Virgil Mathiowetz

11.0k total citations · 4 hit papers
63 papers, 8.5k citations indexed

About

Virgil Mathiowetz is a scholar working on Psychiatry and Mental health, Pathology and Forensic Medicine and Surgery. According to data from OpenAlex, Virgil Mathiowetz has authored 63 papers receiving a total of 8.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 18 papers in Psychiatry and Mental health, 15 papers in Pathology and Forensic Medicine and 10 papers in Surgery. Recurrent topics in Virgil Mathiowetz's work include Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies (14 papers), Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders (14 papers) and Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (9 papers). Virgil Mathiowetz is often cited by papers focused on Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies (14 papers), Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders (14 papers) and Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation (9 papers). Virgil Mathiowetz collaborates with scholars based in United States, Canada and Jordan. Virgil Mathiowetz's co-authors include Karen C. Weber, Shelley R. Rogers, Karin Weber, Kathleen Matuska, Marcia Finlayson, Hua Yun Chen, Ping Luo, Megan E. Murphy, Jennifer Gallus and Khader A. Almhdawi and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and BMJ Open.

In The Last Decade

Virgil Mathiowetz

61 papers receiving 7.9k citations

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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.

Grip and pinch strength: normative data for adults.

1985 1.8k citations Virgil Mathiowetz et al. profile →
Adult Norms for the Box and Block Test of Manual Dexterity

1985 1.6k citations Virgil Mathiowetz, Karen C. Weber et al. American Journal of Occupational Therapy profile →
Reliability and validity of grip and pinch strength evaluations

1984 1.5k citations Virgil Mathiowetz, Karen C. Weber et al. profile →
Adult Norms for the Nine Hole Peg Test of Finger Dexterity

1985 709 citations Virgil Mathiowetz, Karen C. Weber et al. profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Virgil Mathiowetz United States	32	2.3k	2.3k	1.5k	1.4k	1.3k	63	8.5k
Henk J. Stam Netherlands	60	3.5k 1.5×	2.4k 1.0×	2.4k 1.6×	1.1k 0.8×	1.7k 1.3×	254	11.8k
Sandra Brauer Australia	49	3.5k 1.5×	2.8k 1.2×	941 0.6×	1.1k 0.8×	1.0k 0.8×	221	9.9k
Mary P. Galea Australia	59	2.7k 1.2×	1.4k 0.6×	2.1k 1.4×	1.3k 0.9×	1.4k 1.0×	264	10.6k
Gustaaf J. Lankhorst Netherlands	46	2.7k 1.2×	4.1k 1.8×	1.4k 0.9×	2.3k 1.7×	1.4k 1.1×	126	9.8k
Susan L. Whitney United States	57	2.4k 1.0×	1.2k 0.5×	1.2k 0.8×	1.1k 0.8×	605 0.5×	252	10.4k
Jacques van Limbeek Netherlands	45	1.7k 0.7×	1.7k 0.8×	1.4k 0.9×	1.1k 0.8×	718 0.5×	132	6.8k
Eling D. de Bruin Switzerland	52	2.3k 1.0×	1.8k 0.8×	871 0.6×	413 0.3×	776 0.6×	239	8.1k
Stefano Masiero Italy	43	1.2k 0.5×	1.6k 0.7×	1.4k 0.9×	1.2k 0.9×	1.1k 0.8×	311	7.0k
Alexander C. H. Geurts Netherlands	55	4.7k 2.0×	5.2k 2.3×	918 0.6×	2.1k 1.5×	2.2k 1.7×	268	11.8k
Elliot J. Roth United States	47	1.9k 0.8×	3.8k 1.7×	772 0.5×	1.2k 0.9×	910 0.7×	187	7.4k

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Mathiowetz, Virgil, François Béthoux, Marcia Finlayson, et al.. (2024). Adapting the Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite for Telehealth Administration Using Videoconference Delivery: Methodological Considerations and Interrater Reliability. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 6(2). 100337–100337. 1 indexed citations

Morrow, Melissa M., et al.. (2023). Effects of Real-Time Pressure Map Feedback on Confidence in Pressure Management in Wheelchair Users With Spinal Cord Injury: Pilot Intervention Study. JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies. 10. e49813–e49813. 2 indexed citations

Mathiowetz, Virgil, et al.. (2021). Reliability and validity of a novel instrument for the quantification of hand forces during a jar opening task. Journal of Hand Therapy. 35(3). 488–500. 2 indexed citations

Plow, Matthew, Tanya Packer, Virgil Mathiowetz, et al.. (2020). REFRESH protocol: a non-inferiority randomised clinical trial comparing internet and teleconference to in-person ‘Managing Fatigue’ interventions on the impact of fatigue among persons with multiple sclerosis. BMJ Open. 10(8). e035470–e035470. 11 indexed citations

Almhdawi, Khader A., et al.. (2017). Musculoskeletal pain symptoms among allied health professions’ students: Prevalence rates and associated factors. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. 30(6). 1291–1301. 45 indexed citations

Mathiowetz, Virgil, et al.. (2017). Effects of a One-to-One Fatigue Management Course for People With Chronic Conditions and Fatigue. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 71(4). 7104100020p1–7104100020p9. 28 indexed citations

Mathiowetz, Virgil, et al.. (2013). Impact of Exercise Frequency on Hand Strength of the Elderly. Physical & Occupational Therapy In Geriatrics. 31(3). 268–279. 11 indexed citations

Nuckley, David J., et al.. (2011). A Novel Instrument for the Quantification of Hand Forces During Jar Opening. Journal of Hand Therapy. 24(4). 380–380. 2 indexed citations

Mathiowetz, Virgil, Kathleen Matuska, Marcia Finlayson, Ping Luo, & Hua Yun Chen. (2007). One-year follow-up to a randomized controlled trial of an energy conservation course for persons with multiple sclerosis. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research. 30(4). 305–313. 68 indexed citations

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Mathiowetz, Virgil, et al.. (2005). Reliability and validity of the Self-Efficacy for Performing Energy Conservation Strategies Assessment for persons with multiple sclerosis. Occupational Therapy International. 12(4). 234–249. 30 indexed citations

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Nelson, David L. & Virgil Mathiowetz. (2004). Randomized Controlled Trials To Investigate Occupational Therapy Research Questions. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 58(1). 24–34. 35 indexed citations

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Mathiowetz, Virgil. (2002). Comparison of Rolyan and Jamar dynamometers for measuring grip strength. Occupational Therapy International. 9(3). 201–209. 268 indexed citations

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Mathiowetz, Virgil, Kathleen Matuska, & Megan E. Murphy. (2001). Efficacy of an energy conservation course for persons with multiple sclerosis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 82(4). 449–456. 132 indexed citations

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Mathiowetz, Virgil & Michael G. Wade. (1995). Task Constraints and Functional Motor Performance of Individuals With and Without Multiple Sclerosis. Ecological Psychology. 7(2). 99–123. 31 indexed citations

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Mathiowetz, Virgil. (1993). Role of Physical Performance Component Evaluations in Occupational Therapy Functional Assessment. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 47(3). 225–230. 45 indexed citations

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Mathiowetz, Virgil. (1991). Reliability and validity of grip and pinch strength measurements.. Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 2. 201–212. 50 indexed citations

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Mathiowetz, Virgil, et al.. (1988). Effect of forearm position on pinch strength measurements. Journal of Hand Therapy. 1(3). 124–126. 16 indexed citations

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Mathiowetz, Virgil, et al.. (1986). The Purdue Pegboard: Norms for 14- to 19-Year-Olds. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 40(3). 174–179. 72 indexed citations

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Mathiowetz, Virgil, et al.. (1985). Adult Norms for the Box and Block Test of Manual Dexterity. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 39(6). 386–391. 1551 indexed citations breakdown →

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Mathiowetz, Virgil, et al.. (1983). Immediate Effects of Positioning Devices on the Normal and Spastic Hand Measured by Electromyography. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 37(4). 247–254. 22 indexed citations

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