Impact Factor
3.21
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
2.21
465 total citations
h5-index
26
h5 depth signal
Cited share
72.6%
159 of 219
Total citations
465
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.89
External metric anchor
Self-citation
5.6%
26 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
456
Brazil
50
Turkey
47
Australia
42
United Kingdom
41
Citing Fields of Research
Musculoskeletal Disorders
978
Sports Science
901
Postural Control
399
Nervous System Disorders
28
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
24
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
2,208
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
219
159 cited publications
Last 12 months
120
20.0 publications/month
Open access share
5.0%
6 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
456 citing publications
Leading citing field
Musculoskeletal Disorders
978 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
1 July 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v16n1, Feb 2007-
v16n1, Feb 2007-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Sports Science
Broad Categories
Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
Sports Medicine
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Sports Science
MeSH Descriptors
Athletic Injuries
Sports Medicine
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1123/jsr.2025-0123
Open DOI
Sex Differences in Achilles Tendon Loading in Healthy Recreational Runners: A Cross-Sectional Study
Context
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Running-related Achilles tendon injuries have been observed more frequently in males, which may reflect sex differences in tendon morphology or mechanics during running. Males exhibit ...
02
DOI 10.1123/jsr.2025-0072
Open DOI
Sex Differences During Star Excursion Balance Test in Individuals With Chronic Hip-Related Groin Pain
Context
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Individuals with chronic hip-related groin pain display impaired dynamic postural control as measured by the modified star excursion balance test; however, the kinematics and kinetics ...
03
DOI 10.1123/jsr.2025-0109
Open DOI
Assessing Quadriceps Strength After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Reliability, Validity, and Diagnostic Accuracy of a Pull-Based Portable Dynamometer
Context
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Pull-based portable dynamometers may provide an affordable and clinically feasible alternative for objectively assessing quadriceps strength after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruc...
04
DOI 10.1123/jsr.2025-0353
Open DOI
Association Between Self-Reported Hip Crepitus and Pain, Quality of Life, and Psychological Features in Football Players With Hip/Groin Pain: A 2-Year Longitudinal Study
Context
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Hip crepitus creates negative emotions and beliefs, leading to adaptations in sports and daily life activities. People with hip/groin pain present psychological responses to pain, and ...
05
DOI 10.1123/jsr.2025-0012
Open DOI
Impaired Corticospinal Excitability of the Quadriceps in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain is Associated With Worse Pain, Function, and Strength
Context
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Quadriceps impairment is evident in patellofemoral pain, yet its underlying mechanisms remain unclear, particularly the potential contribution of corticospinal mechanisms. We aimed to ...
06
DOI 10.1123/jsr.2024-0378
Open DOI
Intersession, Intrarater, and Interrater Reliability of the Single- and Double-Leg Landing Error Scoring Systems in Healthy Sporting Populations
Context
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The double-leg Landing Error Scoring System (LESS) identifies noncontact ACL injury risk. However, its intersession reliability has been examined in only one study. As such injuries of...
07
DOI 10.1123/jsr.2025-0162
Open DOI
Quantitative Measurement of Rotational Knee Stability: A Systematic Review of Instrument Reliability and Validity
Context
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Objectively evaluating knee stability in multiple planes in individuals with anterior cruciate ligament injury may provide more comprehensive information than evaluating subjectively o...
08
DOI 10.1123/jsr.2025-0139
Open DOI
Hip Adduction:Abduction Ratios and Force Outputs Across Common Testing Positions in Healthy Elite-Level Female Soccer Players
Context
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ForceFrame values for hip adduction, abduction, and adduction:abduction strength ratio do not currently exist in the literature for female soccer players. Such values are needed and wo...
09
DOI 10.1123/jsr.2024-0467
Open DOI
Effects of Single- Versus Multicomponent Neuromuscular Training on Balance Performance in Recreational Athletes: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Context
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Neuromuscular training (NMT) enhances balance among recreational athletes, but the effectiveness of single- versus multicomponent NMT remains unclear.
Objective
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10
DOI 10.1123/jsr.2025-0099
Open DOI
Pain Catastrophizing Is Associated With Slower Lower-Extremity Visuomotor Reaction Time in Individuals With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction During Simulated Sport Distraction
Context
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Pain catastrophizing, a psychological response to actual or anticipated pain, has been shown to negatively impact attention and is commonly observed in individuals with anterior crucia...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Quarterly.
Title from cover.
Also issued online.