Key papers in Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Pofolia’s corpus holds 79 papers from the Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation subfield (2012–2026). The list below starts with the most cited.
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Ranked by citation count. Because citations accumulate over time, this list naturally leans towards work published a few years ago; for where the field is now, see “recently added”.
Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · 2012 · FWCI 514.33 · 3,931 citations
Multi-component exercise programs, both group and home-based, significantly reduce the rate and risk of falls in community-dwelling older adults. Home safety assessments and modifications also effectively decrease fall incidence.
World guidelines for falls prevention and management for older adults: a global initiative
Age and Ageing · 2022 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 502.46 · 1,552 citations · Open access
New global guidelines offer a unified, person-centered approach to preventing and managing falls in older adults, addressing inconsistencies in previous recommendations and considering resource limitations.
Analysis of Selected Physical Fitness, Physiological, and Psychological Variables among Government, Government-Aided, and Private School Boys in Chennai District
International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT) · 2024 · FWCI 1358.34 · 1,546 citations
Boys in private schools in Chennai exhibit superior physical fitness and lower stress levels compared to those in government and government-aided schools, according to a study of 300 students aged 12-15.
Medical Costs of Fatal and Nonfatal Falls in Older Adults
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2018 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 218.30 · 1,446 citations · Open access
In 2015, falls among US adults aged 65 and older incurred an estimated $50.0 billion in medical costs, with nonfatal falls accounting for the majority of this expenditure.
Qualitative Research Methods in Sport, Exercise and Health: From process to product
QMiP Bulletin · 2015 · FWCI 311.60 · 1,438 citations
This text provides a comprehensive guide to qualitative research methods in sport, exercise, and health, covering the entire research process from conceptualization to reporting findings.
Exercise for preventing falls in older people living in the community
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · 2019 · FWCI 265.14 · 1,267 citations
Exercise interventions significantly reduce the rate of falls by 23% and the number of people experiencing falls by 15% in community-dwelling older adults, based on high-certainty evidence from 108 randomized controlled trials.
Research methods in physical activity
Journal of Sports Sciences · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 187.12 · 1,258 citations
A book on research methods in physical activity has reached its seventh edition over 30 years, indicating sustained relevance and value.
Falls and Fall Injuries Among Adults Aged ≥65 Years — United States, 2014
MMWR Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 8.00 · FWCI 138.70 · 1,249 citations · Open access
In 2014, nearly 29 million falls among US adults aged 65+ resulted in 7 million injuries, with 27,000 deaths and 2.8 million emergency department visits.
Walking Speed: The Functional Vital Sign
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity · 2014 · Q2 · FWCI 40.43 · 1,194 citations
Walking speed (WS) is a validated, sensitive measure for assessing and monitoring functional status and overall health, earning it the title of the "sixth vital sign".
Sample size used to validate a scale: a review of publications on newly-developed patient reported outcomes measures
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 39.82 · 1,135 citations · Open access
In German seniors (n=1,792), reporting one fall in the past year reduced quality of life scores by 4.1 points on the EQ-5D scale, while two or more falls reduced it by 9.0 points compared to those with no falls.
Exercise to prevent falls in older adults: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
British Journal of Sports Medicine · 2016 · Q1 · SJR 4.00 · FWCI 13.18 · 1,087 citations · Open access
Updated meta-analysis confirms exercise reduces falls by 21% in community-dwelling older adults, with programs challenging balance and exceeding 3 hours/week showing a 39% reduction.
Gait and Cognition: A Complementary Approach to Understanding Brain Function and the Risk of Falling
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 74.12 · 1,053 citations
Gait and cognitive functions are increasingly recognized as interconnected in older adults, with alterations in one predicting decline in the other and increasing fall risk.
Is the Timed Up and Go test a useful predictor of risk of falls in community dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta- analysis
BMC Geriatrics · 2014 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 7.63 · 994 citations · Open access
The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, using a threshold of >=13.5 seconds, has limited ability to predict falls in community-dwelling older adults, showing higher specificity (0.74) than sensitivity (0.31).
Instructional Models in Physical Education
2017 · FWCI 115.87 · 939 citations
This book provides physical educators with a comprehensive plan for incorporating instructional models into their teaching, aiming to improve student learning and meet educational standards.
Effects of Different Exercise Interventions on Risk of Falls, Gait Ability, and Balance in Physically Frail Older Adults: A Systematic Review
Rejuvenation Research · 2013 · Q3 · FWCI 5.36 · 936 citations
Multi-component exercise programs combining strength, endurance, and balance training appear most effective for improving fall risk, gait, balance, and strength in physically frail older adults.
Tai Chi and Postural Stability in Patients with Parkinson's Disease
New England Journal of Medicine · 2012 · Q1 · SJR 18.00 · FWCI 136.26 · 887 citations · Open access
A 24-week tai chi program significantly improved postural control in patients with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease compared to resistance training and stretching.
Interventions for preventing falls in older people in care facilities and hospitals
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · 2012 · FWCI 85.64 · 878 citations · Open access
This systematic review found that for older adults in care facilities, vitamin D supplementation likely reduces the rate of falls, but evidence for other interventions like exercise or medication review is uncertain or suggests little to no effect.
Qualitative Research Methods in Sport, Exercise and Health
2013 · FWCI 40.15 · 830 citations
This text provides a comprehensive guide to qualitative research methods in sport, exercise, and health, covering the entire research process from conceptualization to reporting findings.
Age-related decrease in physical activity and functional fitness among elderly men and women
Clinical Interventions in Aging · 2013 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 44.31 · 770 citations · Open access
Older elderly individuals (70-80 years) exhibit significantly lower physical activity levels and poorer functional fitness compared to younger elderly individuals (60-69 years), with this decline being comparable between men and women.
Experimental Study on Effectiveness of Square Stepping Exercise for Fall Risk Mitigation Among Senior Citizens
International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT) · 2024 · FWCI 645.23 · 733 citations
Square Stepping Exercise (SSE) is as effective as traditional strength and balance training in improving lower-extremity functional fitness and reducing fall risk in seniors, offering a low-cost alternative.
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Postural control and knee joint importance during quiet standing in individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
PLoS ONE · 2026 · Q1 · Open access
Individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) rely more on knee and hip accelerations for postural control during quiet standing, especially with eyes closed, compared to healthy individuals.
Experimental Study on Effectiveness of Square Stepping Exercise for Fall Risk Mitigation Among Senior Citizens
International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT) · 2024 · FWCI 645.23 · 733 citations
Square Stepping Exercise (SSE) is as effective as traditional strength and balance training in improving lower-extremity functional fitness and reducing fall risk in seniors, offering a low-cost alternative.
Analysis of Selected Physical Fitness, Physiological, and Psychological Variables among Government, Government-Aided, and Private School Boys in Chennai District
International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT) · 2024 · FWCI 1358.34 · 1,546 citations
Boys in private schools in Chennai exhibit superior physical fitness and lower stress levels compared to those in government and government-aided schools, according to a study of 300 students aged 12-15.
World guidelines for falls prevention and management for older adults: a global initiative
Age and Ageing · 2022 · Q1 · SJR 2.00 · FWCI 502.46 · 1,552 citations · Open access
New global guidelines offer a unified, person-centered approach to preventing and managing falls in older adults, addressing inconsistencies in previous recommendations and considering resource limitations.
Global prevalence of falls in the older adults: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis
Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research · 2022 · Q1 · SJR 1.00 · FWCI 21.21 · 437 citations · Open access
Globally, 26.5% of older adults experience falls, with Oceania (34.4%) and America (27.9%) showing the highest prevalence.
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