Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR), is a monthly journal for clinicians that responds to your unique information needs by addressing one sports medicine topic in-depth in each issue. This is one of the most thorough reviews of current sports medicine literature you’ll find out there.
ISSN: 1537-8918
Journal Impact Factor: 1.4
CSMR provides peer-reviewed case reports and section articles in the following topical areas:
It is my pleasure to introduce the September 2026 issue of Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR), which focuses on Extremity and Joint Conditions, an area of sports medicine that clinicians encounter daily across athletes of all ages and levels of competition. As participation in sports and recreational activities continues to diversify, providers are increasingly called upon to diagnose, manage, and prevent a wide range of musculoskeletal injuries while helping patients safely return to activity. This issue highlights both emerging approaches and practical clinical lessons that can enhance patient care.
Our issue begins with a timely Pearls & Pitfalls piece by E. Randy Eichner, MD, FACSM, titled “Extreme Heat Continues to Plague Sports and Life,” addressing the ongoing challenges heat poses to active populations. Additionally, Kaitlin Minnehan, MD, provides our latest Web Alert, pointing readers to valuable online resources relevant to clinical practice.
Our collection of Case Reports showcases the breadth and complexity of clinical presentations encountered in sports medicine:
Together, these reports emphasize the critical value of careful assessment, diagnostic imaging, and individualized care plans.
The Section Articles in this issue provide practical, evidence-based guidance for clinicians across key domains:
These articles reinforce the vital role of a multidisciplinary approach to athlete health and recovery.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Section Editor Chad Hulsopple, DO, and all our contributing authors for sharing their expertise and advancing our collective understanding of extremity and joint conditions. Their work reflects the ongoing innovation and collaboration that defines the field of sports medicine.
We hope this issue provides practical clinical insights, stimulates thoughtful discussion, and supports your efforts to deliver exceptional care to athletes and active individuals. Thank you for your continued readership and commitment to advancing sports medicine.
Sincerely,
Kevin R. Vincent, MD, PhD, FACSM
Editor-in-Chief
Current Sports Medicine Reports
Nutritional Strategies for Injury Prevention and Recovery
Elizabeth G. Conlon, MD; Brian M. Nelson, MD; Rukayat Balogun, MD; Jonathan Scott, PhD, RD, CSSD, LD, FAND; and Jacqueline L. Yurgil, DO, CAQSM, FAAFP
Pickleball Pain: POCUS Used to Diagnose Midfoot Pain
Gregory D. Bentz Jr., MD, CAQSM; Gregory Dean Bentz, MD, PhD; and Emily B. Sealy, MD
Paper of the Year
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