OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is 16. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
The efficacy of transcutaneous auricular Vagus nerve stimulation in non-specific chronic neck pain: A pilot study	63
The 7th cervical vertebra wall distance (C7WD) identifies balance control, functional mobility and the risk of multiple falls in elderly community-dwelling women with thoracic hyperkyphosis	49
Early effect of standalone oblique lateral interbody fusion vs. combined with lateral screw fixation of the vertebral body on single-level lumbar degenerative disc disease: A pilot study	35
Effect of osteopathic manipulation of the sacroiliac joint vs electrotherapy on pain and functional disability in patients with low back pain: A pilot study	33
Effects of axial extension on pelvic floor displacement and abdominal muscle activity during a pelvic floor muscle task	29
Comparison of two different manual techniques for an exercise program for the management of chronic neck pain: A randomized clinical trial study	28
Influence of lower limb muscle isometric strength and cardiovascular parameters on locomotor capacity in children and adolescents	22
Effects of taping in patellofemoral pain syndrome: A systematic review	22
Low back pain and kinesiophobia in pregnant women	21
Urdu translation, cross-cultural validation and reliability of ECOS-16 questionnaire among post-menopausal women with osteopenia	21
Perceived social support impacts on exercise adherence in patients with chronic low back pain	19
Clinical efficacy of proximal femoral nail anti-rotation in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures with negative medial cortical support: A comparison of lithotomy and scissor position tech	19
Comparison of the efficacy of acupoint stimulation therapy in the treatment of pain in musculoskeletal diseases: A network meta-analysis based on randomized controlled trials	18
Comparison of different maximal isometric strength of lower limb muscle groups in predicting fall-risk among older persons	17
Assessment of Piriformis muscle thickening in sciatica: Focused ultrasonographic evidence in patients with lumbar disc herniation	17
Effectiveness of high-intensity laser therapy on post-needling soreness in the trigger point of the upper trapezius muscle: A randomized double-blinded sham-controlled trial	16
Investigation of kinesiophobia, physical activity, quality of life, depression and anxiety level in adult people with hemophilia: A frequency-matched case-control study	16