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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

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	13
Anthropometric traits and physical performance of amateur rugby players within specific playing positions	10
Effect of the frequency of weight-free vibration training on the isokinetic strength of knee muscles in juvenile football players	8
Variations in upper limb and trunk muscles activation during isometric exercises with or without exertion of control	7
Immediate effects of different types of abdominal exercises on the inter-rectus distance	6
Acute effects of muscle failure and training system (traditional vs. rest-pause) in resistance exercise on countermovement jump performance in trained adults	6
Effect of verbal encouragement on quadriceps and knee joint function during three sets of knee extension exercise	6
Acute effects of plyometric warm-up with different box heights on sprint and agility performance in national-level field hockey athletes	5
Correlation between palpatory assessment and pressure sensors in response to postural trunk tests	5
Reliability and validity of hand-held dynamometry for assessing lower limb muscle strength	5
Effect of plyometric training on dynamic leg strength and jumping performance in rhythmic gymnastics: A preliminary study	4
Prediction of competition performance via commonly used strength-power tests in junior female weightlifters	4
Influence of submaximal isometric contractions of the hamstrings on electromyography activity and force while functioning as hip extensors	4
Optimal parameters of blood flow restriction and resistance training on quadriceps strength and cross-sectional area and pain in knee osteoarthritis	4
Acute effect of post activation potentiation using drop jumps on repeated sprints combined with vertical jumps in young handball players	4
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
Contribution of lower limb muscle strength to walking, postural sway and functional performance in elderly women	3
Relationship between isometric strength parameters and specific volleyball performance tests: Multidimensional modelling approach	3
Comparison of CrossFit Barbara and classic resistance trainings for the protection of strength performance during off-season in kickboxers	3
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	3
The inclusion of wildcard players during small-sided games causes alterations on players’ workload	3
The effect of muscular strength and strength asymmetry on jumping height in soccer players	3
The effects of abdominal hollowing and bracing on abdominal muscle thicknesses and pelvic rotation during active straight leg raise	3
Upper body strength endurance evaluation: A comparison between the handgrip strength and three body weight tests	3
Periscapular activity in subjects with scapular dyskinesis during push-ups on stable and unstable support surfaces	3

Acute effects of local vibration stretching on ankle range of motion, vertical jump performance and dynamic balance after landing	3
The acute and early phase effects of blood flow restriction training on ratings of perceived exertion, performance fatigability, and muscular strength in women	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 external-focus using a paper balloon on the activity of upper limb and trunk muscles during static and dynamic tasks	2
Hip and ankle strength and range of motion in female soccer players with dynamic knee valgus	2
The effects of blood flow restriction resistance training on indices of delayed onset muscle soreness and peak power	2
Quadriceps activation during maximal isometric and isokinetic contractions: The minimal real difference and its implications	2
Performance fatigability and the bilateral deficit during maximal, isokinetic leg extensions in men and women	2
No association between dynamic trunk flexion strength and throwing velocity in elite women handball players	2
Bilateral asymmetries in male and female young elite fencers in relation to fencing performance	2
Intra-rater reliability of the combined elevation test and the weight-bearing dorsiflexion lunge test using telehealth in healthy athletes	2
Neuromuscular impairment after high-intensity running and vertical jump exercise protocols	2
Examining the efficacy of short foot exercises as an effective stand-alone treatment for mechanical low back pain associated with foot overpronation	2
Effect of repeated sprint training on isokinetic strength parameters in youth soccer players	1
The effects of pressure biofeedback on hip and trunk muscle activity and lumbopelvic alignment during one-leg standing	1
Coactivation does not contribute to fatigue-induced decreases in torque during reciprocal, isokinetic muscle actions	1
Trunk muscle activation in side plank exercises with and without external-focus instruction	1
The effect of chain-ring systems on the performance and pedalling technique in BMX elite and cadet riders	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 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
Isokinetic evaluation of the trunk flexors and extensors in women with and without scoliosis: A comparative study	1
Effects of three 8-week strength training programs on jump, speed and agility performance in prepubertal children	1
Preseason shoulder rotational isokinetic strength and shoulder injuries in volleyball players	1
Reliability and characterisation of the 20-maximum trampoline jump test	1
A comparison of selective muscle activity in the abductor hallucis between flat feet and normal feet during single mini-squat exercise	1
Comparison of the effects of deadlift versus back squat on jumping, acceleration, and change of direction1	1
Detection of effort maximality in adults performing isokinetic wrist flexion and extension	1
Temporal cross-correlation between Polar® heart rate monitor interface board and ECG to measure RR interval at rest	1
Exploratory evaluation of muscle strength and skin surface temperature responses to contemporary cryotherapy modalities in sport	1
Intra-rater reliability of lower leg subcutaneous skin fold thickness derived from hand-held a-mode ultrasound	1
Shoulder rotator strength in judo athletes: A cross-sectional study with different experience levels	1
Pitch release speed predictors for division I collegiate baseball players	1
The effect of knee angle and subject position on plantar flexors isokinetic performance and muscular activity	1
Are trunk muscles weaker in adolescent females with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis compared with their healthy counterparts?	1
Strength normalized to muscle volume rather than body weight is more accurate for assessing knee strength following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction	1
Association between running quality and loads seen with accelerometry data obtained from female soccer players	1
Intra-rater reliability and repeatability of pulse oximetry values obtained before, between sets, and after resistive exercise	1
The relationship between lower limb muscle volume and peak vertical jump power in children	1
Effect of novel diagonal stretching combining trunk rotation and trunk flexion on contralateral knee extension	1
Relationship between explosive strength characteristics with change of direction speed in junior and cadet karate athletes	1
Postural and respiratory function of the abdominal muscles: A pilot study to measure abdominal wall activity using belt sensors	1
Relationships between isokinetic knee and shoulder peak strength with maximal punch force in boxing athletes	1
Characterization of muscle strength using the strength domain of the stroke impact scale: An integrative review	1
Effect of force adjustment modalities on characteristics for force generation and relaxation	1
Tests of muscle function and health related quality of life in healthy older adults in Sweden	1
Bilateral asymmetries in professional cyclists during a Grand Tour	1