Isokinetics and Exercise Science

Impact Factor
2023
0.7
CiteScore
2023
1.2

Volume

32, 4 issues

Latest issue

32:1 online 26 January 2024

Next issue

32:2 scheduled for April 2024

Back volumes

From volume 1, 1991

ISSN print

0959-3020

ISSN online

1878-5913

Aims & Scope

Isokinetics and Exercise Science (IES) is an international journal devoted to the study of theoretical and applied aspects of human muscle performance on one hand and of exercise, in the broader sense, on the other. Since isokinetic dynamometry constitutes the major tool in this area, the journal takes a particular interest in exploring the considerable potential of this technology.

IES publishes methodological and interventional studies, putting special emphasis on reproducibility and validity issues and applications in basic research topics such as motor learning paradigms and electromyography and clinical applications.

The journal welcomes submissions in the form of research papers, reviews, case studies and technical reports from professionals in the fields of sports medicine, therapeutic exercise and exercise physiology.

Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief

Prof. Zeevi Dvir
Department of Physical Therapy
Sackler Faculty of Medicine
Tel Aviv University

P.O. Box 39040, Ramat Aviv
69978 Tel Aviv
Israel

Tel.: +972 3 640 9019
Fax:+972 3 640 9223
Email: zdvir@tauex.tau.ac.il

Editorial Board

Vassilius Baltzopoulos, PhD
Biomechanics
John Moores University, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Sigal Ben-Zaken, PhD
Biochemistry
The Zinmann College, Wingate Institute, Netanya, Israel

Rodrigo Bini, PhD, AES (ESSA)
Exercise Science
College of Science, Health and Engineering, La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia

Richard Bohannon, EdD
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Consultants, Fuquay-Varina, NC, USA

Lee E. Brown, EdD
Strength & Conditioning
Dept. of Kinesiology, California State University, Fullerton, CA, USA

Sven Bruhn, PhD
Sport Science
Institute for Sports Science, University of Rostock, Rostock, Germany

Jan Cabri, PhD
Sport Science
Luxembourg Institute of Research in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Science, Luxemburg

John Caruso, PhD
Strength & Conditioning
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA

Joaquim Chaler, MD, PhD
Rehabilitation Medicine
PM&R Department, Mutua Terrassa Rehabilitation Hospital, Terrassa, Spain

Nicholas C. Clark, PhD
Sport Science
Essex University, Essex, United Kingdom

Jean-Louis Croisier, PhD
Physical Therapy
Dept. of Human Movement Sciences, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium

Francis Degache, PhD
Physical Therapy
ISSUL Institute of Sport Sciences, Dept. of Physiology, University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland

Franca Deriu, MD, PhD
Neurophysiology
Dept. of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy

Nick Draper, PhD
Sport Science
University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand

Pascal Edouard, MD, PhD
Sports Medicine
Dept. of Clinical and Exercise Physiology, University Hospital of St. Etienne, St. Etienne, France

Tilman Engel, PhD
Exercise Science
Center of Sports Medicine, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany

Steven Eustace, PhD
Biomechanics
Coventry University, Coventry, United Kingdom

Michael Fish, PhD
Sport Science
Division of Health and Wellbeing, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, United Kingdom

François Fourchet, PhD
Physical Therapy
Hôpital La Tour, Geneva, Switzerland

Simon M. Fryer, PhD
Sport Science
University of Gloucestershire, Gloucester, United Kingdom

Weijie Fu, PhD
Sport Science
Sports Biomechanics Research Center, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China

Vedran Hadjic, MD
Sports Medicine
Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia

H.-C. Heitkamp, MD
Exercise Physiology
Institute of Sports Medicine, Faculty of Science, University of Paderborn, Paderborn, Germany

Glyn Howatson, PhD
Sport Science
Dept. Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Northumbria University, Newcastle, United Kingdom

Jayden Hunter, PhD, ESSAM AEP
Exercise Physiology
La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, Bendigo, Australia

Omri Inbar, EdD (Retired)
Exercise Physiology
Department of Research, Wingate Institute, Netanya, Israel

Jennifer Keating, PhD
Physical Therapy
Dept. of Physical Therapy, Monash University, Bundoora, Australia

Ayse Kin Isler, PhD
Exercise Science
Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey

Eleftherios Kellis, PhD
Biomechanics
Dept. of Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Serres, Greece

Feza Korkusuz, MD
Orthopedics
Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey

Jan Lexell, MD, PhD
Rehabilitation Medicine
Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden

Dario Lieberman, PhD
Biomechanics
Dept. of Physical Therapy, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel

Noriaki Maeda, PhD
Sport Science
Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan

Nicola A. Maffiuletti, PhD
Physical Therapy
Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland

Andrea Manca, PhD
Neurophysiology
Dept. of Biomedical Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy

Wollner Materko, DSc
Exercise Physiology, Neuroscience
Universidade Federal do Amapá, Macapá, AP, Brazil

Joshua Mattock, PhD
Biomechanics
Biomechanics Research Laboratory, Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia

Frank Mayer, MD
Orthopedics
Human Movement Science Faculty, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany

David McGhie, PhD
Sport Science
Nord University, Levanger, Norway

Alison McGregor, PhD
Exercise Science
Dept. of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom

Prof. Vladimir Medved, PhDEE
Electrical Engineering
Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Steffen Müller, PhD
Exercise Science
Hochschule Trier, Trier, Germany

Jaeseop Oh, PhD, PT
Physical Therapy
Inje University, Gimhae, Republic of Korea

Evangelos Pappas, PhD
Physical Therapy
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, Australia

Jason Pedley, PhD
Strength & Conditioning
Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, United Kingdom

David Perrin, PhD
Exercise Science
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA

Pierre Portero, PhD
Physical Therapy
Dept. of Sport Sciences, University of Paris VIII and Hôpital Rothschild, Paris, France

Sergi Garcia Retortillo, PhD
Exercise Physiology
School for Health and Sport, University of Girona, Girona, Spain

Marcelo Riberto, PhD
Rehabilitation Medicine
Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil

Lucie Risch, PhD
Physical Therapy
Center of Sports Medicine, University of Potsdam, Potsdam, Germany

Blanca Roman Viñas, MD, PhD
Sports Medicine
University of Girona, Girona, Spain

Cassio V. Ruas, PhD
Strength & Conditioning
Brazilian Institute of Neuroscience and Neurotechnology, University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
School of Medical and Health Sciences, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Australia

Andreas Schlumberger, PhD
Strength & Conditioning
Liverpool Football Club, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Justin Sullivan, PhD
Physical Therapy
University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

T. Brock Symons, PhD
Exercise Physiology
Department of Counseling, Health & Kinesiology, Texas A&M University, San Antonio, TX, USA

Luigi Tesio, MD
Rehabilitation Medicine
Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy

Gökhan Umutlu, PhD
Exercise Science
School of Physical Education and Sports, Final International University, Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus

Franceska Zampeli, PhD
Orthopedics
University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece

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Manuscripts must be written in English. Authors whose native language is not English are recommended to seek the advice of a native English speaker, if possible, before submitting their manuscripts.

Manuscripts should be prepared with wide margins and double spacing throughout, including the abstract, footnotes and references. Every page of the manuscript, including the title page, references, tables, etc., should be numbered. However, in the text no reference should be made to page numbers; if necessary, one may refer to sections. Try to avoid the excessive use of italics and bold face.

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Headings and subheadings should be numbered and typed on a separate line, without indentation.

Numbers should appear with decimal point, not comma: 12.3, not 12,3

SI units should be used, i.e., the units based on the metre, kilogramme, second, etc.

The main outcome measure in angular isokinetic dynamometry is the Moment (not torque) from which the peak moment, expressed in Nm, is derived. Likewise, the main outcome measure in linear or quasi-linear isokinetic dynamometry is the Force, from which the peak force, expressed in N, is derived.

When referring to 'time' please use e.g. 5-s, not 5 seconds, 3-min, not 3 minutes, 1-h, not 1 hour and 2-d, not 2 days. Weight should be quoted in kgf, while mass, in kg.

Please note:

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  2. Where relevant, Effect Size should be quoted
  3. In muscle performance studies, especially where strength is the main outcome factor, pooling of genders is strictly unacceptable. When strength ratios are quoted, pooling may be allowed as long as it is physiologically and statistically valid    

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[2] Murray PR, Rosenthal KS, Kobayashi GS, Pfaller MA. Medical microbiology. 4th ed. St. Louis: Mosby; 2002.
[3] Berkow R, Fletcher AJ, editors. The Merck manual of diagnosis and therapy. 16th ed. Rahway (NJ): Merck Research Laboratories; 1992.
[4] Meltzer PS, Kallioniemi A, Trent JM. Chromosome alterations in human solid tumors. In: Vogelstein B, Kinzler KW, editors. The genetic basis of human cancer. New York: McGrawHill; 2002. p. 93113.
[5] Canadian Cancer Society [homepage on the Internet]. Toronto: The Society; 2006 [updated 2006 May 12; cited 2006 Oct 17]. Available from: www.cancer.ca/.

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