OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Sports Biomechanics is 4. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Understanding the effects of ball orientation in Rugby Union place kicking: the preferences of international kickers and the kinematics of the foot-ball impact	52
Correction	37
Racial differences in running and landing measures associated with injury risk vary by sex	34
Sensor number in simplified insole layouts and the validity of ground reaction forces during locomotion	33
Effectiveness of a 3D bike fitting method in riding pain, fatigue and comfort: a randomised controlled clinical trial	33
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 weightlifters	28
An exploration of the motor unit behaviour during the concentric and eccentric phases of a squat task performed at different speeds	26
Lower limb muscle activation patterns in ice-hockey skating and associations with skating speed	26
Kinematic and kinetic demands on better roundhouse kick performances	26
Numerical study of transient aerodynamic forces acting on a ski jumper considering dynamic posture change from takeoff to landing	24
A comparison of running biomechanics on track, asphalt, grass, and treadmill using wearable sensors	22
Changes in torque complexity and maximal torque after a fatiguing exercise protocol	20
The effects of virtual reality immersion on drop landing mechanics	19
Effect of a tailored exercise programme on kinematics and kinetic knee injury risk during different side-cutting	18
The occurrence of flexion-relaxation phenomenon in elite cyclists during trunk forward bending	16
Training alters joint power distributions during running in National Football League Draft Preparation Players	16
Lead knee flexion angle is associated with both ball velocity and upper extremity joint moments in collegiate baseball pitchers	16
Can the history of injury influence shoulder isokinetic torque parameters in volleyball players?	15
Does exhaustion modify acceleration running signature?	15
Influence of lower limb dominance on mechanical asymmetries during high-speed treadmill running	14
The effect of knee braces on knee joint kinematics at different exercise speeds	14
Bridging the lab-to-field gap using machine learning: a narrative review	13
Are sprint accelerations related to groin injuries? A biomechanical analysis of adolescent soccer players	13
Ankle mechanics during jump landings across different foot positions in professional ballet dancers	12
Estimation of tangential finger force and its relationship with the spin rate of pitched fastball	12

The one-week and three-month reliability of acceleration outcomes from an insole-embedded inertial measurement unit during treadmill running	12
Kinematic and spatiotemporal differences between footstrike patterns in elite male and female 10,000 m runners in competition	12
Fifth metatarsal strain distribution during cutting motions in soccer	12
The use of inertial measurement units to quantify forearm loading and symmetry during gymnastics vault training sessions	12
Effects of two-step golf swing drills on rhythm and clubhead speed in competitive juniors	12
Prediction of movement in handball with the use of inertial measurement units and machine learning	11
A comparison of foot and ankle biomechanics during running drills and distance running	11
Three-dimensional front crawl arm-stroke efficiency and hand displacement in male and female swimmers	11
Joint movement patterns differ among male recreational runners with different running style	10
Comparative analysis of measurement systems and methods for force and velocity determinations in loaded and unloaded vertical jumps	10
Association between upper-limb isometric strength and handcycling performance in elite athletes	10
A kinetic analysis of the judo osoto-gari technique: relationship to sweeping leg velocity	10
Differences in running biomechanics and tibiotalar cartilage T2 relaxation time between runners with and without asymptomatic tibial sesamoid bone marrow edema – clinical case series	10
Validation of a global positioning system with accelerometer for canoe/kayak sprint kinematic analysis	10
Paddle propulsive force and power balance: a new approach to performance assessment in flatwater kayaking	9
Dorsiflexion shoes affect joint-level landing mechanics related to lower extremity injury risk in females	9
The effect of 26 versus 29-inch wheel diameter in the transmission of vibrations in cross-country mountain biking	9
Unimodal and bimodal curves of ground reaction force-time profiles identify the drop jump performance	9
Kinematic considerations for achieving the quadruple axel jump: comparison with triple axel jumps among world-class figure skaters using tracking data	9
Hamstring Muscle Stiffness Affects Lower Extremity Muscle Recruitment and Landing Forces during Double-Legs Vertical Jump	9
The relationship between skill and ground reaction force variability in amateur golfers	9
Vortex structure and fluid force changed by altering whole-body kinematic parameters during underwater undulatory swimming	9
The interplay between individual capacities and pair performance according to the experience in Acrobatic Gymnastics	9
Is isokinetic shoulder strength a determinant of serve ball velocity in tennis?	9
Differences in kinematics, kinetics, and muscle activity between underwater dolphin kicking and flutter kicking: multiple approaches using three-dimensional motion analysis, electromyography, and hydr	9
The temporal analysis of elite breaststroke swimming during competition	8
Inter-stroke steadiness: a new kinematic variable related to 200m performance in young canoeists	8
Joint and pull phase specific relative effort in weightlifting and simulated training effects	8
Biceps femoris muscle-tendon strain during an entire overground sprint acceleration: a biomechanical explanation for hamstring injuries in the acceleration phase	8
Active pole bending effect in pole support phase	8
Assessing lower extremity stiffness in countermovement jumps: a critical analysis of the differences between calculation methods	8
Performance assessment in archery: a systematic review	8
Biomechanical analysis of distance adjustment in volleyball overhead pass	8
What to stretch? - Isolated proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching of either quadriceps or triceps surae followed by post-stretching activities alters tissue stiffness and jump performan	8
Self-directed kinematic adjustments when learning the kettlebell swing in young adults	8
Kinematic and kinetic parameters to identify water polo players’ eggbeater kick techniques	8
The role of the biomechanics analyst in swimming training and competition analysis	8
Quadriceps electromyography during flywheel-based inertial training (FIT) and dynamic constant external resistance (DCER) squats at similar tempo	7
Acute impact of Nordic hamstring exercise on sprint performance after 24, 48 and 72 hours	7
Mechanisms of speed-accuracy trade-off in tennis topspin forehand of college players	7
Differences between elite and sub-elite swimmers in a 100 m breaststroke: a new race analysis approach with time-series velocity data	7
The effect of fatigue on climbing fluidity and hand movements	7
Concurrent validation of the Noraxon MyoMotion wearable inertial sensors in change-of-direction and jump-landing tasks	7
Make an impact: going full circle together	7
Breaking new grounds in injury risk screening in soccer by deploying unsupervised learning with a special focus on sex and fatigue effects	7
Upper limb muscle strength and knee frontal plane projection angle asymmetries in female water-polo players	7
A kinematic analysis of jumping technique in elite Korean teeterboard athletes: a case-study	6
The influence of surface and speed on biomechanical external loads obtained from wearable devices in rearfoot strike runners	6
Influence of flat feet on the lateral movements of tennis players	6
The time-continuous association between turnout and axial joint moments in the competitive Irish dance ‘fly’ landing	6

Are there differences in the kinetic parameters of the vertical jump performed by beach volleyball players on different types of sand?	6
Evaluating the effect of sports compression tights on balance, sprinting, jumping and change of direction tasks	6
Biomechanical fidelity of athletic training using virtual reality head-mounted display: the case of preplanned and unplanned sidestepping	6
Comparison of swimming velocity between age-group swimmers through discrete variables and continuous variables by Statistical Parametric Mapping	6
Clarifying the relationships between trunk muscle endurance, respiratory muscle strength and static/dynamic postural control in Latin dancers	6
Associations between force-velocity-power profile in sprinting and ballistic lower limb tests in adolescent elite footballers	6
Assessment of shoulder joint and muscle characteristics side-asymmetry in professional padel players	6
The development of an automated assessment system for resistance training movement	6
Transfer of post-trial feedback on impacts during drop landings in female athletes	6
Statistical Parametric Mapping to detect the effects of the secondary jump direction on landing kinematics	6
Are foot posture and morphological deformation associated with ankle plantar flexion isokinetic strength and vertical drop jump kinetics? A principal component analysis	5
The relationship between back handspring step out performance and take-off technique in female gymnasts	5
Novel possibilities of acceleration time series for performance and acute fatigue assessment in uphill trail running	5
The linear regression model provides the force-velocity relationship parameters with the highest reliability	5
Predictors of batting and pitching performance in the USA baseball prospect development pipeline	5
It’s not all about power: a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing sex-based differences in kicking biomechanics in soccer	5
Unexpected inversion perturbation during a single-leg landing in patients with chronic ankle instability	5
Quantifying jumps and external load in netball using VERT inertial measurement units	5
Measurement and reporting of footwear characteristics in running biomechanics: A systematic search and narrative synthesis of contemporary research methods	5
The role of muscle function and pointe shoe characteristics in Arabesque movement among ballet dancers with non-specific low back pain	5
A continuous times-series and discrete measure analysis of two individual divers performing the 3½ pike somersault dive	5
The My Jump Lab application is a valid and reliable low-cost alternative to test curved sprint performance	5
Relative and absolute reliability of shank and sacral running impact accelerations over a short- and long-term time frame	5
Validity of the Entralpi force plate in the assessment of finger flexor performance metrics in rock climbers	5
Determinants of shooting performance in elite air rifle shooters	5
Kinematic and kinetic performance variables during paddling among para-kayak athletes with unilateral above or below knee amputation	5
Objective classification of countermovement jump force-time curve modality: within athlete-consistency and associations with jump performance	5
Effects of midsole thickness on ground reaction force, ankle stability, and sports performances in four basketball movements	5
Do braking and amortisation forces in countermovement jumps contribute to jump height?	5
Relationship between maximal jumping height in pole vault and the approach-run velocity evaluated by digitising method or laser method	5
Coordination variability reveals the features of the ‘independent seat’ in competitive dressage riders	5
Validation of pitchAI ^TM markerless motion capture using marker-based 3D motion capture	5
Intermuscular differences in force generation ability among biarticular hamstring muscles during the late swing phase in maximal speed sprinting	4
Biomechanical adjustments during an exhaustive treadmill run: comparison of compression tights and running shorts	4
Differences in cricket fast bowling kinematics between grass and artificial surface pitches	4
Automated rowing event assignment: a machine learning approach	4
An ecological-dynamical approach to golf science: implications for swing biomechanics, club design and customisation, and coaching practice	4
Segment power analysis of collegiate softball hitting	4
Validity of inertial measurement units for tracking human motion: a systematic review	4
The effect of changes in saddle height on coordination and its variability during pedalling cycle	4
Copers exhibit altered ankle and trunk kinematics compared to the individuals with chronic ankle instability during single-leg landing	4
Evaluation of head kinematics experienced during common skill progression pathways in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics	4
Agreement between an automated video-based system and tethered system to measure instantaneous swimming velocity	4
Front crawl swimming coordination: a systematic review	4
Ergonomic saddle design features influence lumbar spine motion and can reduce low back pain in mountain biking	4
Validity, reliability, and normative data on calf muscle function in rugby union players from the Calf Raise application	4
Kinematic and dynamic analyses of the front crawl tumble turn in elite female swimmers	4
Variability of energy cost in breaststroke technique: a systematic review	4
Torso dynamics during follow through in baseball batting	4
The effect of fatiguing muscle contractions on kicking performance in experienced soccer players	4
Effects of barbell load on kinematics, kinetics, and myoelectric activity in back squats	4
The effects of relative trunk rotation velocity on ball speed and elbow and shoulder joint torques during baseball pitching	4
Do harder midsoles facilitate propulsion and do softer midsoles increase shock attenuation during taking-off and landing of scissor jump?	4
Can changes of workrate and seat position affect frontal and sagittal plane knee biomechanics in recumbent cycling?	4
How take-off technique affects muscle demand in the back handspring step out in female gymnasts	4
Does the flutter kick increase hand propulsion in front crawl swimming?	4
Comparison of marker-less and marker-based motion capture for baseball pitching kinematics	4
Can an inertial measurement unit, combined with machine learning, accurately measure ground reaction forces in cricket fast bowling?	4
Regression model for predicting knee flexion angles using ankle plantar flexion angles, body mass index and generalised joint laxity	4
Does scapular dysfunction alter scapular muscles activity and kinematics during swim stroke motion on adolescent swimmers?	4
On discretising continuous data for subgroup analysis in baseball pitching and alternative analytical methodologies	4
Letter to Editor about ‘Kiss goodbye to the “kissing knees”: no association between frontal plane inward knee motion and risk of future non-contact ACL injury in elite female athletes’	4
Analysing lower limb motion and muscle activation in athletes with ankle instability during dual-task drop-jump	4