OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Research in Sports Medicine is 5. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Some problems of research exploring sex differences in sport-related concussions: a narrative review	31
Examining prior injury relative to Achilles tendon ruptures in National Basketball Association players	16
Does core stability training improve hopping performance and kinetic asymmetries during single-leg landing in anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed patients?	15
Disabled throwing shoulder/elbow players have high rates of impaired foot function	15
The effect of a 2-week ischaemic preconditioning intervention on anaerobic performance in male academy football players: a randomized, single-blinded, SHAM-Controlled study	14
Peak running speed can be used to monitor neuromuscular fatigue from a standardized running test in team sport athletes	14
The influence of fixture congestion on physical performance response to U23 soccer match-play	14
A multi-phase intervention study of sports bra prescription for elite UK female athletes preparing for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics	11
Association between prolactin and history of stress fracture in elite sprinters and jumpers	11
Prediction of ACL-tear by lower limbs muscle strength and flexibility: a prospective cohort study in 95 female soccer players	11
Head acceleration event exposure and cognitive and functional outcomes: a comparison of multiple football seasons	10
The evaluation of oral and dental health and behavioural risk among ultra-endurance athletes: a cross-sectional epidemiological study	10
Injury epidemiology of youth cross-country mountain biking coaches: analysis of data from the National Interscholastic Cycling Association injury surveillance system	10
The effects of an education and exercise-based injury prevention programme on knowledge, eccentric shoulder strength, shoulder range of motion, and thoracic range of motion among competitive youth vol	10
Repetitive head impact exposure in collegiate wrestling practices using instrumented mouthguard technology	10
Overuse wrist injuries in adolescent platform and springboard divers	10
Manipulation of task constraints is the most effective motor learning method for reducing risk factors for ACL injury during side-step cutting in both male and female athletes	9
Effects of a 40-min nap on performance following evening exercise before, during, and after Ramadan fasting	9
External Loads of Elite Soccer Referees: A Systematic Review with meta-analysis	9
Efficacy of Kinesio Taping Compared to Other Treatment Modalities in Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis	9
Neuromuscular control strategies of the lower limb during a typical Tai Chi brush knee and twist step in practitioners with and without knee pain: a pilot study	9
The effects of training based on Nordic hamstring and sprint exercises on measures of physical fitness and hamstring injury prevention in U19 male soccer players	8
The effects of a multi-day cross-country mountain bike race on myocardial function, stress, inflammation and cardiac biomarkers in amateur master athletes	8
Muscle injury characteristics and incidence rates in men’s amateur soccer: A one season prospective study	8
Predicting Multiple Injuries to Major League Baseball Pitchers: A Logistic Regression Analysis over the 2009 – 2019 Regular Seasons	8

Aetiology, epidemiology and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries in badminton players: a systematic review and meta-analysis	8
Hypothermia following cold-water immersion treatment for exertional heat illness	8
Can we evidence-base injury prevention and management in women’s football? A scoping review	7
Hip and knee muscles co-activation ratio during hip-focused exercises: a multichannel surface electromyography study	7
Hip adduction and abduction strength in different test positions and their relationship to previous groin injuries in women footballers	7
Electromyographic activity of quadriceps muscles during eccentric squat exercises: implications for exercise selection in patellar tendinopathy	7
The immediate effect of simulating leg-length discrepancy on spinal posture and pelvic position: a cross-over designed study	7
Patellofemoral pain and musculoskeletal features in young pre- and post-pubertal female dancers	7
Influence of jump-landing direction on dynamic postural stability and hamstring-to-quadriceps co-activation ratio	6
A multi-stage intervention assessing, advising and customising sports bras for elite female British athletes	6
The effects of blood flow restriction combined with low-intensity resistance training on muscle strength and pain during postoperative recovery in patients with knee injuries: a meta-analysis	6
Hamstring musculotendon mechanics of prospectively injured elite rugby athletes	6
Return-to-play criteria following a hamstring injury in professional football: a scoping review	6
Does ipsilateral and bilateral knee strength status predict lower extremity injuries of elite judokas; a prospective cohort study	6
Hidden support for the lionesses: a breast/bra intervention	6
Blood Flow Restricted Electrical Stimulations to Prevent or Attenuate Symptoms of Muscle Damage	6
The impact of a mid-season FIFA World Cup™ on injury occurrence and patterns in French professional soccer clubs	6
Examining the influence of the Get aHEAD Safely in Soccer™ program on head impact kinematics and neck strength in female youth soccer players	6
Slower visuomotor reaction time in division-I collegiate athletes with a history of ankle sprain	5
Individual behavioral and sporting risk factors affecting injuries in recreational skiers and snowboarders: a case-control study	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
Using complex systems to understand running-related injuries	5
Bilateral impairments of quadriceps neuromuscular function occur early after anterior cruciate ligament injury	5
Tri-axial loading response to anti-gravity running highlights movement strategy compensations during knee injury rehabilitation of a professional soccer player	5
The effect of resistance training on patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Strength and jumping performance in youth athletes: do sport specialization and age categories affect strength asymmetry?	5
Yi Jin Bang exercise versus usual exercise therapy to treat subacromial pain syndrome: a pilot randomised controlled trial	5
Do floating toes relate with the ability to perform the deep squat test among baseball players with throwing injury?	5