Michael N. Sawka

27.9k total citations · 5 hit papers
305 papers, 20.8k citations indexed

About

Michael N. Sawka is a scholar working on Physiology, Rehabilitation and Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. According to data from OpenAlex, Michael N. Sawka has authored 305 papers receiving a total of 20.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 223 papers in Physiology, 123 papers in Rehabilitation and 70 papers in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Recurrent topics in Michael N. Sawka's work include Thermoregulation and physiological responses (209 papers), Exercise and Physiological Responses (120 papers) and Sports Performance and Training (67 papers). Michael N. Sawka is often cited by papers focused on Thermoregulation and physiological responses (209 papers), Exercise and Physiological Responses (120 papers) and Sports Performance and Training (67 papers). Michael N. Sawka collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Australia. Michael N. Sawka's co-authors include Samuel N. Cheuvront, Scott J. Montain, K. B. Pandolf, Robert W. Kenefick, Víctor A. Convertino, Andrew Young, W. A. Latzka, Lawrence E. Armstrong, Gary W. Mack and L. C. Senay and has published in prestigious journals such as JAMA, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and The FASEB Journal.

In The Last Decade

Michael N. Sawka

298 papers receiving 19.6k citations

Hit Papers

5 papers align trajectories

What are hit papers?

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.

ACSM Position Stand: Exercise and Fluid Replacement

1996 1.6k citations Michael N. Sawka et al. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise profile →
Comprehensive Physiology

2010 1.2k citations Michael N. Sawka et al. profile →
Exercise and Fluid Replacement

2007 1.1k citations Michael N. Sawka et al. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise profile →
National Athletic Trainers' Association Position Statement: Exertional Heat Illnesses

2015 516 citations Michael N. Sawka et al. profile →
Adaptations and mechanisms of human heat acclimation: Applications for competitive athletes and sports

2015 404 citations Julien D. Périard, Sébastien Racinais et al. profile →

Peers

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Michael N. Sawka

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#	Work	Indexed citations
1	Influence of Exercise Heat Acclimation Protocol Characteristics on Adaptation Kinetics: A Quantitative Review With Bayesian Meta‐Regressions 2025 ·Comprehensive physiology ·(unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Monica K. Kelly, (unknown), Amelia J. Carr, Michael N. Sawka, Andrew P. Woodward, Brad Clark, Julien D. Périard	1
2	Whole body sweat rate prediction: outdoor running and cycling exercise 2024 ·Journal of Applied Physiology ·Ollie Jay, Julien D. Périard, Brad Clark, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Richard R. Gonzalez, Michael N. Sawka	2
3	Indicators to assess physiological heat strain – Part 1: Systematic review 2022 ·Temperature ·Leonidas G. Ioannou, Konstantinos Mantzios, Lydia Tsoutsoubi, Sean R. Notley, Petros C. Dinas, Matt Brearley, Yoram Epstein, George Havenith, Michael N. Sawka, Peter Bröde, Igor B. Mekjavić, Glen P. Kenny, Thomas E. Bernard, Lars Nybo, Andreas D. Flouris	39
4	Exertional heat stroke: nutritional considerations 2022 ·Experimental Physiology ·Jason Lee, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), Michael N. Sawka	9
5	Indicators to assess physiological heat strain – Part 2: Delphi exercise 2022 ·Temperature ·Leonidas G. Ioannou, Petros C. Dinas, Sean R. Notley, (unknown), George Gourzoulidis, Matt Brearley, Yoram Epstein, George Havenith, Michael N. Sawka, Peter Bröde, Igor B. Mekjavić, Glen P. Kenny, Thomas E. Bernard, Lars Nybo, Andreas D. Flouris	13
6	Unifying the Estimation of Blood Volume Decompensation Status in a Porcine Model of Relative and Absolute Hypovolemia Via Wearable Sensing 2021 ·IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics ·(unknown), (unknown), Sungtae An, (unknown), Jin‐Oh Hahn, Michael N. Sawka, Omer T. Inan	15
7	Acoustical Emission Analysis by Unsupervised Graph Mining: A Novel Biomarker of Knee Health Status 2017 ·IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering ·Sinan Hersek, Maziyar Baran Pouyan, Caitlin N. Teague, Michael N. Sawka, Mindy Millard‐Stafford, Géza F. Kogler, (unknown), Omer T. Inan	36
8	Position statement: Recommendations on training and competing in the heat. 2015 ·Sports Medicine ·Sébastien Racinais, (unknown), Aaron J. Coutts, Andreas D. Flouris, Olivier Girard, (unknown), Christophe Hausswirth, Ollie Jay, Jong‐Koo Lee, Nigel Mitchell, George P. Nassis, Lars Nybo, (unknown), Bart Roelands, Michael N. Sawka, Jonathan E. Wingo, (unknown)	25
9	Assessment of extracellular dehydration using saliva osmolality 2013 ·European Journal of Applied Physiology ·Brett R. Ely, Samuel N. Cheuvront, Robert W. Kenefick, (unknown), (unknown), Neil P. Walsh, Michael N. Sawka	10
10	Biological variation and diagnostic accuracy of dehydration assessment markers 2010 ·American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ·Samuel N. Cheuvront, Brett R. Ely, Robert W. Kenefick, Michael N. Sawka	298
11	Thermoregulatory Function During the Marathon 2007 ·Sports Medicine ·Robert W. Kenefick, Samuel N. Cheuvront, Michael N. Sawka	78
12	Evaluation of the limits to accurate sweat loss prediction during prolonged exercise 2007 ·European Journal of Applied Physiology ·Samuel N. Cheuvront, Scott J. Montain, Daniel A. Goodman, Laurie Blanchard, Michael N. Sawka	45
13	Epidemiology of Hospitalizations and Deaths from Heat Illness in Soldiers 2005 ·Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ·Rob Carter, Samuel N. Cheuvront, Jeffrey O. Williams, Margaret A. Kolka, Lou A. Stephenson, Michael N. Sawka, Paul J. Amoroso	234
14	Physical Exercise and Exhaustion from Heat Strain 2001 ·Samuel N. Cheuvront, Michael N. Sawka	5
15	Hydration effects on thermoregulation and performance in the heat 2001 ·Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A Molecular & Integrative Physiology ·Michael N. Sawka, Scott J. Montain, W. A. Latzka	200
16	Does erythrocyte infusion improve 3.2-km run performance at high altitude? 1998 ·European Journal of Applied Physiology ·K. B. Pandolf, Andrew J. Young, Michael N. Sawka, (unknown), (unknown), (unknown), B. J. Freund, C. R. Valeri	11
17	The use of blood doping as an ergogenic aid 1996 ·Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ·Michael N. Sawka, M. J. Joyner, D. S. Miles, Robert J. Robertson, Lawrence L. Spriet, A. J. Young	10
18	Pyridostigmine bromide does not alter thermoregulation during exercise in cold air 1994 ·Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology ·Donald E. Roberts, Michael N. Sawka, Andrew J. Young, B. J. Freund	2
19	Effectiveness of an Air-Cooled Vest in Reducing Heat Stress of Soldiers in Chemical Protective Clothing, 1985 ·Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) ·N. A. Pimental, Michael N. Sawka, (unknown)	0
20	Influence of heat stress and acclimation on maximal aerobic power 1984 ·Bruce S. Cadarette, Andrew Young, L. Levine, K. B. Pandolf, Michael N. Sawka	1

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