Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Papers
(The TQCC of Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation is 3. 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
Bilateral training guided by contralaterally controlled functional electrical stimulation for shoulder pain and subluxation in subacute stroke: A randomized controlled trial39
Does dynamic taping affect pain, muscle strength, work-related endurance, and fear avoidance in semiconductor engineers with repetitive low back pain?38
Comparison of the effect of the McKenzie method and spiral stabilization in patients with low back pain: A prospective, randomized clinical trial36
Influence of lower limb muscle isometric strength and cardiovascular parameters on locomotor capacity in children and adolescents31
Comparison of two different manual techniques for an exercise program for the management of chronic neck pain: A randomized clinical trial study22
Effects of axial extension on pelvic floor displacement and abdominal muscle activity during a pelvic floor muscle task21
Perceived social support impacts on exercise adherence in patients with chronic low back pain20
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 study19
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 hyperkyphosis19
Urdu translation, cross-cultural validation and reliability of ECOS-16 questionnaire among post-menopausal women with osteopenia19
Effects of taping in patellofemoral pain syndrome: A systematic review18
Comparative effects of different manual techniques on electromyography activity, kinematics, and muscle force in limited ankle dorsiflexion syndrome17
Effect of osteopathic manipulation of the sacroiliac joint vs electrotherapy on pain and functional disability in patients with low back pain: A pilot study16
Correlation between pressure pain threshold and L4-5 supraspinous ligament biomechanics after cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia15
Pediatric supracondylar humerus fracture with fascicular median nerve injury: The role of neuromuscular ultrasound in diagnosis and management – a case report14
Low back pain and kinesiophobia in pregnant women14
Physical therapists’ perspectives and clinical practice on assessment, rehabilitation, and return to sport criteria after anterior cruciate ligament injury and reconstruction in Saudi Arabia14
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 tech14
Effects of MLS Laser on pain, function, and disability in chronic non-specific low back pain: A double-blind placebo randomized-controlled trial13
The patient enablement instrument for back pain turkish version, validity and reliability study13
Effect of sling exercise therapy on surface electromyography and muscle thickness of superficial cervical muscle groups in female patients with chronic neck pain12
Skeletal muscle tissue composition ratio in patients with hip fracture: Comparison of fractured side and non-fractured side12
Comparison of muscle tightness between knees in individuals with unilateral osteoarthritis and its relationship with pain and function12
Pain, deep neck flexors performance, disability, and head posture in individuals with temporomandibular disorder with and without otological complaints12
Effects of a WeChat-based individualized post-discharge rehabilitation program on patients with lumbar fusion surgery12
Diagnostic value of high-frequency ultrasound combined with magnetic resonance in different clinical stages of frozen shoulder: A retrospective cohort study11
Changes in postural control strategy during quiet standing in individuals with knee osteoarthritis11
Is it true that treatment in patients with Subaxial Cervical Spine Injury Classification System (SLICS) 4 is the surgeon’s choice?11
Is it appropriate to use external loads during side-lying hip abduction exercise for weakened gluteus medius?11
Differences in neck muscle activity according to lying positions using a smartphone10
Current use of patient-reported outcome measures by musculoskeletal physiotherapists in Portugal10
The effectiveness of postoperative exercise based on gait analysis compared with conventional exercise in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: A randomized clinical trial10
Reliability and validity of the Istanbul Low Back Pain Disability Index in lumbosacral radiculopathy10
A comparison of balance and fall risk in patients with unilateral and bilateral total knee arthroplasty10
Relationship between disability and physical activity frequency after cervical spine surgery: A linear mixed model analysis10
Joint position sense error in the hip and knee without reference to the joint angle9
Cross-Cultural adaptation, validity, and reliability of the arabic version of the short musculoskeletal function assessment questionnaire9
Investigation of return-to-sport criteria based on the results of the single-leg standing-up test9
Comparison of physical therapy and arthroscopic partial meniscectomy treatments in degenerative meniscus tears and the effect of combined hyaluronic acid injection with these treatments: A randomized 9
Effects of dry needling on pain, disability, kinesiophobia, pain catastrophizing and psychological distress in patients with chronic neck pain: A randomized controlled pilot study9
Comparison of the effects of ultrasound- guided needle puncture, radial shock wave therapy, and combined treatments on calcific tendinitis of the shoulder: A single-blind randomized controlled trial9
Tai Chi for spatiotemporal gait features and dynamic balancing capacity in elderly female patients with non-specific low back pain: A six-week randomized controlled trial9
Global perceived improvement and health-related quality of life after physical therapy in Lebanese patients with chronic non-specific low back pain9
Assessment of short- and long-term functionality and quality of life in patients with post-acute COVID-19 syndrome9
A single intraarticular platelet-rich plasma improves pain and function for patients with early knee osteoarthritis: Analyses by radiographic severity and age9
Observation of the clinical effectiveness of evidence-based nursing for patients with a vertebral osteoporotic fracture8
Effects of an eight-week physical exercise program on low back pain and function in fruit workers: A randomized controlled trial8
The effect of turmeric-Boswellia formulation (Rhuleave-K) in posture-related low back soreness and discomfort: A randomized double blinded placebo controlled trial8
A comparison of Contractile properties of posterior chain muscles and trunk strength in females with non-specific chronic low back pain8
The relationship between spinopelvic alignment and knee osteoarthritis in female patients: A cross-sectional study8
Effects of abdominal drawing-in maneuver with or without prior iliopsoas stretching on gluteus maximus activity during prone hip extension8
Analysis of the quadratus lumborum muscle activity on leg length discrepancy: A randomized controlled trial8
Immediate effects of TENS and HVPS on pain and range of motion in subacromial pain syndrome: A randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover trial8
Relationships between flexion strength and dexterity of the toes and physical performance8
Applicability of pain neuroscience education: Where are we now?8
A scoping review of the different types of exercise programs proposed for the improvement of postural balance in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis8
Immediate effects of lumbar fascia stretching on hamstring flexibility: A randomized clinical trial8
Sustained acoustic medicine treatment of discogenic chronic low back pain: A randomized, multisite, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial7
The immediate effect of thoracolumbar fascia taping on biomechanical properties, low back pain and balance in individuals with transfemoral amputation7
Bilateral percutaneous kyphoplasty achieves more satisfactory outcomes compared to unilateral percutaneous kyphoplasty in osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: A comprehensive comparative stud7
Innovative seated vertical lumbar traction allows simultaneous computer work while inducing spinal height changes similar to supine lying7
Comparison of screw-home mechanism in the unloaded living knee subjected to active and passive movements7
A cross-sectional study of disability and quality of life in patients with low back pain: Focus on sex and gender7
Mechanical correction in kinesiology and mulligan taping: A comparative study on scapular dyskinesis in computer users7
Dynamic spinal orthoses self-reported effects in patients with back pain due to vertebral fragility fractures: A multi-center prospective cohort study7
The effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation superimposed on quadriceps training on gait dynamics after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction7
Effects of progressive muscle relaxation therapy with home exercise on pain, fatigue, and stress in subjects with fibromyalgia syndrome: A pilot randomized controlled trial7
Comparison of musculoskeletal pain in neck, trunk, and upper limbs among Korean and Chinese smartphone users by posture: A cross-sectional survey6
Effect of body composition on Functional Movement Screen scores in elite youth male soccer players6
Treatment of Hoffa fracture of femoral condyle with anchor combined with auxiliary fixation6
Correlation between self-reported low back pain and morphological changes in abdominal wall muscles6
Normal values of scapular muscle activity ratio during arm elevation and the relationship to muscle strength and sex difference6
Functional Capacity Incorporating Dynamic Ventilation in Systemic Sclerosis: Agreement Analysis Between Performance on the 6-Minute Walk Test and Glittre–ADL Test6
Effects of sling location and knee posture on gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, and multifidus activity during sling bridge in subjects with non-specific lower back pain6
Effects of instrument-assisted manipulation and mobilization with movement in chronic non-specific low back pain: A randomized controlled trial6
Effectiveness of ischemic compression on myofascial trigger points in relieving neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis6
Acute cardiovascular stress induced by shoulder vibratory exercise of different amplitudes6
Associations between visceral fat chronic low back pain and central sensitization in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis6
Depression, catastrophizing, and poor performance in women with persistent acute low back pain from vertebral compression fractures: A prospective study6
Assessment of shoulder proprioception in patients with chronic mechanical cervical pain: A comparative study6
Chronic low back pain lowers balance test scores among people who are middle-aged6
Effectiveness of physical agent modalities for pain relief in injured athletes: A systematic review6
Influence of kinesiophobia on lumbar position sense in patients with chronic low back pain—a case-control study6
Intraoperative pain prediction of percutaneous kyphoplasty under local anesthesia by preoperative experimental pain assessment6
The effect of human assumed central sensitization on transforaminal epidural steroid injection in chronic lumbar radiculopathy: An observational study6
Differences in regional and global lumbar angle during slumped sitting and upright sitting among global three subgroups6
Comparison of gluteus maximus subdivisions, erector spinae, and biceps femoris activities and lumbopelvic motion during various prone hip exercises6
Effects of hyaluronic acid injections on pain and functioning in patients affected by tendinopathies: A narrative review5
Investigation of the relationship between the clinical evaluation results of lumbar region muscles with cross-sectional area and fat infiltration5
Are healthcare providers offering the proper education for people with low back pain? Content analysis of educational materials5
Assessing disability and function in patients with musculoskeletal disorders utilizing wearable medical technology: Opportunities and challenges5
Rehabilitation for temporomandibular disorders5
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching exercises for treatment of temporomandibular dysfunction in patients with forward head posture: A double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial5
Psoas muscle index and psoas muscle density are associated with functional status in patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis5
A contrastive analysis of two bone cement applicators for percutaneous vertebroplasty in the treatment of OVCF: A retrospective study5
The role of ultrasound in pediatric rehabilitation5
Impact of step width on trunk motion and gait adaptation in elderly women with knee osteoarthritis5
Clinical trial of arthroscopic debridement combined with functional exercise in the treatment of advanced knee osteoarthritis: A retrospective observational study5
Musculoskeletal system symptoms in patients with COVID-19 and the impact of these symptoms on quality of life5
Diagnostic and therapeutic value of ultrasonography in the detection of paralabral ganglion cysts with a curved array transducer: A case report5
Age-related differences on low back pain and lower extremity isokinetic muscle strength and balance5
High-intensity laser therapy on pain relief in symptomatic knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis5
The impact of rehabilitation in bone loss management of patients with spinal cord injury: A systematic review5
Range of motion and muscle function on shoulder joints of young handball athletes5
Multifidus muscle cross-sectional area adaptations over two volleyball seasons and one off-season in athletes with and without low back pain5
Evaluation of the degeneration of the multifidus and erector spinae muscles in patients with low back pain and healthy individuals5
Risk factors of post discharge falls in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: An integrative review5
Effects of a motor imagery-based exercise protocol on chronic pain and emotional distress in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: A pilot study5
Optimizing normalization methods of the external oblique: A cross-sectional study5
Cardiac autonomic neuropathy in fibromyalgia: Revisited5
Comparison of two different feedback techniques for activating the transversus abdominis: An observational study5
The effect of cervical traction on stabilometric parameters in cervical radiculopathy patients: A randomized crossover study5
Experience from a single-center study on multimodal medication therapy for patients with complex regional pain syndrome5
Reference values for the cross-sectional area of the lumbar multifidus muscle in children5
Immediate effects of thoracic manipulation on cervical joint position sense in individuals with mechanical neck pain: A randomized controlled trial4
Isometric and isokinetic muscle strength measurements of the lumbar flexors and extensors with BioniX Sim3 Pro in patients with chronic low back pain: A pilot study4
Evaluating pelvic rotator strength: Investigating asymmetry and its correlation with pelvic rotation angle during active straight leg raise4
A needless stab in the back: Do the benefits of using steroid injections for back and radicular pain outweigh its risks?4
Prevention of non-specific back pain through exercise and education: A systematic review and meta-analysis4
Task-based evaluation of WRMSDs prevailing amongst workers in building construction: An occupational and socioeconomic perspective4
The factors of non-specific chronic low back pain in nurses: A meta-analysis4
The reliability of lower limb 3D gait analysis variables during a change of direction to 90- and 135-degree manoeuvres in recreational soccer players4
A study on the immediate effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on the corticospinal tract excitability of the infraspinatus muscle4
Influence of scapular motion cues on trapezius muscle activity during Y exercise4
Comparison of the efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy and trigger point dry needling in the treatment of Calcaneal Epin- A randomized trial4
A small painful neuroma of the transverse cervical nerve treated with pulsed radiofrequency: A case report4
Barriers and factors associated with adherence to a home exercise program of adults with musculoskeletal pain4
Effects of lumbar joint mobilization on trunk function, postural balance, and gait in patients with chronic stroke: A randomized pilot study4
How does pes planus affect jumping performance and balance ability?4
Cognitive functional therapy for lower back pain: A meta-analytical assessment of pain and disability outcomes in randomized controlled trials4
The acute effects of kinesio-taping on movement kinematics and muscle co-activation in rowing athletes4
Lumbar instability as an etiology of low back pain and its treatment by prolotherapy: A review4
Clinical effectiveness of high induction electromagnetic stimulation in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial4
Predictive factors of response in radial Extracorporeal Shock-waves Therapy for Myofascial and Articular Pain: A retrospective cohort study4
The effect of motor control training according to the Kinetic Control concept on the back pain of female football players4
Gender-based differences in postural stability, sensory integration of balance and fall risk between healthy young male and female adults: The GENAB study4
Rehabilitation effect of aquatic exercise on motor function in children with cerebral palsy: Systematic review of randomized controlled trials4
Anatomical cup implantation assisted with dynamic 3D planning improves functional outcomes in primary total hip arthroplasty: A retrospective study4
Assessment of three-dimensional rotation of the shoulder complex and scapulohumeral rhythm during sagittal movement4
Effects of percussion massage therapy, dynamic stretching, and static stretching on physical performance and balance4
Different montages of transcranial direct current stimulation on postural stability in chronic low back pain patients: A randomized sham-controlled study4
An overlooked cause of groin pain: Ischiofemoral impingement syndrome4
Effects of 4-week downhill treadmill walking on the vertebral angle and postural muscle activity in participants with thoracic kyphosis and forward head posture: A comparative longitudinal study4
Determinants of outcomes for patients with chronic low back pain and fear-avoidance beliefs following treatment with specific stabilisation exercises4
Intraoperative analgesic effect of intravertebral lidocaine injection during percutaneous kyphoplasty in the treatment of thoracolumbar compression fractures in elderly patients4
Comparison of scapular position in elite tennis players with and without shoulder impingement: A case-control study4
Effects of botulinum toxin on paraspinal muscle imbalance during spinal motions in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis: Assessment using high-density electromyography4
Validity, inter-rater reliability, and feasibility of the Chelsea Physical Assessment Tool for assessing physical function in post-acute COVID-19 patients: A cross-sectional study4
Characteristics of patients who dropped out after multidisciplinary pain management in Japan: A prospective cohort study4
A study on the relationship between the rate of vertebral body height loss before balloon kyphoplasty and early adjacent vertebral fracture4
Comparison of abductor hallucis muscle activity in subjects with mild hallux valgus during three different foot exercises3
Identifying the best window size, lead time and sensor combination for classification of injurious versus non-injurious patient transfer from bed to wheelchair3
Well-described exercises for chronic low back pain in Life Science Literature: A systematic review3
Identifying prognostic factors to determine the level of recovery in servicemembers with chronic low back pain: A prospective cohort study3
The effect of upper limb lymphedema in posture of patients after breast cancer surgery3
The association between marathon running and high-sensitivity cardiac troponin: A systematic review and meta-analysis3
Correlation of eccentric strength of the knee extensors and knee proprioception with dynamic postural control3
Differences between chronic low back pain patients in Germany and Thailand in terms of nature of disease and socioeconomic and psychological factors3
Simulation analysis of low back forces in Snatch and Clean & Jerk movements via digital human modelling3
Validation of the General Health Questionnaire 12 for assessing psychological distress in patients with chronic low back pain3
Occupational injuries and patient lift usage among physical rehabilitation therapists3
Analysis of the prevalence of asymmetry and muscle tone disorders in the first year of life among youth with idiopathic scoliosis: A retrospective case-control study3
Strengthening football: The role of the nordic hamstring exercise in preventing hamstring injuries3
Comparison of trunk muscle activity during lumbar stabilization exercises on stable and unstable surfaces3
Effect of PNF stretching performed in the AKE position on hip, knee, and ankle flexibility3
The Quebec Questionnaire of Representations related to Work Disability (QRWoD): Cross-cultural adaptation, validity and reliability in French chronic low back pain workers3
Effects of McConnell and Kinesio taping on kinematic variables during stair descent in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome3
Cervical flexion relaxation phenomenon in patients with and without non-specific chronic neck pain3
The determination of sarcopenia in older adults using a practical measure3
Immediate effects of static and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching of hamstring muscles on straight leg raise, craniovertebral angle, and cervical spine range of motion in neck pain 3
Value of a clinical test of sub-acromial impingement to predict response to physiotherapy with dynamic humeral centering: A preliminary study3
Inter-rater agreement of the Pain and Disability Drivers Management rating scale3
Sports-related musculoskeletal injuries: From diagnostics to rehabilitation3
Ultrasonographic characteristics of the shoulder in patients with shoulder pain: A retrospective study comparing younger and older age groups3
Rehabilitation interventions for weaning from mechanical ventilation in patients with spinal cord injury: A systematic review3
Relationships between alexisomia and the presence of latent trigger points in the upper trapezius of healthy volunteers3
Paravertebral intramuscular ozone therapy in lumbar disc hernia: A comprehensive retrospective study3
Physical and well-being effect of scapular kinesio taping combined with conventional physiotherapy in shoulder impingement syndrome: A randomized controlled study3
Electromyographic analysis of the three subdivisions of the gluteus medius during Wall Press Exercise and Figure-of-Four Position3
Quantitative assessments of paraspinal muscles and their relationship with lumbar extensor muscle function based on Dixon magnetic resonance imaging techniques3
Adherence to a home physical exercise program in patients with osteoporotic vertebral fractures: A retrospective observational study3
Effectiveness of sustained natural apophyseal glides in females with cervicogenic headache: A randomized controlled trial3
Five to ten-year prognosis of whiplash injury-related chronic neck pain: A brief report3
The effect of brace treatment on pulmonary functions in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: An 8-month follow-up study3
Measurement properties of the Dutch versions of QuickDASH and PRWHE in patients with complaints of hand, wrist, forearm and elbow3
The association between whole body vibration exposure and spine degeneration on imaging: A systematic review3
Predicting the performance of assistive device for elderly people using weighted KNN machine learning algorithm3
Sling suspension therapy is an effective treatment method of juvenile spinal osteochondrosis in adolescent girls3
The Igbo Brief Illness Perceptions Questionnaire: A cross-cultural adaptation and validation study in Nigerian populations with chronic low back pain3
Effects of anti-osteoporosis treatment in elderly patients with osteoporosis and lumbar discectomy and fusion3
Sarcopenia, frailty prevalence, and related factors in patients with stroke: A cross-sectional analytical study from Turkey3
Effects and experience with the Mézières method in people with low back pain: A mixed methods study3
Low back pain and sitting time, posture and behavior in office workers: A scoping review3
Comparison of high- and low-viscosity cement percutaneous vertebroplasty with manipulative reduction for the treatment of Kümmell’s disease: A retrospective cohort study3
Clinical effect and safety analysis of long-round needle usage in treating cervical spondylotic radiotelegraphy and its effect on pain and functional recovery3
Modified prolotherapy by 5% dextrose: Two years experiences of a traditional and complementary medicine practice center in Turkey3
Palpation-based scapular dyskinesis test: Inter-and intra-rater reliability and clinical advantages3
Maigne Syndrome – A potentially treatable yet underdiagnosed cause of low back pain: A review3
Efficacy of scapulothoracic exercises on proprioception and postural stability in cranio-cervico-mandibular malalignment: A randomized, double-blind, controlled trial3
Physiotherapy research on low back pain in the Indian context: A bibliometric analysis using the Scopus database3
Efficacy of percutaneous needle electrolysis versus dry needling in musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis3
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