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
Effects of taping in patellofemoral pain syndrome: A systematic review	22
Influence of lower limb muscle isometric strength and cardiovascular parameters on locomotor capacity in children and adolescents	22
Urdu translation, cross-cultural validation and reliability of ECOS-16 questionnaire among post-menopausal women with osteopenia	21
Low back pain and kinesiophobia in pregnant women	21
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
Perceived social support impacts on exercise adherence in patients with chronic low back pain	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
Assessment of Piriformis muscle thickening in sciatica: Focused ultrasonographic evidence in patients with lumbar disc herniation	17
Comparison of different maximal isometric strength of lower limb muscle groups in predicting fall-risk among older persons	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