Abstracts

Abstracts submission guidelines 

General abstract guidelines :

• Abstracts must be written in English with accurate grammar and spelling of a quality suitable for publication.
• Abstracts should be concise and to the point, with a maximum length of 350 words.
• Abstracts should consist solely of text and include results. Please note that diagrams, tables, and pictures are not allowed.
• Please note that the abstract text must not include any information that could reveal the identity of the authors or their institutional affiliation. This includes avoiding mentions of specific universities, hospitals, research centers, or geographic locations that could be used to identify the researchers.
• The text and the title of the abstract should be free from abbreviations, except for those that are widely recognized and commonly used in the field. This ensures clarity and avoids confusion for reviewers who may not be familiar with specific abbreviations.
• Submissions should be original contributions to the broad field of shoulder or elbow diagnosis and rehabilitation. Experimental study findings, research protocols, and literature studies are welcome for presentation. However, if the abstract does not contain (preliminary) results it should at least mention clear research questions in the aims, expected hypotheses and possible implications in the results section.
• Deadline for abstract submission is April 2, 2025

Abstract Format

• Title: Please choose a brief title that clearly indicates the content of the research. Please avoid abbreviations in the title. A subtitle is allowed.
• Background: Provide the rationale for the study
• Objective: State the main question or objective of the study and the major hypothesis tested, if any.
• Design: Describe the design of the study, indicating, as appropriate, use of randomisation, blinding, criterion standards for diagnostic tests, temporal direction (retrospective or prospective),…
• Methods: State selection procedures, entry criteria, and numbers of participants entering and finishing the study. Describe essential features of interventions, if any. Indicate the (primary) outcome measure and how they were assessed.
• Results: Report the main findings of the study
• Conclusion: State only those conclusions of the study that are directly supported by data, along with their clinical application (avoiding overgeneralisation).
  Enlighten the relevance of your research for physiotherapists.

Presenting author’s contact details:

• Email address
• Full postal address
• Telephone and fax numbers

All authors’ details

• Full name (first name(s) and family name(s).
• Email address
• Affiliation details: department, institution / hospital, city, state (if relevant), country

Format (select your preference)

☐Poster presentation

☐Oral presentation

☐No preference