OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Research in Sports Medicine 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Some problems of research exploring sex differences in sport-related concussions: a narrative review	25
Ultrasound-based shoulder adaptations in elite female handball players	20
Examining prior injury relative to Achilles tendon ruptures in National Basketball Association players	17
Creatine monohydrate improved cycling Wingate performance but not cognitive function in young active males and females	17
The effect of a 2-week ischaemic preconditioning intervention on anaerobic performance in male academy football players: a randomized, single-blinded, SHAM-Controlled study	16
Prediction of ACL-tear by lower limbs muscle strength and flexibility: a prospective cohort study in 95 female soccer players	13
Association between prolactin and history of stress fracture in elite sprinters and jumpers	12
Short-term effectiveness of massage techniques on myotendinous structures’ stiffness: a systematic review and meta-analysis	11
Repeated small-sided games induce load-dependent changes in strength and neuromuscular indicators in U17 male soccer players	11
Injury epidemiology of youth cross-country mountain biking coaches: analysis of data from the National Interscholastic Cycling Association injury surveillance system	10
Repetitive head impact exposure in collegiate wrestling practices using instrumented mouthguard technology	10
Sports dental trauma for children and adolescents: unique considerations	10
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 vol	9
The role of the sports dentist in elite sport	8
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 athletes	8
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 study	7
Association between ankle injury and nonspecific low back pain: a retrospective cohort study using the National Health Insurance Database	6
Hip adduction and abduction strength in different test positions and their relationship to previous groin injuries in women footballers	6
The effects of a multi-day cross-country mountain bike race on myocardial function, stress, inflammation and cardiac biomarkers in amateur master athletes	6
Mapping the evidence of volleyball injuries in relation to the “Sequence of Prevention” model: a scoping review	6
Effects of a 40-min nap on performance following evening exercise before, during, and after Ramadan fasting	6
Hip and knee muscles co-activation ratio during hip-focused exercises: a multichannel surface electromyography study	6
Lumbar spine injuries among high-school and college-aged competitive swimmers associated with various training methods and stroke specialties	6
Muscle injury characteristics and incidence rates in men’s amateur soccer: A one season prospective study	6

Effect of gait retraining in minimalist footwear or barefoot on running footstrike and cadence: a systematic review	6
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 up	5
Patellofemoral pain and musculoskeletal features in young pre- and post-pubertal female dancers	5
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 anxiety	5
Hidden support for the lionesses: a breast/bra intervention	5
Aetiology, epidemiology and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries in badminton players: a systematic review and meta-analysis	5
Musculoskeletal ultrasound abnormalities in professional rugby union players in the United States	4
Does ipsilateral and bilateral knee strength status predict lower extremity injuries of elite judokas; a prospective cohort study	4
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-analysis	4
Blood Flow Restricted Electrical Stimulations to Prevent or Attenuate Symptoms of Muscle Damage	4
Hamstring musculotendon mechanics of prospectively injured elite rugby athletes	4
Tri-axial loading response to anti-gravity running highlights movement strategy compensations during knee injury rehabilitation of a professional soccer player	4
The impact of a mid-season FIFA World Cup™ on injury occurrence and patterns in French professional soccer clubs	4
Epidemiology of injuries in road runners: associations with individual characteristics, training, habits and emotional aspects	4
Return-to-play criteria following a hamstring injury in professional football: a scoping review	4
The prevalence and perceptions of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use among ultra-endurance runners	4
Associations of patient characteristics, rate of torque development, voluntary activation of quadriceps with quadriceps strength, and knee function before anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction	4
Oral health-related status in elite soccer players in France and in Greece	4
Neuromuscular training to prevent ACL injuries in female athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis	4