Christopher M. Powers

20.3k total citations · 3 hit papers
235 papers, 13.8k citations indexed

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Christopher M. Powers is a scholar working on Biomedical Engineering, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Surgery. According to data from OpenAlex, Christopher M. Powers has authored 235 papers receiving a total of 13.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 184 papers in Biomedical Engineering, 144 papers in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and 92 papers in Surgery. Recurrent topics in Christopher M. Powers's work include Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies (156 papers), Sports injuries and prevention (95 papers) and Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques (48 papers). Christopher M. Powers is often cited by papers focused on Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies (156 papers), Sports injuries and prevention (95 papers) and Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques (48 papers). Christopher M. Powers collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Taiwan. Christopher M. Powers's co-authors include Richard B. Souza, Susan M. Sigward, Jacklyn Heino Brechter, Samuel R. Ward, Robert F. Landel, Christine D. Pollard, Irene S. Davis, Jacquelin Perry, Michael Fredericson and Shawn Farrokhi and has published in prestigious journals such as Annals of Internal Medicine, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and Scientific Reports.

In The Last Decade

Christopher M. Powers

229 papers receiving 13.0k citations

Hit Papers

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

The Influence of Abnormal Hip Mechanics on Knee Injury: A Biomechanical Perspective

2010 815 citations Christopher M. Powers Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy profile →
The Influence of Altered Lower-Extremity Kinematics on Patellofemoral Joint Dysfunction: A Theoretical Perspective

2003 709 citations Christopher M. Powers Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy profile →
2016 Patellofemoral pain consensus statement from the 4th International Patellofemoral Pain Research Retreat, Manchester. Part 1: Terminology, definitions, clinical examination, natural history, patellofemoral osteoarthritis and patient-reported outcome measures

2016 398 citations Kay M. Crossley, Natalie J. Collins et al. British Journal of Sports Medicine profile →

Author Peers

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Author						Papers	Cites
Christopher M. Powers	10.6k	9.2k	5.7k	1.6k	1.0k	235	13.8k
Erik Witvrouw	5.1k 0.5×	9.3k 1.0×	6.1k 1.1×	908 0.6×	606 0.6×	209	13.6k
Jay Hertel	10.5k 1.0×	18.1k 2.0×	5.1k 0.9×	389 0.2×	833 0.8×	365	21.6k
Benno M. Nigg	11.6k 1.1×	10.7k 1.2×	2.7k 0.5×	654 0.4×	3.4k 3.3×	305	16.0k
Irene S. Davis	10.4k 1.0×	9.1k 1.0×	2.4k 0.4×	1.3k 0.8×	2.1k 2.1×	164	12.1k
Bill Vicenzino	6.5k 0.6×	11.2k 1.2×	6.8k 1.2×	969 0.6×	1.5k 1.5×	453	18.8k
Bryan C. Heiderscheit	4.0k 0.4×	5.3k 0.6×	2.0k 0.3×	397 0.2×	344 0.3×	169	7.7k
Darin A. Padua	5.0k 0.5×	8.4k 0.9×	6.2k 1.1×	585 0.4×	137 0.1×	218	11.7k
Michael Fredericson	4.4k 0.4×	5.2k 0.6×	3.0k 0.5×	652 0.4×	227 0.2×	208	8.2k
Scott M. Lephart	4.7k 0.4×	8.6k 0.9×	7.8k 1.4×	724 0.4×	112 0.1×	211	13.6k
Julie R. Steele	3.4k 0.3×	3.6k 0.4×	2.1k 0.4×	931 0.6×	1.3k 1.2×	257	9.1k

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Souza, Richard B., et al.. (2025). Quantification of patellofemoral joint stress in females who have undergone ACL reconstruction: Implications for early onset osteoarthritis. Journal of Biomechanics. 189. 112844–112844.

Shih, Yo, Christopher M. Powers, & Beth E. Fisher. (2024). Reliability of a method to assess corticomotor excitability of lower limb muscles using a normalized EMG motor thresholding procedure. Scientific Reports. 14(1). 2052–2052. 1 indexed citations

Straub, Rachel K. & Christopher M. Powers. (2024). A Biomechanical Review of the Squat Exercise: Implications for Clinical Practice. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. 19(4). 490–501. 11 indexed citations

Finley, James M., et al.. (2023). Reactive responses of the arms increase the Margins of Stability and decrease center of mass dynamics during a slip perturbation. Journal of Biomechanics. 157. 111737–111737. 5 indexed citations

Kulig, Kornelia, et al.. (2022). Gluteal activation during squatting reduces acetabular contact pressure in persons with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: A patient-specific finite element analysis. Clinical Biomechanics. 101. 105849–105849. 6 indexed citations

Barton, Christian J., Danilo de Oliveira Silva, Sarah Morton, et al.. (2021). REPORT-PFP: a consensus from the International Patellofemoral Research Network to improve REPORTing of quantitative PatelloFemoral Pain studies. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 55(20). bjsports–2020. 40 indexed citations

Powers, Christopher M., et al.. (2021). The Effects of a Comprehensive Golf Training Program on Measures of Physical Performance and Dynamic Balance in Older Military Veterans. 9(1). 18985. 4 indexed citations

Powers, Christopher M., et al.. (2018). The Influence of Footwear Tread Groove Orientation on Slip Outcome and Slip Severity. Journal of Testing and Evaluation. 47(5). 3740–3750. 3 indexed citations

Yin, Li, et al.. (2016). Does Patella Tendon Tenodesis Improve Tibial Tubercle Distalization in Treating Patella Alta? A Computational Study. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. 474(11). 2451–2461. 6 indexed citations

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Straub, Rachel K., et al.. (2012). The VMO:VL activation ratio while squatting with hip adduction is influenced by the choice of recording electrode. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 23(2). 443–447. 16 indexed citations

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Ho, Kai‐Yu, Peng Hu, Joyce H. Keyak, Patrick M. Colletti, & Christopher M. Powers. (2012). Measuring bone mineral density with fat–water MRI: comparison with computed tomography. Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 37(1). 237–242. 14 indexed citations

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Tsai, Liang‐Ching, Patrick M. Colletti, & Christopher M. Powers. (2011). Magnetic Resonance Imaging–Measured Muscle Parameters Improved Knee Moment Prediction of an EMG-Driven Model. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 44(2). 305–312. 19 indexed citations

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Farrokhi, Shawn, Joyce H. Keyak, & Christopher M. Powers. (2010). Individuals with patellofemoral pain exhibit greater patellofemoral joint stress: a finite element analysis study. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. 19(3). 287–294. 193 indexed citations

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Souza, Richard B. & Christopher M. Powers. (2008). Predictors of Hip Internal Rotation during Running. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 37(3). 579–587. 170 indexed citations

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Pollard, Christine D., Susan M. Sigward, & Christopher M. Powers. (2007). Gender Differences in Hip Joint Kinematics and Kinetics During Side-Step Cutting Maneuver. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine. 17(1). 38–42. 94 indexed citations

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Powers, Christopher M., et al.. (2007). Assessment of Walkway Tribometer Readings in Evaluating Slip Resistance: A Gait‐Based Approach. Journal of Forensic Sciences. 52(2). 400–405. 22 indexed citations

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Burnfield, Judith M., Yi‐Ju Tsai, & Christopher M. Powers. (2004). Comparison of utilized coefficient of friction during different walking tasks in persons with and without a disability. Gait & Posture. 22(1). 82–88. 37 indexed citations

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Powers, Christopher M., et al.. (1999). Criterion-Related Validity of a Clinical Measurement To Determine the Medial/Lateral Component of Patellar Orientation. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 29(7). 372–377. 37 indexed citations

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Dobbs, Debra, et al.. (1999). Reliability of McConnell's Classification of Patellar Orientation in Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Subjects. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 29(7). 378–393. 50 indexed citations

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Powers, Christopher M.. (1998). Rehabilitation of Patellofemoral Joint Disorders: A Critical Review. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 28(5). 345–354. 190 indexed citations

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