Table 5.
Top-5 articles on winter sports.
| References | Articles | Number citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1. ALPINE SKIING | ||
| Ettlinger et al. (1995) | Ettlinger CF, Johnson RJ, Shealy JE. A method to help reduce the risk of serious knee sprains incurred in alpine skiing. Am J Sports Med. 1995 Sep-Oct;23(5):531-7. | 173 |
| Florenes et al. (2009) | Florenes TW, Bere T, Nordsletten L, Heir S, Bahr R. Injuries among male and female World Cup alpine skiers. Br J Sports Med. 2009 Dec;43(13):973-8. | 104 |
| Burtscher et al. (2008) | Burtscher M, Gatterer H, Flatz M, Sommersacher R, Woldrich T, Ruedl G, et al. Effects of modern ski equipment on the overall injury rate and the pattern of injury location in Alpine skiing. Clin J Sport Med. 2008 Jul;18(4):355-7. | 95 |
| Bere et al. (2011) | Bere T, Florenes TW, Krosshaug T, Koga H, Nordsletten L, Irving C, et al. Mechanisms of anterior cruciate ligament injury in World Cup alpine skiing: a systematic video analysis of 20 cases. Am J Sports Med. 2011 Jul;39(7):1421-9. | 90 |
| Pujol et al. (2007) | Pujol N, Blanchi MP, Chambat P. The incidence of anterior cruciate ligament injuries among competitive Alpine skiers: a 25-year investigation. Am J Sports Med. 2007 Jul;35(7):1070-4. | 89 |
| 2. BIATHLON | ||
| Vickers and Williams (2007) | 1. Vickers JN, Williams AM. Performing under pressure: the effects of physiological arousal, cognitive anxiety, and gaze control in biathlon. J Mot Behav. 2007 Sep;39(5):381-94. | 160 |
| Heinicke et al. (2005) | 1. Heinicke K, Heinicke I, Schmidt W, Wolfarth B. A three-week traditional altitude training increases hemoglobin mass and red cell volume in elite biathlon athletes. Int J Sports Med. 2005 Jun;26(5):350-5. | 81 |
| Hoffman et al. (1992) | 1. Hoffman MD, Gilson PM, Westenburg TM, Spencer WA. Biathlon shooting performance after exercise of different intensities. Int J Sports Med. 1992 Apr;13(3):270-3. | 64 |
| Rundell and Bacharach (1995) | 1. Rundell KW, Bacharach DW. Physiological characteristics and performance of top U.S. biathletes. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1995 Sep;27(9):1302-10. | 38 |
| Rundell (1995) | 1. Rundell KW. Treadmill roller ski test predicts biathlon roller ski race results of elite U.S. biathlon women. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1995 Dec;27(12):1677-85. | 35 |
| 3. BOBSLEIGH | ||
| Dabnichki and Avital (2006) | Dabnichki P, Avital E. Influence of the postion of crew members on aerodynamics performance of two-man bobsleigh. J Biomech. 2006;39(15):2733-42. | 29 |
| Haralambie et al. (1976) | Haralambie G, Cerny FJ, Huber G. Serum enzyme levels after bobsled racing. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 1976 Mar;16(1):54-6. | 11 |
| Reid (2003) | Reid SA. Stress fracture of the ulna in an elite bobsled brakeman. Clin J Sport Med. 2003 Sep;13(5):306-8. | 4 |
| Lopes and Alouche (2016) | Lopes AD, Alouche SR. Two-Man Bobsled Push Start Analysis. J Hum Kinet. 2016 Apr 1;50:63-70. | 4 |
| Okada et al. (1972) | Okada A, Miyake H, Takizawa A, Minami M. A study on the excreted catecholamines in the urine of Bobsleigh-tobogganing contestants. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 1972 Jun;12(2):71-5. | 3 |
| 4. CURLING | ||
| Bradley (2009) | Bradley JL. The sports science of curling: a practical review. J Sports Sci Med. 2009;8(4):495-500. | 13 |
| Robertson et al. (2017) | Reeser JC, Berg RL. Self-reported injury patterns among competitive curlers in the United States: a preliminary investigation into the epidemiology of curling injuries. Br J Sports Med. 2004 Oct;38(5):E29. | 5 |
| Berry et al. (2013) | Berry JW, Romanick MA, Koerber SM. Injury type and incidence among elite level curlers during world championship competition. Res Sports Med. 2013;21(2):159-63. | 4 |
| Stone et al. (2018) | Stone RC, Rakhamilova Z, Gage WH, Baker J. Curling for Confidence: Psychophysical Benefits of Curling for Older Adults. J Aging Phys Act. 2018 Apr 1;26(2):267-75. | 2 |
| Pojskic et al. (2020) | Pojskic H, McGawley K, Gustafsson A, Behm DG. The Reliability and Validity of a Novel Sport-Specific Balance Test to Differentiate Performance Levels in Elite Curling Players. J Sports Sci Med. 2020 Jun;19(2):337-46. | 1 |
| 5. ICE HOCKEY | ||
| Philippon et al. (2010) | Philippon MJ, Weiss DR, Kuppersmith DA, Briggs KK, Hay CJ. Arthroscopic labral repair and treatment of femoroacetabular impingement in professional hockey players. Am J Sports Med. 2010 Jan;38(1):99-104. | 207 |
| Tyler et al. (2001) | Tyler TF, Nicholas SJ, Campbell RJ, McHugh MP. The association of hip strength and flexibility with the incidence of adductor muscle strains in professional ice hockey players. Am J Sports Med. 2001 Mar-Apr;29(2):124-8. | 205 |
| Sherar et al. (2007) | Sherar LB, Baxter-Jones AD, Faulkner RA, Russell KW. Do physical maturity and birth date predict talent in male youth ice hockey players? J Sports Sci. 2007 Jun;25(8):879-86. | 195 |
| Williamson and Goodman (2006) | Williamson IJ, Goodman D. Converging evidence for the under-reporting of concussions in youth ice hockey. Br J Sports Med. 2006 Feb;40(2):128-32; discussion−32. | 189 |
| Flik et al. (2005) | Flik K, Lyman S, Marx RG. American collegiate men's ice hockey: an analysis of injuries. Am J Sports Med. 2005 Feb;33(2):183-7. | 165 |
| 6. LUGE | ||
| Platzer et al. (2009) | Platzer HP, Raschner C, Patterson C. Performance-determining physiological factors in the luge start. J Sports Sci. 2009 Feb 1;27(3):221-6. | 20 |
| Cummings et al. (1997) | Cummings RS, Jr., Shurland AT, Prodoehl JA, Moody K, Sherk HH. Injuries in the sport of luge. Epidemiology and analysis. Am J Sports Med. 1997 Jul-Aug;25(4):508-13. | 17 |
| Crossland et al. (2011) | Crossland BW, Hartman JE, Kilgore JL, Hartman MJ, Kaus JM. Upper-body anthropometric and strength measures and their relationship to start time in elite luge athletes. J Strength Cond Res. 2011 Oct;25(10):2639-44. | 10 |
| Mossner et al. (2011) | Mossner M, Hasler M, Schindelwig K, Kaps P, Nachbauer W. An approximate simulation model for initial luge track design. J Biomech. 2011 Mar 15;44(5):892-6. | 6 |
| Lembert et al. (2011) | Lembert S, Schachner O, Raschner C. Development of a measurement and feedback training tool for the arm strokes of high-performance luge athletes. J Sports Sci. 2011 Dec;29(15):1593-601. | 4 |
| 7. NORDIC SKIING | ||
| Millet and Lepers (2004) | Millet GY, Lepers R. Alterations of neuromuscular function after prolonged running, cycling and skiing exercises. Sports Med. 2004;34(2):105-16. | 239 |
| Holmberg et al. (2005) | Holmberg HC, Lindinger S, Stoggl T, Eitzlmair E, Muller E. Biomechanical analysis of double poling in elite cross-country skiers. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2005 May;37(5):807-18. | 177 |
| Hoff et al. (1999) | Hoff J, Helgerud J, Wisloff U. Maximal strength training improves work economy in trained female cross-country skiers. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1999 Jun;31(6):870-7. | 121 |
| Grimsmo et al. (2010) | Grimsmo J, Grundvold I, Maehlum S, Arnesen H. High prevalence of atrial fibrillation in long-term endurance cross-country skiers: echocardiographic findings and possible predictors–a 28-30 years follow-up study. Eur J Cardiovasc Prev Rehabil. 2010 Feb;17(1):100-5. | 118 |
| Andersson et al. (2010) | Andersson E, Supej M, Sandbakk O, Sperlich B, Stoggl T, Holmberg HC. Analysis of sprint cross-country skiing using a differential global navigation satellite system. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2010 Oct;110(3):585-95. | 87 |
| 8. SKATING | ||
| Gould et al. (1993a) | Gould D, Finch LM, Jackson SA. Coping strategies used by national champion figure skaters. Res Q Exerc Sport. 1993 Dec;64(4):453-68. | 142 |
| Herzog et al. (1991) | Herzog W, Guimaraes AC, Anton MG, Carter-Erdman KA. Moment-length relations of rectus femoris muscles of speed skaters/cyclists and runners. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1991 Nov;23(11):1289-96. | 121 |
| van Ingen Schenau et al. (1994) | van Ingen Schenau GJ, de Koning JJ, de Groot G. Optimisation of sprinting performance in running, cycling and speed skating. Sports Med. 1994 Apr;17(4):259-75. | 90 |
| van Ingen Schenau (1982) | van Ingen Schenau GJ. The influence of air friction in speed skating. J Biomech. 1982;15(6):449-58. | 90 |
| Foster et al. (1999) | Foster C, Rundell KW, Snyder AC, Stray-Gundersen J, Kemkers G, Thometz N, et al. Evidence for restricted muscle blood flow during speed skating. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1999 Oct;31(10):1433-40. | 70 |
| 9. SKELETON | ||
| Bullock et al. (2008) | Bullock N, Martin DT, Ross A, Rosemond CD, Jordan MJ, Marino FE. Acute effect of whole-body vibration on sprint and jumping performance in elite skeleton athletes. J Strength Cond Res. 2008 Jul;22(4):1371-4. | 55 |
| Bullock et al. (2009) | Bullock N, Gulbin JP, Martin DT, Ross A, Holland T, Marino F. Talent identification and deliberate programming in skeleton: ice novice to Winter Olympian in 14 months. J Sports Sci. 2009 Feb 15;27(4):397-404. | 51 |
| Sands et al. (2005) | Sands WA, Smith LS, Kivi DM, McNeal JR, Dorman JC, Stone MH, et al. Anthropometric and physical abilities profiles: US National Skeleton Team. Sports Biomech. 2005 Jul;4(2):197-214. | 31 |
| Zanoletti et al. (2006) | Zanoletti C, La Torre A, Merati G, Rampinini E, Impellizzeri FM. Relationship between push phase and final race time in skeleton performance. J Strength Cond Res. 2006 Aug;20(3):579-83. | 26 |
| Bullock et al. (2007) | Bullock N, Martin DT, Ross A, Rosemond D, Marino FE. Effect of long haul travel on maximal sprint performance and diurnal variations in elite skeleton athletes. Br J Sports Med. 2007 Sep;41(9):569-73; discussion 73. | 25 |
| 10. SNOWBOARD | ||
| Bladin et al. (1993) | Bladin C, Giddings P, Robinson M. Australian snowboard injury data base study. A four-year prospective study. Am J Sports Med. 1993 Sep-Oct;21(5):701-4. | 109 |
| Kim et al. (2012) | Kim S, Endres NK, Johnson RJ, Ettlinger CF, Shealy JE. Snowboarding injuries: trends over time and comparisons with alpine skiing injuries. Am J Sports Med. 2012 Apr;40(4):770-6. | 86 |
| Pino and Colville (1989) | Pino EC, Colville MR. Snowboard injuries. Am J Sports Med. 1989 Nov-Dec;17(6):778-81. | 85 |
| Tarazi et al. (1999) | Tarazi F, Dvorak MF, Wing PC. Spinal injuries in skiers and snowboarders. Am J Sports Med. 1999 Mar-Apr;27(2):177-80. | 83 |
| Ronning et al. (2001) | Ronning R, Ronning I, Gerner T, Engebretsen L. The efficacy of wrist protectors in preventing snowboarding injuries. Am J Sports Med. 2001 Sep-Oct;29(5):581-5. | 77 |