OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Research in Sports Medicine is 5. 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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Association between magnetic resonance imaging use and recovery time following concussion: a CARE consortium study	23
Does core stability training improve hopping performance and kinetic asymmetries during single-leg landing in anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed patients?	22
Results for World Rowing Federation and Olympic events 1893-2019	21
Knowledge and awareness of anterior cruciate ligament injury among Turkish professional athletes: an online survey	21
Maximal isometric strength indices are associated with the oxygen cost of walking and running in recreationally active men and women	20
Isokinetic profiling of elite youth footballers: informing selection of a practicable and efficacious isokinetic screening test	17
Improvements in asymmetry in knee flexion motion during landing are associated with the postoperative period and quadriceps strength after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction	15
Effects of a specific injury prevention neuromuscular training program for young female dancers. A randomized-controlled trial	15
Re-thinking athlete training loads: would you rather have one big rock or lots of little rocks dropped on your foot?	15
The impact of a mid-season FIFA World Cup™ on injury occurrence and patterns in French professional soccer clubs	14
Well-being fluctuations and injuries during an entire season in male professional soccer players: an observational study	13
Does ipsilateral and bilateral knee strength status predict lower extremity injuries of elite judokas; a prospective cohort study	13
The effect of a 2-week ischaemic preconditioning intervention on anaerobic performance in male academy football players: a randomized, single-blinded, SHAM-Controlled study	13
Peak running speed can be used to monitor neuromuscular fatigue from a standardized running test in team sport athletes	12
The influence of fixture congestion on physical performance response to U23 soccer match-play	12
Disabled throwing shoulder/elbow players have high rates of impaired foot function	11
Tri-axial loading response to anti-gravity running highlights movement strategy compensations during knee injury rehabilitation of a professional soccer player	10
Evaluation of stoppage time due to field injuries in professional football games: do players really need medical help so often?	10
Assessing the validity of a helmet fit checklist in a sample of youth football players	10
Some problems of research exploring sex differences in sport-related concussions: a narrative review	10
The influence of isokinetic dynamometer configuration on eccentric hamstring strength metrics: implications for testing and training	10
Prediction of ACL-tear by lower limbs muscle strength and flexibility: a prospective cohort study in 95 female soccer players	10
Glenohumeral internal rotation deficit in volleyball players with and without a history of shoulder pain	9
Analysis of key external and internal load variables in professional female futsal players: a longitudinal study	9
Walking exercise and lower-body blood flow restriction: Effects on systemic inflammation, lipid profiles and hematological indices in overweight middle-aged males	8

The team behind the team: prevalence and correlates of mental health problems among professional football team medical and allied staff?	8
Yi Jin Bang exercise versus usual exercise therapy to treat subacromial pain syndrome: a pilot randomised controlled trial	8
Joint Angles and Joint Moments of the Lower Limbs in Four Typical Tai Chi Movements: Consideration for Management of Knee Osteoarthritis	8
Lower fatigue and faster recovery of ultra-short race pace swimming training sessions	8
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment (SMFA) into Spanish (Chile)	8
The interaction of competition and terrain on pacing during cross-county running races in junior athletes	7
Effects of photobiomodulation on sport performance in swimming para-athletes – a case series	7
Does radiofrequency application improve function and reduce pain in patients with insertional Achilles tendinopathy? A retrospective study with a minimum 2-year follow-up	7
Re-thinking athlete training loads: little rocks and big rocks can be understood with a multivariable approach	7
Bilateral impairments of quadriceps neuromuscular function occur early after anterior cruciate ligament injury	7
Effect of a novel 90-second “Gear” exercise programme on markers of inflammation and cardiorespiratory fitness measurements in person at risk of cardiovascular disease	7
Associations of patient characteristics, rate of torque development, voluntary activation of quadriceps with quadriceps strength, and knee function before anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction	7
Ten weeks of low-volume walking training improve cardiometabolic health and body composition in sedentary postmenopausal women with obesity without affecting markers of bone metabolism	6
Injury patterns among national-level athletes in Lebanon: a retrospective study	6
Energy pathway contributions during 60-second upper-body Wingate test in Greco-Roman wrestlers: intermittent versus single forms	6
Contralateral protective effect against repeated bout of damaging exercise: A meta-analysis	6
A multi-phase intervention study of sports bra prescription for elite UK female athletes preparing for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics	6
Comparison of flywheel versus traditional resistance training in elite academy male Rugby union players	6
Heart rate recovery to assess fitness: comparison of different calculation methods in a large cross-sectional study	6
The effect of eight weeks beetroot juice supplement on aerobic, anaerobic power, and field performance of soccer players	6
Key load indicators and load variability in professional soccer players: a full season study	6
High-speed running density in collegiate women’s lacrosse	6
Individual behavioral and sporting risk factors affecting injuries in recreational skiers and snowboarders: a case-control study	6
Can exercise test intensity and modality affect the prevalence of arrhythmic events in young athletes?	5
Immediate effects of Dynamic Tape™ on hip muscle activation and torque and on lower limb kinematics: A randomized controlled clinical trial	5
Performance, muscle damage, and inflammatory responses to repeated high-intensity exercise following a 40-min nap	5
Do floating toes relate with the ability to perform the deep squat test among baseball players with throwing injury?	5
The effect of resistance training on patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
The management of a professional footballer recovering from a surgical repair of the proximal adductor longus tendon through a return-to-performance pathway. A case report	5
Exploring the issue of ‘functionality’ in isokinetic dynamometry	5
Effect of playing position, passage duration and starting status on the most demanding passages of match play in professional football	5
How are female rugby players affected by contact breast injuries and exercise-induced breast pain – an international survey	5
Epidemiology of injuries and illnesses among female cricketers in Bangladesh’s first-class cricket: a retrospective analysis (2015–2021)	5
Pilot study to explore girls’ lacrosse players’ attitudes toward headgear	5
Effects of exercise training on immunological factors in kidney transplant recipients; a randomized controlled trial	5
Determinants of symptom presentation and resolution following concussions in high school sports	5
Head impact exposure and concussion in women’s collegiate club lacrosse	5