OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Isokinetics and Exercise Science is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Validity of the bench press one-repetition maximum test predicted through individualized load-velocity relationship using different repetition criteria and minimal velocity thresholds	10
Effects of individualised training programmes based on the force-velocity imbalance on physical performance in rugby players	9
The effects of tissue flossing and static stretching on gastrocnemius exertion and flexibility	8
Anthropometric traits and physical performance of amateur rugby players within specific playing positions	8
Variations in upper limb and trunk muscles activation during isometric exercises with or without exertion of control	7
Validation of the 6-minute race test as a predictor of maximal aerobic speed in university endurance athletes	7
Potential benefits of multicenter reliability studies in sports science: A practical guide for its implementation	6
Immediate effects of different types of abdominal exercises on the inter-rectus distance	6
Effect of the frequency of weight-free vibration training on the isokinetic strength of knee muscles in juvenile football players	6
Correlation between palpatory assessment and pressure sensors in response to postural trunk tests	5
Acute effects of muscle failure and training system (traditional vs. rest-pause) in resistance exercise on countermovement jump performance in trained adults	5
The effects of lumbar stabilization exercise on transversus abdominis muscle activation capacity and function in low back pain patients	5
Characteristics of the balance ability and isokinetic strength in ankle sprain	4
A new training method for leg explosive power in taekwondo and its data-driven predictive models	4
Isokinetic testing of muscle strength of older individuals post-stroke: An integrative review	4
Reliability and validity of a low-cost portable force platform	4
Body composition isokinetic knee extensor strength and balance as predictors of competition performance in junior weightlifters	4
Effects of abdominal hollowing and bracing maneuvers on hip extension strength in prone standing position	4
Effect of verbal encouragement on quadriceps and knee joint function during three sets of knee extension exercise	4
Acute effect of post activation potentiation using drop jumps on repeated sprints combined with vertical jumps in young handball players	4
Periscapular activity in subjects with scapular dyskinesis during push-ups on stable and unstable support surfaces	3
The effects of abdominal hollowing and bracing on abdominal muscle thicknesses and pelvic rotation during active straight leg raise	3
Influence of submaximal isometric contractions of the hamstrings on electromyography activity and force while functioning as hip extensors	3
The influence of whole-body electromyostimulation training in middle-aged women	3
Optimal parameters of blood flow restriction and resistance training on quadriceps strength and cross-sectional area and pain in knee osteoarthritis	3

Acute effects of plyometric warm-up with different box heights on sprint and agility performance in national-level field hockey athletes	3
Knee isokinetic test scores and functional hop tests findings: Are they related?	3
Effects of 24 weeks strength training with and without unstable devices on strength, flexibility and quality of life in older women: A secondary analysis from randomized controlled trial	3
Upper body strength endurance evaluation: A comparison between the handgrip strength and three body weight tests	3
Effects of cluster training on body composition and strength in resistance-trained men	3
Isokinetic testing of muscle strength in older adults with knee osteoarthritis: An integrative review	3
The inclusion of wildcard players during small-sided games causes alterations on players’ workload	3
Heart rate variability as a possible predictor of sport performance in junior rhythmic gymnastics	3
Isokinetic testing of muscle strength of older individuals with sarcopenia or frailty: A systematic review	3
Contribution of lower limb muscle strength to walking, postural sway and functional performance in elderly women	3
Prediction of competition performance via commonly used strength-power tests in junior female weightlifters	3
Relationship between isometric strength parameters and specific volleyball performance tests: Multidimensional modelling approach	3
Effect of plyometric training on dynamic leg strength and jumping performance in rhythmic gymnastics: A preliminary study	2
Acute effects of local vibration stretching on ankle range of motion, vertical jump performance and dynamic balance after landing	2
The effect of toe-tap exercise on abductor hallucis activity and medial longitudinal arch angle in individuals with pes planus	2
Neuromuscular impairment after high-intensity running and vertical jump exercise protocols	2
The effect of active vs passive recovery and use of compression garments following a single bout of muscle-damaging exercise	2
The effect of muscular strength and strength asymmetry on jumping height in soccer players	2
The effect of external-focus using a paper balloon on the activity of upper limb and trunk muscles during static and dynamic tasks	2
No association between dynamic trunk flexion strength and throwing velocity in elite women handball players	2
Effects of local vibration and cervical stabilization exercises on balance, joint position sense, and isometric muscle performance in young adults: A randomized controlled study	2
Intra-rater reliability of the combined elevation test and the weight-bearing dorsiflexion lunge test using telehealth in healthy athletes	2
Comparison of CrossFit Barbara and classic resistance trainings for the protection of strength performance during off-season in kickboxers	2
Block-sequence of plyometric and balance training is superior to the alternating-sequence for enhancing motor function in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy: A comparative randomized clinical tri	2
Does the level of effort during resistance training influence arterial stiffness and blood pressure in young healthy adults?	2