Ríos Riquelme Mario, Denche-Zamorano Ángel, Salas-Gómez Diana, Castillo-Paredes Antonio, Ferrari Gerson, Marín-Guajardo Cecilia, Loro-Ferrer Juan Francisco
Escuela de Doctorado de la ULPGC, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35001 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
Escuela de Ciencias de la Actividad Física, el Deporte y la Salud, Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH), Santiago 9170022, Chile.
Sports (Basel). 2025 May 12;13(5):145. doi: 10.3390/sports13050145.
Isometric training is a method focused on muscle strengthening without joint movement and has gained attention in recent years due to its applicability in rehabilitation and sports medicine. However, no comprehensive bibliometric analysis focused exclusively on adult populations has been performed. This study aimed to analyze the scientific production related to isometric training in adults; identify prominent authors, journals, and thematic trends; and evaluate the evolution of interest in this field over time. A bibliometric review was performed using the Web of Science Core Collection (SCI-E, SSCI, and ESCI). A specific search strategy was applied to identify articles and reviews focused on isometric training in adult populations. A total of 238 records met the inclusion criteria. Data were analyzed using Excel 2016 and VOSviewer software1.6.20. Bibliometric indicators such as Price's Law, Bradford's Law, Lotka's Law, h-index, and co-occurrence and co-authorship network analysis were applied. The results showed a steady increase in publications in the last decade, highlighting the categories of Sports Science, Physiology, and Cardiovascular. The was the most frequent source, and Springer Nature was the most prolific publisher. The h-index identified 21 highly cited papers, and Lotka's Law confirmed the existence of a small group of prolific authors. VOSviewer analysis revealed clear thematic clusters, mainly around blood pressure regulation, rehabilitation, and aging. International collaboration was evident, with the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom leading the co-authorship networks. Scientific interest in isometric training for adult populations is growing, particularly in relation to cardiovascular health and rehabilitation. Despite this, gaps remain in terms of methodological consistency and standardized protocols. Addressing these issues could improve the applicability and scientific impact of this training modality.
等长训练是一种专注于在无关节运动情况下增强肌肉力量的方法，近年来因其在康复和运动医学中的适用性而受到关注。然而，尚未进行专门针对成年人群体的全面文献计量分析。本研究旨在分析与成年人等长训练相关的科研成果；识别杰出作者、期刊和主题趋势；并评估该领域随时间的兴趣演变。使用科学网核心合集（SCI-E、SSCI和ESCI）进行了文献计量综述。应用了特定的搜索策略来识别专注于成年人群体等长训练的文章和综述。共有238条记录符合纳入标准。使用Excel 2016和VOSviewer软件1.6.20对数据进行了分析。应用了诸如普赖斯定律、布拉德福定律、洛特卡定律、h指数以及共现和共同作者网络分析等文献计量指标。结果显示，过去十年中出版物数量稳步增加，突出了体育科学、生理学和心血管等类别。《 》是最常见的来源，施普林格自然出版集团是最多产的出版商。h指数识别出21篇高被引论文，洛特卡定律证实了存在一小群多产作者。VOSviewer分析揭示了清晰的主题聚类，主要围绕血压调节、康复和衰老。国际合作很明显，美国、加拿大和英国在共同作者网络中处于领先地位。对成年人群体等长训练的科学兴趣正在增长，特别是在心血管健康和康复方面。尽管如此，在方法一致性和标准化方案方面仍存在差距。解决这些问题可以提高这种训练方式的适用性和科学影响力。
