Paula M. Ludewig

11.2k total citations · 5 hit papers
100 papers, 8.1k citations indexed

About

Paula M. Ludewig is a scholar working on Surgery, Epidemiology and Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. According to data from OpenAlex, Paula M. Ludewig has authored 100 papers receiving a total of 8.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 85 papers in Surgery, 67 papers in Epidemiology and 16 papers in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. Recurrent topics in Paula M. Ludewig's work include Shoulder Injury and Treatment (79 papers), Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries (67 papers) and Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation (50 papers). Paula M. Ludewig is often cited by papers focused on Shoulder Injury and Treatment (79 papers), Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries (67 papers) and Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation (50 papers). Paula M. Ludewig collaborates with scholars based in United States, Brazil and India. Paula M. Ludewig's co-authors include Thomas M. Cook, John D. Borstad, Jonathan P. Braman, Jonathan Reynolds, Vandana Phadke, Robert F. LaPrade, Deborah A. Nawoczenski, Lori A. Michener, Peter Rundquist and Cort J. Cieminski and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and The American Journal of Sports Medicine.

In The Last Decade

Paula M. Ludewig

97 papers receiving 7.6k citations

Hit Papers

Alterations in Shoulder Kinematics and Associated Muscle ... 1999 2026 2008 2017 2000 2009 1999 2009 2013 400 800 1.2k
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.

  1. Alterations in Shoulder Kinematics and Associated Muscle Activity in People With Symptoms of Shoulder Impingement
    2000 1.2k citations Paula M. Ludewig, Thomas M. Cook Physical Therapy profile →
  2. The Association of Scapular Kinematics and Glenohumeral Joint Pathologies
    2009 631 citations Paula M. Ludewig, Jonathan Reynolds Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy profile →
  3. Comparison of 3-Dimensional Scapular Position and Orientation Between Subjects With and Without Shoulder Impingement
    1999 511 citations Paula M. Ludewig et al. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy profile →
  4. Motion of the Shoulder Complex During Multiplanar Humeral Elevation
    2009 466 citations Paula M. Ludewig, Jonathan P. Braman et al. profile →
  5. Clinical implications of scapular dyskinesis in shoulder injury: the 2013 consensus statement from the ‘scapular summit’
    2013 463 citations Paula M. Ludewig et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Paula M. Ludewig United States 41 7.2k 5.4k 1.6k 1.2k 752 100 8.1k
Ann Cools Belgium 50 5.6k 0.8× 3.1k 0.6× 2.1k 1.3× 2.6k 2.1× 846 1.1× 170 7.6k
Philip McClure United States 36 6.4k 0.9× 4.5k 0.8× 2.3k 1.4× 1.3k 1.1× 441 0.6× 74 7.8k
Tim L. Uhl United States 43 4.5k 0.6× 1.9k 0.4× 1.3k 0.8× 3.7k 3.0× 2.5k 3.3× 195 7.3k
W. Ben Kibler United States 42 7.4k 1.0× 5.4k 1.0× 1.1k 0.7× 3.6k 2.9× 1.2k 1.6× 119 9.2k
Aaron Sciascia United States 26 3.4k 0.5× 2.3k 0.4× 772 0.5× 1.5k 1.2× 502 0.7× 87 4.3k
Hélène Moffet Canada 31 2.4k 0.3× 772 0.1× 542 0.3× 342 0.3× 504 0.7× 75 3.7k
Jorma Styf Sweden 35 2.2k 0.3× 388 0.1× 962 0.6× 1.3k 1.0× 565 0.8× 106 3.6k
Ron L. Diercks Netherlands 33 2.6k 0.4× 916 0.2× 416 0.3× 1.9k 1.6× 979 1.3× 119 4.1k
Marilyn Pink United States 45 5.0k 0.7× 2.4k 0.4× 467 0.3× 2.2k 1.8× 1.6k 2.1× 82 6.2k
Morey J. Kolber United States 31 1.6k 0.2× 440 0.1× 1.1k 0.7× 1.3k 1.1× 500 0.7× 152 3.3k

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Lawrence, Rebekah L., et al.. (2024). Effects of Scapular Angular Deviations on Potential for Rotator Cuff Tendon Mechanical Compression. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. 12(3). 961824079–961824079. 1 indexed citations
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Lawrence, Rebekah L., et al.. (2023). Comparison of rotator cuff to glenoid proximity based on scapulothoracic upward rotation classification. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy. 27(3). 100505–100505. 1 indexed citations
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Barreto, Rodrigo Py Gonçalves, et al.. (2022). To what extent do typical components of shoulder clinical evaluation explain upper-extremity disability? A cross-sectional study. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy. 26(4). 100423–100423. 1 indexed citations
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Braman, Jonathan P., et al.. (2021). Kinematics and biomechanical validity of shoulder joint laxity tests as diagnostic criteria in multidirectional instability. Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy. 25(6). 883–890. 5 indexed citations
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Jacobs, Laura, et al.. (2019). The effect of tactile and verbal guidance during scapulothoracic exercises: An EMG and kinematic investigation. Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology. 62. 102334–102334. 10 indexed citations
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Lawrence, Rebekah L., et al.. (2018). MRI vs CT-based 2D-3D auto-registration accuracy for quantifying shoulder motion using biplane video-radiography. Journal of Biomechanics. 82. 375–380. 24 indexed citations
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Koehler, Linda, et al.. (2015). Movement, Function, Pain, and Postoperative Edema in Axillary Web Syndrome. Physical Therapy. 95(10). 1345–1353. 38 indexed citations
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Ludewig, Paula M. & Jonathan Reynolds. (2009). The Association of Scapular Kinematics and Glenohumeral Joint Pathologies. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 39(2). 90–104. 631 indexed citations breakdown →
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Lunden, Jason B., Jonathan P. Braman, Robert F. LaPrade, & Paula M. Ludewig. (2009). Shoulder kinematics during the wall push-up plus exercise. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 19(2). 216–223. 44 indexed citations
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Camargo, Paula Rezende, et al.. (2009). Effects of strengthening and stretching exercises applied during working hours on pain and physical impairment in workers with subacromial impingement syndrome. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. 25(7). 463–475. 52 indexed citations
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LaPrade, Robert F., et al.. (2008). Kinematic Evaluation of the Modified Weaver-Dunn Acromioclavicular Joint Reconstruction. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 36(11). 2216–2221. 10 indexed citations
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Ludewig, Paula M., et al.. (2008). Three-Dimensional Scapular Kinematics during the Throwing Motion. Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 24(1). 24–34. 1 indexed citations
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Borich, Michael R., et al.. (2006). Scapular Angular Positioning at End Range Internal Rotation in Cases of Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 36(12). 926–934. 108 indexed citations
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Glasoe, Ward M., Mary K. Allen, Paula M. Ludewig, & Charles L. Saltzman. (2004). Dorsal Mobility and First Ray Stiffness in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus. Foot & Ankle International. 25(8). 550–555. 26 indexed citations
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Ludewig, Paula M. & John D. Borstad. (2003). Effects of a home exercise programme on shoulder pain and functional status in construction workers. Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 60(11). 841–849. 223 indexed citations
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Allen, Mary K., et al.. (2002). Measuring forefoot alignment with a table-mounted goniometric device. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy. 48(1). 51–53. 6 indexed citations
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Ludewig, Paula M. & Thomas M. Cook. (2002). Translations of the Humerus in Persons With Shoulder Impingement Symptoms. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 32(6). 248–259. 167 indexed citations
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Cook, Thomas M., et al.. (1999). Electromyographic effects of ergonomic modifications in selected meatpacking tasks. Applied Ergonomics. 30(3). 229–233. 18 indexed citations
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Cook, Thomas M., et al.. (1998). Electromyographic Analysis of a Repetitive Hand Gripping Task. International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics. 4(2). 185–200. 24 indexed citations
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Ludewig, Paula M. & Thomas M. Cook. (1997). Contribution of selected scapulothoracic muscle forces to the control of accessory scapular motions. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 25(1). 77. 2 indexed citations

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