OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Isokinetics and Exercise Science is 1. 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 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

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	9
Anthropometric traits and physical performance of amateur rugby players within specific playing positions	8
Effects of individualised training programmes based on the force-velocity imbalance on physical performance in rugby players	8
The effects of tissue flossing and static stretching on gastrocnemius exertion and flexibility	8
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
Variations in upper limb and trunk muscles activation during isometric exercises with or without exertion of control	6
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
Immediate effects of different types of abdominal exercises on the inter-rectus distance	5
Correlation between palpatory assessment and pressure sensors in response to postural trunk tests	5
Effect of the frequency of weight-free vibration training on the isokinetic strength of knee muscles in juvenile football players	5
Effects of abdominal hollowing and bracing maneuvers on hip extension strength in prone standing position	4
A new training method for leg explosive power in taekwondo and its data-driven predictive models	4
Reliability and validity of a low-cost portable force platform	4
Acute effect of post activation potentiation using drop jumps on repeated sprints combined with vertical jumps in young handball players	4
Characteristics of the balance ability and isokinetic strength in ankle sprain	4
Isokinetic testing of muscle strength of older individuals post-stroke: An integrative review	4
Body composition isokinetic knee extensor strength and balance as predictors of competition performance in junior weightlifters	3
The inclusion of wildcard players during small-sided games causes alterations on players’ workload	3
Relationship between isometric strength parameters and specific volleyball performance tests: Multidimensional modelling approach	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
Isokinetic testing of muscle strength of older individuals with sarcopenia or frailty: A systematic review	3
Upper body strength endurance evaluation: A comparison between the handgrip strength and three body weight tests	3
Acute effects of plyometric warm-up with different box heights on sprint and agility performance in national-level field hockey athletes	3

Isokinetic testing of muscle strength in older adults with knee osteoarthritis: An integrative review	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
Effects of cluster training on body composition and strength in resistance-trained men	3
Periscapular activity in subjects with scapular dyskinesis during push-ups on stable and unstable support surfaces	3
Knee isokinetic test scores and functional hop tests findings: Are they related?	3
Effect of verbal encouragement on quadriceps and knee joint function during three sets of knee extension exercise	3
The effect of muscular strength and strength asymmetry on jumping height in soccer players	2
Intra-rater reliability of the combined elevation test and the weight-bearing dorsiflexion lunge test using telehealth in healthy athletes	2
Does the level of effort during resistance training influence arterial stiffness and blood pressure in young healthy adults?	2
The influence of whole-body electromyostimulation training in middle-aged women	2
Prediction of competition performance via commonly used strength-power tests in junior female weightlifters	2
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
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
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
Optimal parameters of blood flow restriction and resistance training on quadriceps strength and cross-sectional area and pain in knee osteoarthritis	2
Heart rate variability as a possible predictor of sport performance in junior rhythmic gymnastics	2
Comparison of CrossFit Barbara and classic resistance trainings for the protection of strength performance during off-season in kickboxers	2
Neuromuscular impairment after high-intensity running and vertical jump exercise protocols	2
Contribution of lower limb muscle strength to walking, postural sway and functional performance in elderly women	2
The effects of blood flow restriction resistance training on indices of delayed onset muscle soreness and peak power	1
Trunk muscle activation in side plank exercises with and without external-focus instruction	1
Does minimizing co-contraction increase agility test performance?	1
Changes in abdominal muscles architecture induced by different types of breathing	1
Isokinetic evaluation of the trunk flexors and extensors in women with and without scoliosis: A comparative study	1
Temporal cross-correlation between Polar® heart rate monitor interface board and ECG to measure RR interval at rest	1
Comparison of the effects of the knee flexion and extension during side-lying hip abduction on the activity and onset time of the gluteus medius and quadratus lumborum	1
Reproducibility and criterion validity of data derived from a flywheel resistance exercise system	1
Performance fatigability and the bilateral deficit during maximal, isokinetic leg extensions in men and women	1
Effect of repeated sprint training on isokinetic strength parameters in youth soccer players	1
No association between dynamic trunk flexion strength and throwing velocity in elite women handball players	1
Bilateral asymmetries in professional cyclists during a Grand Tour	1
The effects of pressure biofeedback on hip and trunk muscle activity and lumbopelvic alignment during one-leg standing	1
The acute and early phase effects of blood flow restriction training on ratings of perceived exertion, performance fatigability, and muscular strength in women	1
Intra-rater reliability and repeatability of pulse oximetry values obtained before, between sets, and after resistive exercise	1
Postural and respiratory function of the abdominal muscles: A pilot study to measure abdominal wall activity using belt sensors	1
Effects of gastrocnemius stretching with talus-stabilizing taping on ankle dorsiflexion and balance in individuals with limited ankle dorsiflexion: A randomized controlled trial	1
The effect of chain-ring systems on the performance and pedalling technique in BMX elite and cadet riders	1
Examining the efficacy of short foot exercises as an effective stand-alone treatment for mechanical low back pain associated with foot overpronation	1
Quadriceps activation during maximal isometric and isokinetic contractions: The minimal real difference and its implications	1
Training-induced changes in muscle contraction patterns enhance exercise performance after short-term neuromuscular electrical stimulation	1
The effect of knee angle and subject position on plantar flexors isokinetic performance and muscular activity	1
The association between anthropometric, lower limb strength, and balance variables with 5-repetition sit-to-stand test performance in physically active elderly women	1
Comparison of the effects of deadlift versus back squat on jumping, acceleration, and change of direction1	1
The effect of external-focus using a paper balloon on the activity of upper limb and trunk muscles during static and dynamic tasks	1
Association between running quality and loads seen with accelerometry data obtained from female soccer players	1
Reliability and validity of hand-held dynamometry for assessing lower limb muscle strength	1
Bilateral asymmetries in male and female young elite fencers in relation to fencing performance	1
The relationship between lower limb muscle volume and peak vertical jump power in children	1

The effectiveness of injury prevention programs that include core stability exercises in reducing the incidence of knee injury among soccer players: A systematic review and meta-analysis	1
Exploratory evaluation of muscle strength and skin surface temperature responses to contemporary cryotherapy modalities in sport	1
The effect of active vs passive recovery and use of compression garments following a single bout of muscle-damaging exercise	1
Relationship between explosive strength characteristics with change of direction speed in junior and cadet karate athletes	1
Preseason shoulder rotational isokinetic strength and shoulder injuries in volleyball players	1
Are trunk muscles weaker in adolescent females with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis compared with their healthy counterparts?	1
Tests of muscle function and health related quality of life in healthy older adults in Sweden	1
Influence of maximum-graded exercise test on maximal plantarflexion and dorsiflexion torque production in the seated and supine positions	1
Reliability and characterisation of the 20-maximum trampoline jump test	1
The effect of toe-tap exercise on abductor hallucis activity and medial longitudinal arch angle in individuals with pes planus	1
Coactivation does not contribute to fatigue-induced decreases in torque during reciprocal, isokinetic muscle actions	1
Intra-rater reliability of lower leg subcutaneous skin fold thickness derived from hand-held a-mode ultrasound	1
Detection of effort maximality in adults performing isokinetic wrist flexion and extension	1