Best Scientists 160 531 D-Index 43
6 Rank Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise Best Scientists 1258 2523 D-Index 38
7 Rank Journal of Sport and Health Science Best Scientists 209 239 D-Index 39
8 Rank Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Reviews on Cancer Best Scientists 202 219 D-Index 47
9 Rank Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports Best Scientists 348 443 D-Index 33
10 Rank Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine Best Scientists 263 829 D-Index 31
11 Rank Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Best Scientists 529 859 D-Index 35
12 Rank Biochimica et Biophysica Acta - Molecular Basis of Disease Best Scientists 682 640 D-Index 45
13 Rank Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy Best Scientists 84 134 D-Index 27
14 Rank Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

0031-9023
Best Scientists 170 243 D-Index 26
15 Rank Journal of physical activity & health Best Scientists 311 335 D-Index 27
16 Rank Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport Best Scientists 313 478 D-Index 28
17 Rank Sports Medicine - Open Best Scientists 144 151 D-Index 26
18 Rank BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine Best Scientists 193 191 D-Index 24
19 Rank International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance Best Scientists 79 196 D-Index 21
20 Rank Journal of Sports Sciences Best Scientists 247 328 D-Index 34
21 Rank European Journal of Sport Science Best Scientists 171 185 D-Index 26
22 Rank American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Best Scientists 152 189 D-Index 20
23 Rank Frontiers in Sports and Active Living Best Scientists 276 346 D-Index 27
24 Rank Sports Health

Sports Health

1941-7381
Best Scientists 80 113 D-Index 19
25 Rank Journal of Athletic Training Best Scientists 79 142 D-Index 19
26 Rank Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy Best Scientists 58 86 D-Index 17
27 Rank Biology of Sport

Biology of Sport

0860-021X
Best Scientists 49 87 D-Index 17
28 Rank Physica Medica

Physica Medica

1120-1797
Best Scientists 334 517 D-Index 24
29 Rank Mental Health and Physical Activity Best Scientists 184 157 D-Index 19
30 Rank Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews Best Scientists 62 55 D-Index 18
31 Rank International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism Best Scientists 42 67 D-Index 15
32 Rank Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Best Scientists 150 151 D-Index 25
33 Rank Physical Therapy in Sport Best Scientists 58 98 D-Index 16
34 Rank European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Best Scientists 71 89 D-Index 17
35 Rank Journal of Aging and Physical Activity Best Scientists 171 151 D-Index 13
36 Rank Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine Best Scientists 107 130 D-Index 14
37 Rank International Journal of Sports Medicine Best Scientists 88 112 D-Index 15
38 Rank Journal for the Measurement of Physical Behaviour Best Scientists 63 74 D-Index 13
39 Rank Current Sports Medicine Reports Best Scientists 43 56 D-Index 13
40 Rank Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition Best Scientists 40 40 D-Index 14
41 Rank BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation Best Scientists 104 103 D-Index 13
42 Rank Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review Best Scientists 14 36 D-Index 10
43 Rank Translational Sports Medicine Best Scientists 68 65 D-Index 11
44 Rank International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy Best Scientists 40 70 D-Index 9
45 Rank Journal of Sport Rehabilitation Best Scientists 49 69 D-Index 10
46 Rank Sports

Sports

2075-4663
Best Scientists 81 98 D-Index 14
47 Rank Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness Best Scientists 78 93 D-Index 10
48 Rank Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy Best Scientists 31 27 D-Index 8
49 Rank Sports Medicine and Health Science Best Scientists 42 43 D-Index 9
50 Rank Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Best Scientists 45 52 D-Index 10
51 Rank Operative Techniques in Sports Medicine Best Scientists 21 40 D-Index 4
52 Rank Sports Orthopaedics and Traumatology Best Scientists 30 47 D-Index 4
53 Rank Video Journal of Sports Medicine Best Scientists 13 39 D-Index 3

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