Sports Biomechanics

Papers
(The median citation count of Sports Biomechanics is 2. 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.)
ArticleCitations
Effectiveness of a 3D bike fitting method in riding pain, fatigue and comfort: a randomised controlled clinical trial52
Understanding the effects of ball orientation in Rugby Union place kicking: the preferences of international kickers and the kinematics of the foot-ball impact28
Kinematic and kinetic demands on better roundhouse kick performances22
An exploration of the motor unit behaviour during the concentric and eccentric phases of a squat task performed at different speeds22
Sensor number in simplified insole layouts and the validity of ground reaction forces during locomotion19
A comparison of running biomechanics on track, asphalt, grass, and treadmill using wearable sensors16
Numerical study of transient aerodynamic forces acting on a ski jumper considering dynamic posture change from takeoff to landing15
A comparison of maximal isometric force in the first pull, transition and second pull of the clean and their contribution to predict performance in national and international level weightlifters15
Effect of a tailored exercise programme on kinematics and kinetic knee injury risk during different side-cutting15
The one-week and three-month reliability of acceleration outcomes from an insole-embedded inertial measurement unit during treadmill running14
The effect of knee braces on knee joint kinematics at different exercise speeds14
Are sprint accelerations related to groin injuries? A biomechanical analysis of adolescent soccer players13
The use of inertial measurement units to quantify forearm loading and symmetry during gymnastics vault training sessions13
The impact of grip width on kinetics and kinematics in the shoulder press among resistance-trained men13
Task-specific plantar pressure adaptations in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome during dynamic activities: a systematic review11
The effect of holding a costume on jump-landing performance and biomechanics in Lion Dance11
Effects of two-step golf swing drills on rhythm and clubhead speed in competitive juniors11
Estimation of tangential finger force and its relationship with the spin rate of pitched fastball11
Ankle mechanics during jump landings across different foot positions in professional ballet dancers11
The occurrence of flexion-relaxation phenomenon in elite cyclists during trunk forward bending11
Kinematic and spatiotemporal differences between footstrike patterns in elite male and female 10,000 m runners in competition11
Training alters joint power distributions during running in National Football League Draft Preparation Players11
Including visual criteria into predictive simulation of acrobatics to enhance the realism of optimal techniques10
Bridging the lab-to-field gap using machine learning: a narrative review10
Fifth metatarsal strain distribution during cutting motions in soccer10
Association between upper-limb isometric strength and handcycling performance in elite athletes9
Effects of handheld dumbbell load on force-time characteristics during countermovement jumps with accentuated eccentric loading in youth athletes9
A comparison of foot and ankle biomechanics during running drills and distance running9
Dorsiflexion shoes affect joint-level landing mechanics related to lower extremity injury risk in females9
Differences in running biomechanics and tibiotalar cartilage T2 relaxation time between runners with and without asymptomatic tibial sesamoid bone marrow edema – clinical case series8
Joint movement patterns differ among male recreational runners with different running style8
Is isokinetic shoulder strength a determinant of serve ball velocity in tennis?8
Prediction of movement in handball with the use of inertial measurement units and machine learning8
Comparative analysis of measurement systems and methods for force and velocity determinations in loaded and unloaded vertical jumps8
Automated detection of racket-ball impact timing in tennis strokes using deep learning models and a markerless motion capture system8
Hamstring Muscle Stiffness Affects Lower Extremity Muscle Recruitment and Landing Forces during Double-Legs Vertical Jump8
A kinetic analysis of the judo osoto-gari technique: relationship to sweeping leg velocity8
Biomechanical differences between horizontal and vertical single-leg jumps: what could each one reveal about functional impairments?8
The interplay between individual capacities and pair performance according to the experience in Acrobatic Gymnastics8
Integration of coordination and kinetic analysis reveals mechanisms of upper limb joint loading and technique-specific strategies in female gymnastics7
Kinematic considerations for achieving the quadruple axel jump: comparison with triple axel jumps among world-class figure skaters using tracking data7
Relationship between 3D lower-limb kinematics and foot propulsive force during breaststroke kicking7
Self-directed kinematic adjustments when learning the kettlebell swing in young adults7
Biceps femoris muscle-tendon strain during an entire overground sprint acceleration: a biomechanical explanation for hamstring injuries in the acceleration phase7
Active pole bending effect in pole support phase7
Assessing lower extremity stiffness in countermovement jumps: a critical analysis of the differences between calculation methods7
Training junior tennis players to increase knee flexion improves their service performance7
Biomechanical analysis of distance adjustment in volleyball overhead pass7
Differences in kinematics, kinetics, and muscle activity between underwater dolphin kicking and flutter kicking: multiple approaches using three-dimensional motion analysis, electromyography, and hydr7
Machine learning-based classification of ice hockey skating tasks using kinematic data7
Eccentric finger joint movements for different grip types in sport climbing7
The development of an automated assessment system for resistance training movement6
Changes in muscle coordination during butterfly swimming at submaximal and maximal efforts6
Paddle propulsive force and power balance: a new approach to performance assessment in flatwater kayaking6
The influence of surface and speed on biomechanical external loads obtained from wearable devices in rearfoot strike runners6
Lower limb mechanics in kendo men and kote strikes: a within-subject comparison of joint-torque and ground6
Concurrent validation of the Noraxon MyoMotion wearable inertial sensors in change-of-direction and jump-landing tasks6
Quadriceps electromyography during flywheel-based inertial training (FIT) and dynamic constant external resistance (DCER) squats at similar tempo6
Inter-stroke steadiness: a new kinematic variable related to 200m performance in young canoeists6
Breaking new grounds in injury risk screening in soccer by deploying unsupervised learning with a special focus on sex and fatigue effects6
Unimodal and bimodal curves of ground reaction force-time profiles identify the drop jump performance6
The effect of fatigue on climbing fluidity and hand movements6
Clarifying the relationships between trunk muscle endurance, respiratory muscle strength and static/dynamic postural control in Latin dancers6
Comparison of swimming velocity between age-group swimmers through discrete variables and continuous variables by Statistical Parametric Mapping6
Vortex structure and fluid force changed by altering whole-body kinematic parameters during underwater undulatory swimming6
Make an impact: going full circle together6
Biomechanical fidelity of athletic training using virtual reality head-mounted display: the case of preplanned and unplanned sidestepping6
Mechanisms of speed-accuracy trade-off in tennis topspin forehand of college players6
Transfer of post-trial feedback on impacts during drop landings in female athletes5
Relationship between maximal jumping height in pole vault and the approach-run velocity evaluated by digitising method or laser method5
Predictors of batting and pitching performance in the USA baseball prospect development pipeline5
The My Jump Lab application is a valid and reliable low-cost alternative to test curved sprint performance5
Validation of pitchAI TM markerless motion capture using marker-based 3D motion capture5
Validity of the Entralpi force plate in the assessment of finger flexor performance metrics in rock climbers5
Coordination variability reveals the features of the ‘independent seat’ in competitive dressage riders5
Kinematic determinants of the Tomoa skip starting in elite male speed climbing athletes5
Statistical Parametric Mapping to detect the effects of the secondary jump direction on landing kinematics5
Influence of flat feet on the lateral movements of tennis players5
Associations between force-velocity-power profile in sprinting and ballistic lower limb tests in adolescent elite footballers5
Unexpected inversion perturbation during a single-leg landing in patients with chronic ankle instability5
Are foot posture and morphological deformation associated with ankle plantar flexion isokinetic strength and vertical drop jump kinetics? A principal component analysis5
Measurement and reporting of footwear characteristics in running biomechanics: A systematic search and narrative synthesis of contemporary research methods5
The role of muscle function and pointe shoe characteristics in Arabesque movement among ballet dancers with non-specific low back pain5
Assessment of shoulder joint and muscle characteristics side-asymmetry in professional padel players5
Evaluating the effect of sports compression tights on balance, sprinting, jumping and change of direction tasks5
Relative and absolute reliability of shank and sacral running impact accelerations over a short- and long-term time frame5
Effects of footwear collar height on lower-limb biomechanics during running and change-of-direction tasks in court-sport athletes5
Novel possibilities of acceleration time series for performance and acute fatigue assessment in uphill trail running5
Biomechanical analysis of the knee joint during sidestepping: a fully immersive virtual reality approach to football defending scenarios5
Do braking and amortisation forces in countermovement jumps contribute to jump height?5
Are there differences in the kinetic parameters of the vertical jump performed by beach volleyball players on different types of sand?5
Differences in cricket fast bowling kinematics between grass and artificial surface pitches4
Kinematic and dynamic analyses of the front crawl tumble turn in elite female swimmers4
How take-off technique affects muscle demand in the back handspring step out in female gymnasts4
Evaluation of head kinematics experienced during common skill progression pathways in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics4
Agreement between an automated video-based system and tethered system to measure instantaneous swimming velocity4
The relationship between back handspring step out performance and take-off technique in female gymnasts4
Intermuscular differences in force generation ability among biarticular hamstring muscles during the late swing phase in maximal speed sprinting4
The influence of sample and filter frequencies on baseball pitching data4
The effect of fatiguing muscle contractions on kicking performance in experienced soccer players4
Variability of energy cost in breaststroke technique: a systematic review4
Effects of barbell load on kinematics, kinetics, and myoelectric activity in back squats4
Stroke characteristics are associated with sprint-paddling performance in female and male competitive surfers4
Acute effect of running retraining interventions on low & high-frequency components of the impact signals4
Front crawl swimming coordination: a systematic review4
The effect of changes in saddle height on coordination and its variability during pedalling cycle4
A continuous times-series and discrete measure analysis of two individual divers performing the 3½ pike somersault dive4
Effects of midsole thickness on ground reaction force, ankle stability, and sports performances in four basketball movements4
Multifractality of stride-to-stride variations in adolescent runners is sensitive to endurance training4
Analysing lower limb motion and muscle activation in athletes with ankle instability during dual-task drop-jump4
Comparison of marker-less and marker-based motion capture for baseball pitching kinematics4
Quantitative analysis of angular momentum generation in the triple loop in figure skating4
On discretising continuous data for subgroup analysis in baseball pitching and alternative analytical methodologies4
Does the flutter kick increase hand propulsion in front crawl swimming?4
The effects of relative trunk rotation velocity on ball speed and elbow and shoulder joint torques during baseball pitching4
Biomechanical adjustments during an exhaustive treadmill run: comparison of compression tights and running shorts4
Ergonomic saddle design features influence lumbar spine motion and can reduce low back pain in mountain biking4
Evaluating agreement between a high-g and low-g accelerometer for measuring tibial acceleration across a range of running velocities4
Inter-joint coordination variability decreases during dual-task treadmill running4
Effects of on-plane wrist release style on morphological, temporal, and kinematic swing characteristic in golf drives performed by skilled male golfers4
Does scapular dysfunction alter scapular muscles activity and kinematics during swim stroke motion on adolescent swimmers?4
Iliotibial band strain while running around a curve4
Automated rowing event assignment: a machine learning approach4
Foot dominance and ball approach angle affect whole-body instep kick kinematics in soccer players3
Are dry-land measurements and their asymmetries related to swimming performance?3
Stride-to-stride variability is altered when running to isochronous visual cueing but remains unaltered with fractal cueing3
Whole-body kinematic adaptations to running on an unstable, irregular, and compliant surface3
The role of stroke rate and intensity on rowing technique3
Examination of running pattern consistency across speeds3
Validity, reliability, and normative data on calf muscle function in rugby union players from the Calf Raise application3
Foot strike angle as key predictor of multi-plane knee joint moments in sidestep cutting: implications for ACL injury prevention3
Estimation of lower limb joint moments using consumer realistic wearable sensor locations and deep learning – finding the balance between accuracy and consumer viability3
On the necessity for biomechanics research in esports3
Analysing trunk and arm motion in volleyball jump serve: a comparison of straight line and diagonal line techniques3
Association between T2 relaxation time and biomechanical loading of the anterior cruciate ligament in healthy individuals3
Hamstring activation deficits in different jumping directions in athletes with a history of hamstring strain injuries: a cross-sectional laboratory study3
An examination of the correlation between antagonist coactivation of the abdomen and rotational kinematics in skilled golfers3
The effect of surface compliance on overground running biomechanics. A systematic review and meta-analysis3
Symptomatic and asymptomatic pronated feet show differences in the forefoot abduction motion during jogging, but not in the arch deformation3
The effect of a prolonged tennis serve game on shoulder function, speed and precision3
Influence of using individualised ergonomic handles on upper limb kinematics and neuromuscular activity, perceived comfort and performance during scull rowing3
Drop vertical jump performance and asymmetries in young rhythmic gymnasts3
Torso dynamics during follow through in baseball batting3
Measuring pole forces in seated shot put: a case study3
Angular dynamics in vector coding: a new approach based on angular velocity3
Thoracoabdominal breathing pattern across exercise intensity domains: performance level insights in cyclists3
Using a modified vector coding technique to describe the calcaneus-shank coupling relationship during unanticipated changes of direction: theoretical implications for prophylactic ACL strategies3
Effects of virtual reality immersion on postural stability during a dynamic transition task3
The application of principal component analysis to distinguish the kinematics parameters of hammer throw technique among athletes of varying levels participating in the European Throwing Cup for the y3
Collegiate baseball pitchers demonstrate a relationship between ball velocity and elbow varus torque, both within and across pitchers3
Angular motion of the thorax during the golf swing: a comparison of two orientation angle sequences3
Ground reaction forces in baseball pitching: temporal associations with pitch velocity among high-velocity pitchers3
Optimisation of stable flight posture of ski jumping based on computational fluid dynamics simulation technology3
Relationships between knee and ankle strength and horizontal deceleration performance at different sprint distances in multi-directional sports athletes3
Can an inertial measurement unit, combined with machine learning, accurately measure ground reaction forces in cricket fast bowling?3
Analysing short-track speed skating performance factors3
The role of lower body kinematics in optimising trunk dynamics and ball speed during the field hockey drag-flick3
The impact of accumulated pitching counts on performance and lower body neuromuscular fatigue in baseball players: a simulated game analysis3
Profiling biomechanical abilities during sprint front-crawl swimming using IMU and functional clustering of variabilities3
The influence of modeling parameters for computing joint kinetics in adolescent and adult pitchers3
Lower limb muscle activity during first and second tennis serves: a comparison of three surface electromyography normalisation methods3
Can gluteal muscle activation discriminate functional performance in moderately trained women? - A cross-sectional study3
Factor analysis of the biomechanical parameters of pole vault run-up and takeoff: exploring sports performance3
The repeatability and comparison of lower limb biomechanics between suspension, step-off and vertical jump landing tasks3
The impact of minor crank length adjustments on lower body cycling kinematics2
The gold rush in para swimming: changes in the speed curve of a visually impaired world and paralympic champion – a case study2
Bow stability and postural sway during aiming and shooting in elite compound archery2
Arm slot angles affect elbow and shoulder joint torque in elite college pitchers2
Effects of body angles on the aerodynamic characteristics in the flight period of ski jumping: a simulation study2
Effects of changes in optimal muscle fibre length in the biceps femoris long head on muscle force during the late swing phase of maximal speed sprinting: a simulation study2
Performance criteria for para-athletes in fencing2
The influence of lower limb muscle activity on postural stabilisation during landing in female artistic gymnasts2
Biomechanical effects of fatigue on lower-body extremities during a maximum effort kettlebell swing protocol2
The relationship between changes in elbow valgus laxity and forearm flexor strength during repetitive pitching2
Advancements in running shoe technology and their effects on running economy and performance – a current concepts overview2
Empowering women in sports biomechanics: exploring the impact of mentor circles2
Relationship between volleyball spike jump height and lower limb kinetics is stronger for orientation leg than rear leg2
Current iliotibial band syndrome alters patterns of running coordination in male and female runners, but not their levels of coordination variability2
Barbell squats in CrossFit athletes: the effects of load and footwear type on trunk flexion and lower limb joints torques at the peak of total support torque2
Tackle direction and preferred side affect upper body loads and movements in rugby union tackling2
Running sprint force-velocity-power profile obtained with a low-cost and low frame rate acquisition video technique: reliability and concurrent validity2
Effects of ankle joint biomechanics and foot postures on Achilles tendon force during running through a simulation study2
Kinematic changes in the undulatory kicking during underwater swimming2
Greater foot and footwear mechanical work associated with less ankle joint work during running2
Effects of the FIFA 11+ kids program on hip and knee muscle torque in soccer players of different age groups: a prospective quasi-experimental study2
Influence of regularly repeated asymmetric load on the locomotor system in sweep rowers2
Direct arm angle versus release-based proxies in Major League Baseball pitchers: a large-scale validation study2
Shoulder rotation strength and overhead shooting speed associated with prior shoulder injury in water polo players2
Grip position affects upper limb kinematic chain during tennis double-handed backhand topspin strokes: considerations for transitioning tennis grip position technique2
The impact of a secondary cognitive task on variables associated with ACL loading during landing: a systematic review and meta-analysis2
Kinetics of the lower limb during the rotational movement of the body in osoto-gari: a comparison between black belt and white belt judokas2
Validity and between-unit agreement of commercially-available linear position transducer and inertial sensor devices during loaded countermovement jumps2
Electromyographic differences of the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, biceps femoris, and vastus lateralis between the barbell hip thrust and barbell glute bridge2
Effect of backstroke ledge on backstroke start technique for water entry2
Differences in lower leg kinetics of soccer instep kicking between female and male players2
Reliability and validity of 2D-video analysis to objectively assess hamstring performance during the H-test2
Stroke phase differences in the linear relationship between swimming velocity and vertical body position during front crawl2
Data-driven strength and conditioning, and technical training programs for goalkeeper’s diving save in football2
Preparatory knee flexion movement facilitates faster sideways jumping execution in male collegiate soccer goalkeepers2
Accuracy of a local positioning system for time-series speed and acceleration and performance indicators in game sports2
Effect of forefoot strike and toe-out running on knee contact forces: a musculoskeletal modelling-based study2
The effect of a swivel seat on performance, kinematics and body rotation during maximal intensity on-ergometer kayaking2
What makes a successful relay start in swimming?2
Effects of different initial speeds on subsequent glide and underwater undulatory swimming2
Changes in glenohumeral range of motion by repetitive pitching and their relationship with arm speed during pitching2
Assessment of movement variability and time in a football reactive agility task depending on constraints2
Association between the dry-land strength & power and the kick start kinetics in elite male and female swimmers2
Markerless motion capture in sport: panacea or Pandora’s box?2
Effects of shoe collar types on ankle and knee biomechanics characteristics when performing the side-step cutting task2
Relationship between jump height and lower limb joint kinetics and kinematics during countermovement jump in elite male athletes2
High-accuracy tennis players linearly adjust racket impact kinematics according to impact height during a two-handed backhand stroke2
Is acrobatic pyramid performance determined by the individual balance of the gymnasts?2
Dancers exhibit decreases in postural control after fatigue2
Effect of incline versus block heel-raise exercise on foot muscle strength and vertical jump performance – an 11-week randomized resistance training study2
Simulated soccer pressing scenarios alter kinematics and kinetics of sidestep cutting associated with ACL injury risk2
Optimal estimation of complex aerial movements using dynamic optimisation2
International survey of faculty teaching undergraduate introductory biomechanics2
Effect of Randall foils on the rowing propulsive cycle2
Acute effects of external visual feedback using cross-line laser on landing neuromechanics and postural control in chronic ankle instability2
The influence of transitioning between grass and concrete surfaces on resultant tibial accelerations while running2
Long-term lessons learned in biomechanics: 2021 Geoffrey Dyson Lecture2
Heel elevation increases ankle and knee range of motion during squatting in healthy adults: a systematic review with meta-analysis2
Defining movement strategies in soccer instep kicking using the relationship between pelvis and kick leg rotations2
Adapting the percentage intensity method to assess accelerations and decelerations in football: moving beyond absolute and arbitrary thresholds2
High cadence cycling not high work rate, increases gait velocity post-exercise2
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