Remarkable citation impact of elite athlete recovery and performance research
Clare Ardern, Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia, has made significant contributions to sports medicine through her research on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Her 2017 publication 3 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) has achieved exceptional influence with 340 citations—91 times the field average. This landmark study highlighted that 83% of elite athletes return to their preinjury sport level and underscored the effectiveness of ACL reconstruction, setting new standards for recovery expectations and clinical practices. Together with the success of her previous paper, this has further solidified her impact. With 992 citations across 11 categories and a citation rate approximately 216 times the average for similar studies, Ardern’s review 4 of return to sport rates following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery continues to guide postoperative rehabilitation strategies.
The ongoing impact of our research, which is still being cited today, underscores BJSM’s reputation for publishing significant and valuable work, highlighting the broad readership that benefits from BJSM’s research.” Clare Ardern, PhD , Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia
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