Impact Factor
3.17
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
2.69
155 total citations
h5-index
24
h5 depth signal
Cited share
77.6%
45 of 58
Total citations
155
Citation footprint
Metric signal
2.20
External metric anchor
Self-citation
3.2%
5 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
132
United Kingdom
111
China
68
Spain
68
Brazil
53
Citing Fields of Research
Sports Science
519
Musculoskeletal Disorders
230
Postural Control
74
Nutrition & Dietetics
24
Autonomic Function
14
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
956
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
58
45 cited publications
Last 12 months
59
4.9 publications/month
Open access share
16.9%
10 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
132 citing publications
Leading citing field
Sports Science
519 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
26 September 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v13n1, Jan./Mar. 2005-
v13n1, Jan./Mar. 2005-
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Sports Science
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Broad Categories
Sports Medicine
Sports Science
Musculoskeletal Disorders
MeSH Descriptors
Athletic Injuries
Exercise
Sports Medicine
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1080/15438627.2026.2736776
Open DOI
Exposure-adjusted injury incidence and the impact of surveillance definitions in handball: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
Team handball is played by more than 30 million people worldwide (Martín-Guzón et al., 2021; Mashimo et al., 2019) and is associated with a wide range of health benefits. These include improved car...
02
DOI 10.1080/15438627.2026.2736778
Open DOI
Carbohydrate mouth rinse and performance in cyclists: effects of different types of carbohydrates and the placebo effect induced by mouth rinse
Carbohydrate (CHO) is an essential macronutrient for optimizing exercise performance, particularly in activities lasting longer than one hour (Quaresma et al., 2025; Thomas et al., 2016). In exerci...
03
DOI 10.1080/15438627.2026.2735962
Open DOI
Injury incidence in NCAA men’s sports during 2019/20–2021/22: findings from the injury surveillance program during the COVID-19 pandemic
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) governs one of the largest sectors of organized athletics in the United States, with extensive institutional sponsorship and participation across...
04
DOI 10.1080/15438627.2026.2733661
Open DOI
Risk factors and interventions for injury in competitive swimmers: a scoping review
05
DOI 10.1080/15438627.2026.2729037
Open DOI
Hormonal status, maturation, anthropometry and motor performance in young football players: the advantage of early maturation
Growth, maturation, motor activity, and performance are key topics in sports science, motor education, and human biology (Malina, Bouchard, et al., 2004). Understanding these aspects is crucial for...
06
DOI 10.1080/15438627.2026.2730383
Open DOI
Association between knee morphometric parameters and non-contact anterior cruciate ligament rupture in professional male football players: a case-control MRI study
The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture and reconstruction has increased nearly threefold in recent years with the growing participation in sports and advances in surgical treatme...
07
DOI 10.1080/15438627.2026.2729034
Open DOI
Efficacy of Advanced Throwers Ten Exercise Program for overuse shoulder injury prevention in badminton players: a narrative review
Badminton is a widely played racket sport involving participants of different ages and skill levels, from recreational to elite competition, with both men and women actively participating (Ahmed Kh...
08
DOI 10.1080/15438627.2026.2724285
Open DOI
Training activities associated with lumbar pain exacerbation in competitive swimmers with prior lumbar spine injury: a cross-sectional survey
Swimming is often heralded as a low-impact activity that provides many benefits such as improved cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, and balance (Becker, 2009; Fisken et al., 2015). For older ...
09
DOI 10.1080/15438627.2026.2720157
Open DOI
Shoulder girdle muscle function and morphology after isotonic and isokinetic exercise in swimmers with rotator cuff tendinopathy
Swimming is widely practised as both a recreational and competitive sport across different age groups (Suzuki et al., 2020). Professional swimmers exert significant stress on their shoulders during...
10
DOI 10.1080/15438627.2026.2720160
Open DOI
Effects of tissue flossing on sports performance, injury prevention, and post-injury rehabilitation outcomes: a systematic review
Advancing biomechanics to enhance sports performance, mitigate injury risks, and optimize athlete rehabilitation remains a central focus in modern sports medicine (Ben Ezzdine et al., 2026; Dhahbi,...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Title from cover.
Latest issue consulted: Vol. 11, no. 2 (Apr./June 2003).
Also issued online.
v. 11, no. 2 (Apr./June 2003)20050727 Notice not published Printed on acid-free paper