title: Why publish study protocols?
authors.affiliation: P.J. Ohtake, PT, PhD, is a PTJ Editorial Board member and is Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Science, University at Buffalo, New York.
authors.forename: Patricia J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Ohtake
authors.affiliation: J.D. Childs, PT, PhD, MBA, is a PTJ Editorial Board member and is Associate Professor, US Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy.
authors.forename: John D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Childs
mesh_terms: D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000534:rehabilitation*