BMC Musculoskeletal Disordersis calling for submissions to our Physiotherapy for spine disorders Collection. This Collection covers a broad range of topics related to physiotherapy in the context of spine disorders, including the role of exercise therapy, rehabilitation techniques, and self-management strategies. It explores interventions for both non-surgical and post-surgical patients, with a focus on optimizing function, reducing pain, and improving quality of life. Key areas include spinal biomechanics, physiotherapeutic assessments [including screening for referral and differential diagnosis strategies], the role of physiotherapy in pre- and post-operative spine surgery, and evidence-based approaches to managing a variety of spine disorders.

Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

Assessment and diagnosis: biomechanics, postural, motion and gait analysis, postural alignment, serious pathologies and atypical clinical conditions;

Physiotherapy: stabilization exercises, strengthening, proprioceptive training, functional movement training;

Advancements in in rehabilitation for spine disorders and health: efficacy and long-term outcomes for degenerative spine conditions, impact on spinal surgery rates and recovery, combined therapies (e.g. physiotherapy with cognitive-behavioural therapy for spine pain), digital and tele-rehabilitation;

Education: resources, ergonomics for workplace and daily activities, spinal injury prevention. This collection welcomes submissions on topics including but not limited to:

Biomechanical Foundations:

Musculoskeletal Modeling:

Finite Element Analysis (FEA):

Injury Prevention Strategies:

Biomechanical Applications:

Fracture Mechanics:

Researchers, clinicians, and scholars are invited to submit their work and share their findings with a global audience. By participating in this Collection, contributors will help shape the future of musculoskeletal disorder treatment and enhance the therapeutic options available to patients worldwide.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer-review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders is calling for submissions to the Environmental impacts on musculoskeletal health collection. The Collection covers a broad range of topics related to the environmental impacts on musculoskeletal health, addressing both workplace and broader environmental factors that influence bone health and musculoskeletal diseases. Key areas of focus will include the relationship between environmental exposures and bone mineral density (BMD), as well as how poor working conditions—such as prolonged sitting, repetitive motions, and inadequate ergonomic setups—can contribute to musculoskeletal pain and disorders. The collection will also explore how occupational stress, physical strain, and environmental toxins can lead to an increased risk of fractures and musculoskeletal diseases. Additionally, it will cover emerging research on the role of ergonomic workspaces in preventing or mitigating musculoskeletal issues, emphasizing best practices for improving work environments to promote optimal musculoskeletal health.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Occupational and ergonomic exposures contributing to musculoskeletal disorders

Urbanization, physical inactivity, and access to green space as determinants of musculoskeletal health

Environmental influences on childhood skeletal development or age-related degeneration

Interactions between nutrition, environmental toxins, and bone metabolism

Geographic and socioeconomic disparities in environmental musculoskeletal risk

Policy, prevention, and public health strategies targeting environmental contributors to MSK disease.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer-review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.