Research in Sports Medicine

Aims & Scope

Research in Sports Medicine is a broad journal that aims to bridge the gap between all professionals in the fields of sports medicine.

The journal serves an international audience and is of interest to professionals worldwide.

The journal covers major aspects of sports medicine and sports science - prevention, management, and rehabilitation of sports, exercise and physical activity related injuries.

The journal publishes original research utilizing a wide range of techniques and approaches, reviews, commentaries and short communications.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	1.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.892

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5769

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	514

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Systematic Review: Annual Incidence of ACL Injury and Surgery in Various Populations

  Citation: 284

  Authors: Bassam, John, Jessica

• The Effect of Kinesio Taping on Lower Trunk Range of Motions

  Citation: 202

  Authors: Ayako, Leamor

• Effects of acute ingestion of caffeine on team sports performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis

  Citation: 128

  Authors: Juan José, Beatriz, Juan

• Validation of Cosmed’s FitMateâ„¢ in Measuring Oxygen Consumption and Estimating Resting Metabolic Rate

  Citation: 125

  Authors: David C., Melanie D., Laura, Steven, Tim, Jess, Sarah J.

• Strength and Speed Characteristics of Elite, Subelite, and Recreational Young Soccer Players

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Ioannis, Christos, Vasilios I., Aristomenis, Georgios, Evagelos

• The “New York City Marathon”: participation and performance trends of 1.2M runners during half-century

  Citation: 103

  Authors: Ambra, Pantelis T., Elias, Vincent, Beat

• A Systematic Review into the Efficacy of Static Stretching as Part of a Warm-Up for the Prevention of Exercise-Related Injury

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Katie, Lars, Martyn

• Initiation and Maintenance of Physical Exercise: Stage-Specific Effects of a Planning Intervention

  Citation: 94

  Authors: SONIA, JOCHEN P., RALF

• Key team physical and technical performance indicators indicative of team quality in the soccer Chinese super league

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Gai, Anthony S., Carlos, Miguel-Ángel

• Effects of random whole-body vibration on postural control in Parkinson's disease

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Stephan, Christian T., Dietmar, Antje, Petra

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