OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Research in Sports Medicine 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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Association between magnetic resonance imaging use and recovery time following concussion: a CARE consortium study	27
Assessing post-competition recovery in judo: insights into muscle damage and performance	24
Does core stability training improve hopping performance and kinetic asymmetries during single-leg landing in anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed patients?	20
Knowledge and awareness of anterior cruciate ligament injury among Turkish professional athletes: an online survey	16
Maximal isometric strength indices are associated with the oxygen cost of walking and running in recreationally active men and women	15
Peak running speed can be used to monitor neuromuscular fatigue from a standardized running test in team sport athletes	14
Isokinetic profiling of elite youth footballers: informing selection of a practicable and efficacious isokinetic screening test	14
Well-being fluctuations and injuries during an entire season in male professional soccer players: an observational study	13
The impact of a mid-season FIFA World Cup™ on injury occurrence and patterns in French professional soccer clubs	13
Does ipsilateral and bilateral knee strength status predict lower extremity injuries of elite judokas; a prospective cohort study	12
Evaluation of stoppage time due to field injuries in professional football games: do players really need medical help so often?	12
The effect of a 2-week ischaemic preconditioning intervention on anaerobic performance in male academy football players: a randomized, single-blinded, SHAM-Controlled study	12
Effects of a specific injury prevention neuromuscular training program for young female dancers. A randomized-controlled trial	11
The influence of fixture congestion on physical performance response to U23 soccer match-play	11
Disabled throwing shoulder/elbow players have high rates of impaired foot function	11
Glenohumeral internal rotation deficit in volleyball players with and without a history of shoulder pain	11
The influence of isokinetic dynamometer configuration on eccentric hamstring strength metrics: implications for testing and training	10
Examining prior injury relative to Achilles tendon ruptures in National Basketball Association players	10
Tri-axial loading response to anti-gravity running highlights movement strategy compensations during knee injury rehabilitation of a professional soccer player	10
Assessing the validity of a helmet fit checklist in a sample of youth football players	10
Prediction of ACL-tear by lower limbs muscle strength and flexibility: a prospective cohort study in 95 female soccer players	9
Analysis of key external and internal load variables in professional female futsal players: a longitudinal study	9
Some problems of research exploring sex differences in sport-related concussions: a narrative review	8
Effect of playing position, passage duration and starting status on the most demanding passages of match play in professional football	8
Yi Jin Bang exercise versus usual exercise therapy to treat subacromial pain syndrome: a pilot randomised controlled trial	8

Improvements in asymmetry in knee flexion motion during landing are associated with the postoperative period and quadriceps strength after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction	8
Tibial tuberosity maturation assessment by ultrasonography and screening for Osgood–Schlatter disease in male and female children and adolescent athletes: a cross-sectional study	8
The management of a professional footballer recovering from a surgical repair of the proximal adductor longus tendon through a return-to-performance pathway. A case report	8
Lower fatigue and faster recovery of ultra-short race pace swimming training sessions	8
The effect of resistance training on patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Effect of a novel 90-second “Gear” exercise programme on markers of inflammation and cardiorespiratory fitness measurements in person at risk of cardiovascular disease	7
Bilateral impairments of quadriceps neuromuscular function occur early after anterior cruciate ligament injury	7
Injury patterns among national-level athletes in Lebanon: a retrospective study	7
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment (SMFA) into Spanish (Chile)	7
Re-thinking athlete training loads: little rocks and big rocks can be understood with a multivariable approach	6
Do floating toes relate with the ability to perform the deep squat test among baseball players with throwing injury?	6
How are female rugby players affected by contact breast injuries and exercise-induced breast pain – an international survey	6
Test-retest reliability and concurrent validity of the unilateral seated shot-put test in patients with subacromial pain syndrome	6
The effect of eight weeks beetroot juice supplement on aerobic, anaerobic power, and field performance of soccer players	6
Contralateral protective effect against repeated bout of damaging exercise: A meta-analysis	6
Can exercise test intensity and modality affect the prevalence of arrhythmic events in young athletes?	5
Comparison of flywheel versus traditional resistance training in elite academy male Rugby union players	5
Exploring the issue of ‘functionality’ in isokinetic dynamometry	5
Head impact exposure and concussion in women’s collegiate club lacrosse	5
Joint Angles and Joint Moments of the Lower Limbs in Four Typical Tai Chi Movements: Consideration for Management of Knee Osteoarthritis	5
Effects of sodium bicarbonate on 200 m time trial performance and physiological responses in swimmers: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials	5
Associations of patient characteristics, rate of torque development, voluntary activation of quadriceps with quadriceps strength, and knee function before anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction	5
High-speed running density in collegiate women’s lacrosse	5
Performance, muscle damage, and inflammatory responses to repeated high-intensity exercise following a 40-min nap	5
Heart rate recovery to assess fitness: comparison of different calculation methods in a large cross-sectional study	5
Immediate effects of Dynamic Tape™ on hip muscle activation and torque and on lower limb kinematics: A randomized controlled clinical trial	5
Key load indicators and load variability in professional soccer players: a full season study	5
Pilot study to explore girls’ lacrosse players’ attitudes toward headgear	5
Foam rolling and tissue flossing of the triceps surae muscle: an acute effect on Achilles tendon stiffness, jump height and sprint performance – a randomized controlled trial	5
A multi-phase intervention study of sports bra prescription for elite UK female athletes preparing for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics	5
Does radiofrequency application improve function and reduce pain in patients with insertional Achilles tendinopathy? A retrospective study with a minimum 2-year follow-up	5
Effects of exercise training on immunological factors in kidney transplant recipients; a randomized controlled trial	4
Individual behavioral and sporting risk factors affecting injuries in recreational skiers and snowboarders: a case-control study	4
High rate of muscle injury despite no changes in physical, physiological and psychophysiological parameters in a professional football team during a long-congested fixture period	4
Investigating the impact age has on within-over and death bowling performances in international level 50-over cricket	4
A novel treadmill protocol for uphill running assessment: the incline incremental running test (IIRT)	4
Epidemiology of injuries and illnesses among female cricketers in Bangladesh’s first-class cricket: a retrospective analysis (2015–2021)	4
Ten weeks of low-volume walking training improve cardiometabolic health and body composition in sedentary postmenopausal women with obesity without affecting markers of bone metabolism	4
Body proportions according to stature groups in elite athletes	4
Describing the appropriate use and interpretation of odds and risk ratios	4
Slower visuomotor reaction time in division-I collegiate athletes with a history of ankle sprain	4
Low back pain leads to a protective action of pain on dynamic postural stability	4
The team behind the team: prevalence and correlates of mental health problems among professional football team medical and allied staff?	4
Determinants of symptom presentation and resolution following concussions in high school sports	4
Rehabilitation practices of Turkish physiotherapists following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: an online survey	4
Evidence for taping in overhead athlete shoulders: a systematic review	4
Which athletes are more vulnerable to mental health symptoms during the COVID-19 crisis? A cross-sectional study	4
Extreme blood lactate rising after very short efforts in top-level track and field male sprinters	4
Overuse wrist injuries in adolescent platform and springboard divers	4
Quantifying physiological and biomechanical responses of shallow water walking: a systematic review and meta-analysis	3

SalterHarris fractures in paediatric skiers and snowboarders	3
Comparison of foot posture and foot muscle morphology between lifesaver athletes and healthy adults	3
Comprehensive secondary prevention of lateral epicondylitis in young tennis players	3
The evaluation of oral and dental health and behavioural risk among ultra-endurance athletes: a cross-sectional epidemiological study	3
Muscle co-contraction and pre-activation in knee and ankle joint during a typical Tai Chi brush-knee twist-step	3
Maturity status influences perceived training load and neuromuscular performance during an academy soccer season	3
A 6-year retrospective review of injuries sustained during the Singapore Cricket Club International Rugby Sevens tournament	3
Head acceleration event exposure and cognitive and functional outcomes: a comparison of multiple football seasons	3
Psychological effect of acute creatine pre-workout supplementation induces performance improvement in resistance exercise	3
Cardiorespiratory fitness is a risk factor for lower-limb and back injury in law enforcement officers commencing their basic training: a prospective cohort study	3
Hamstring-to-quadriceps activation ratio during lower-limb strengthening exercises	3
Clinical versus MRI grading of the medial collateral ligament in acute knee injury	3
The effects of jump training on measures of physical performance, lower extremities injury incidence and burden in highly trained male soccer players	3
Donor tissue type alters the effects of mesenchymal stem cells on human osteoarthritic chondrocytes and their metabolomic profiles	2
Does exercise training improve the function of vascular smooth muscle? A systematic review and meta-analysis	2
Injury risk profile for soccer players: identification of the risk factors for soccer-related injuries – an umbrella review	2
When and how do elite soccer players sprint in match play? A longitudinal study in a professional soccer league	2
Using complex systems to understand running-related injuries	2
Short-time Effect of Sterile Kinesio Tape applied during Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction on Edema, Pain and Range of Motion	2
The mechanical response to hockey-specific running gait: implications for the objective monitoring of (p)rehabilitation	2
Does accumulated physical load in different time windows affect hamstring injuries in elite football players?	2
Characterization of head impact exposure in boys’ youth ice hockey	2
40-min nap opportunity attenuates heart rate and perceived exertion and improves physical specific abilities in elite basketball players	2
Illness, the overlooked research topic for time-loss in women’s football – a scoping review	2
The influence of menstrual cycle phase on isokinetic knee flexor and extensor strength in female soccer players: a pilot study	2
Effects of body mass-based resistance training on measures of physical fitness and musculotendinous injury incidence and burden in U16 male soccer players	2
Strength and jumping performance in youth athletes: do sport specialization and age categories affect strength asymmetry?	2
A low-volume Nordic hamstring curl programme improves change of direction ability, despite no architectural, strength or speed adaptations in elite youth soccer players	2
Effect of leg dominance on ipsilateral and contralateral limb training adaptation in middle-aged women after unilateral sensorimotor and resistance exercise training	2
Protective role of physical activity patterns prior to COVID-19 confinement with the severity/duration of respiratory pathologies consistent with COVID-19 symptoms in Spanish populations	2
Incidence and burden of 671 injuries in professional women footballers: time to focus on context-specific injury risk reduction strategies	2
Biomechanical alterations in Osgood–Schlatter disease: a systematic review	2