Research in Sports Medicine

Papers
(The median citation count of Research in Sports Medicine is 1. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)
ArticleCitations
Some problems of research exploring sex differences in sport-related concussions: a narrative review25
Ultrasound-based shoulder adaptations in elite female handball players20
Examining prior injury relative to Achilles tendon ruptures in National Basketball Association players17
Creatine monohydrate improved cycling Wingate performance but not cognitive function in young active males and females17
The effect of a 2-week ischaemic preconditioning intervention on anaerobic performance in male academy football players: a randomized, single-blinded, SHAM-Controlled study16
Prediction of ACL-tear by lower limbs muscle strength and flexibility: a prospective cohort study in 95 female soccer players13
Association between prolactin and history of stress fracture in elite sprinters and jumpers12
Repeated small-sided games induce load-dependent changes in strength and neuromuscular indicators in U17 male soccer players11
Short-term effectiveness of massage techniques on myotendinous structures’ stiffness: a systematic review and meta-analysis11
Repetitive head impact exposure in collegiate wrestling practices using instrumented mouthguard technology10
Sports dental trauma for children and adolescents: unique considerations10
Injury epidemiology of youth cross-country mountain biking coaches: analysis of data from the National Interscholastic Cycling Association injury surveillance system10
The effects of an education and exercise-based injury prevention programme on knowledge, eccentric shoulder strength, shoulder range of motion, and thoracic range of motion among competitive youth vol9
Effectiveness of physical rehabilitation in young volleyball players following meniscus suture repair via knee arthroscopy for enhancing return-to-sport (RTS)8
Manipulation of task constraints is the most effective motor learning method for reducing risk factors for ACL injury during side-step cutting in both male and female athletes8
The role of the sports dentist in elite sport8
Neuromuscular control strategies of the lower limb during a typical Tai Chi brush knee and twist step in practitioners with and without knee pain: a pilot study7
Lumbar spine injuries among high-school and college-aged competitive swimmers associated with various training methods and stroke specialties6
Muscle injury characteristics and incidence rates in men’s amateur soccer: A one season prospective study6
Effect of gait retraining in minimalist footwear or barefoot on running footstrike and cadence: a systematic review6
Association between ankle injury and nonspecific low back pain: a retrospective cohort study using the National Health Insurance Database6
Hip adduction and abduction strength in different test positions and their relationship to previous groin injuries in women footballers6
The effects of a multi-day cross-country mountain bike race on myocardial function, stress, inflammation and cardiac biomarkers in amateur master athletes6
Mapping the evidence of volleyball injuries in relation to the “Sequence of Prevention” model: a scoping review6
Effects of a 40-min nap on performance following evening exercise before, during, and after Ramadan fasting6
Hip and knee muscles co-activation ratio during hip-focused exercises: a multichannel surface electromyography study6
Hidden support for the lionesses: a breast/bra intervention5
Aetiology, epidemiology and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries in badminton players: a systematic review and meta-analysis5
Return to play after conservative treatment of complete adductor longus tendon rupture in a semi-professional football player: a case report with a 1-year follow up5
Patellofemoral pain and musculoskeletal features in young pre- and post-pubertal female dancers5
The relationship of muscle İnjury frequency with the myosin light chain Kinase (MLCK) gene and sports İnjury anxiety association of MLCK polymorphisms with sports İnjury anxiety5
Return-to-play criteria following a hamstring injury in professional football: a scoping review4
The prevalence and perceptions of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use among ultra-endurance runners4
Associations of patient characteristics, rate of torque development, voluntary activation of quadriceps with quadriceps strength, and knee function before anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction4
Oral health-related status in elite soccer players in France and in Greece4
Neuromuscular training to prevent ACL injuries in female athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis4
Musculoskeletal ultrasound abnormalities in professional rugby union players in the United States4
Does ipsilateral and bilateral knee strength status predict lower extremity injuries of elite judokas; a prospective cohort study4
The effects of blood flow restriction combined with low-intensity resistance training on muscle strength and pain during postoperative recovery in patients with knee injuries: a meta-analysis4
Blood Flow Restricted Electrical Stimulations to Prevent or Attenuate Symptoms of Muscle Damage4
Hamstring musculotendon mechanics of prospectively injured elite rugby athletes4
Tri-axial loading response to anti-gravity running highlights movement strategy compensations during knee injury rehabilitation of a professional soccer player4
The impact of a mid-season FIFA World Cup™ on injury occurrence and patterns in French professional soccer clubs4
Epidemiology of injuries in road runners: associations with individual characteristics, training, habits and emotional aspects4
Cumulative effects of subsequent concussions on the neural patterns of young rugby athletes: data from event-related potentials3
Mapping the evidence on dual-task training in musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation: a systematic review3
Individual behavioral and sporting risk factors affecting injuries in recreational skiers and snowboarders: a case-control study3
Hamstring-to-quadriceps activation ratio during lower-limb strengthening exercises3
Do floating toes relate with the ability to perform the deep squat test among baseball players with throwing injury?3
Change in interleukin (IL)-6, 8, and 10 and its association with an increase in core temperature following a 7-mile running race in the warm weather3
Strength and jumping performance in youth athletes: do sport specialization and age categories affect strength asymmetry?3
Epidemiology of musculoskeletal injuries in Brazilian American football: associations with pre-activity routines, sleep, and mood3
Biomechanical alterations in Osgood–Schlatter disease: a systematic review3
The role of mouthguards in the prevention of oro-facial trauma3
Headgear safety attitudes: a national survey of collegiate women’s lacrosse stakeholders3
Immediate effects of vibration vs. non-vibration foam rolling on biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of knee flexor and extensor muscles in young male recreational athletes: a randomized, contro3
The effect of resistance training on patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis3
Using complex systems to understand running-related injuries3
Biomechanical risk factors for badminton injuries: a systematic review2
Effectiveness of massage-based rehabilitation in professional and elite athletes following arthroscopic ACL reconstruction for enhancing return-to-sport (RTS): a systematic review2
Exploration of patellofemoral pain and musculoskeletal characteristics in pubertal female dancers: a 12-month follow-up2
Well-being fluctuations and injuries during an entire season in male professional soccer players: an observational study2
Does radiofrequency application improve function and reduce pain in patients with insertional Achilles tendinopathy? A retrospective study with a minimum 2-year follow-up2
Knowledge, education, and opinion regarding the use of over-the-counter medications amongst college athletes2
Effects of acai supplementation (Euterpe precatoria Mart) on muscle recovery markers after jump protocol2
Which exercise program improves on postural control and functional alignment in individuals with dynamic knee valgus? : Pilates vs neuromuscular exercises2
The effects of taurine ingestion on anaerobic and physiological performance in female rugby players2
Return to sport criteria for musculoskeletal injuries in high-performance athletes: a qualitative analysis2
Knowledge and awareness of anterior cruciate ligament injury among Turkish professional athletes: an online survey2
Foam rolling and tissue flossing of the triceps surae muscle: an acute effect on Achilles tendon stiffness, jump height and sprint performance – a randomized controlled trial2
Knee wobbling during the single-leg-squat-and-hold test reflects dynamic knee instability in patients with anterior cruciate ligament injury2
A cause not to be underestimated in the development of winged scapula: sports-related injuries2
Why do they do it? Long-term follow-up on the motivation to run in ultrarunners: findings of the ultrarunners longitudinal TRAcking (ULTRA) study2
Acute effects of prolonged durations of static stretching on athletic performance and flexibility2
Tibial tuberosity maturation assessment by ultrasonography and screening for Osgood–Schlatter disease in male and female children and adolescent athletes: a cross-sectional study2
Beyond skin contact: joint-crossing as the active component of asymmetric dynamic taping for badminton performance, a randomized sham-controlled crossover trial2
Effects of a neuromodulation protocol associated with sports training on upper limb function in a high-performance para-athlete: a case report2
Adductor strengthening programme improves groin injury risk factors in youth football players1
Relationship between external and internal load indicators and injury using machine learning in professional soccer: a systematic review and meta-analysis1
Integrating functional performance, load tolerance, psychological readiness, and contextual factors in return-to-sport decision-making: a conceptual and practical framework1
Effect of leg dominance on ipsilateral and contralateral limb training adaptation in middle-aged women after unilateral sensorimotor and resistance exercise training1
Humeral torsion differences between throwing and non-throwing arms in professional cricketers: a cross-sectional ultrasound study1
Donor tissue type alters the effects of mesenchymal stem cells on human osteoarthritic chondrocytes and their metabolomic profiles1
Acute effects of static stretching and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on non-local range of movement1
The mechanical response to hockey-specific running gait: implications for the objective monitoring of (p)rehabilitation1
An injury burden heat map of all men’s and women’s teams of a professional football club over a decade1
Barriers experienced by visually impaired rugby players when undertaking concussion assessment: a qualitative investigation1
Correction1
Restoring fractured teeth following a sporting trauma1
Traumatic brain injuries in paediatric patients: individual vs. team sports-related hospitalizations1
The value of oral health screening for athletes1
Effect of one-week New Zealand blackcurrant extract on rowing performance and cognitive function in National team male rowers1
Potential head injury situations doubled over the past 10-year in beach soccer: a time-trend video-analysis study1
Effects of combined resistance training and Tai Chi on oxidative stress, blood glucose and lipid metabolism and quality of life in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus1
Letter to the editor Re: quintana-Cepedal M, de la calle O, olmedillas H. Return to play after conservative treatment of complete adductor longus tendon rupture in a semi-professional football player:1
Arthroscopic management of patellar tendinopathy: a systematic review evaluating clinical outcomes and return to sport1
Injury incidence in NCAA women’s sports during 2019/20–2021/22: findings from injury surveillance during the COVID-19 pandemic1
The combined effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulations, and blood flow restriction to treat symptoms of muscle damage1
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