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Research profiles

​Name
​Published articles*
Number of citations*​​H factor*
Research gate link​
Prof K Welman ​16​189​7Research Gate
Prof R.P. Lamberts​1002399​​26Research Gate
​Prof E Africa
​15​30​3Research Gate
Dr C Vermaak​​22​1​Research Gate
​Dr D Skinstad



​Mrs C de Wet
​Miss V Radebe

*Based on Scopus


Published research articles


2024 (3)

R.P. Lamberts, T Cable. Academic life: the good, the bad and the ugly. International Journal of Sport Physiology and Performance 2024;19(4):329-330

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J. Voet, R.P. Lamberts, J.J. de Koning, T van Erp. Are professional road cycling countries selecting their talents based on anthropometric characteristics which suit the countries’ terrain? Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness – Accepted for puvlication
IF: 1.65        JR: Q2


R.P. Lamberts, T van Erp. A. Javaloyes, M.M Eken, N.G. Langerak, N Tam. Reliability of heart rate variability measurements after the Lamberts Submaximal Cycle Test and the relationship with cycling performance in trained to elite cyclists. European Journal of Applied Physiology 2024; Online ahead of Print

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2023 (5)

M.M. Eken, S.L. Arnold, J. Thijsen, M. van der Schaaf, L. Engelbrecht, R.P. Lamberts. The influence of a multistage mountain bike race on neuromuscular activation and synergies; a case study. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance 2023;19(3):315-321

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Øyvind Sandbakk, D.B. Pyne, K. McGawley, C. Foster, R.K. Talsnes, G.S. Solli, G.P. Millet, S. Seiler, P.B. Laursen, T. Haugen, E. Tønnessen, R. Wilber, T. van Erp, T, Stellingwerff, H.C. Holmberg, S.B. Sandbakk. The Evolution of World-Class Endurance Training: The Scientist's View on Current and Future Trends. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance 2023:18(8):885-889

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van Stryp, O., Africa, E., Kidd, M., Duncan, M.J. The effect of active brain-breaks during a typical school day on the in-school physical activity patterns of Grade 1 children in the Western Cape, South Africa. European Journal of Sport Science, 2023, 23(8):1463-1471

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Tiwari, R., Grobbelaar, H.W., Vermaak, C., Chikte, U. Strengthening the biokinetics workforce for improved services: A human resources for health review from 2000 to 2020. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 2023, 35(1):v35i1a14184

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T. van Erp, R.P. Lamberts. Demands of professional female cycling races: Influence race level and race duration (single or multi-day events) European Journal of Sport Science, 2023;23(8):1463-1471

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2022 (23)


J.G. Voet, R.P. Lamberts, J.J. de Koning, T. van Erp. The role of the relative age effect on talent identification in professional cycling. Journal of Sport Sciences. 2022:40(19):2159-2165

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O. van Stryp, M.J. Duncan, E. Africa. Physical fitness and weight status of grade pne children in Cape Town, South Africa. South African Journal for Research in Sport, Physical Education and Recreation 2022, 44(2), 81-90

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P.R. King, M.M. Eken, R.P. Lamberts. Epidemiology of clavicle shaft fractures in a public hospital in South Africa: differences between developing and developed countries. European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery. 2022;48(6):4935-4941

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R.P. Lamberts, T van Erp, D Sanders, K.E. Welman, Ø Sandbakk. The evolution of applied research on sports physiology and Performance: An appreciation to the athletes and teams for sharing their data. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 2022;17(11):1549

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N Snegireva, W Derman, J Patricios, K.E. Welman KE. Blink duration is increased in concussed youth athletes: a validity study using eye tracking in male youth and adult athletes of selected contact sports. Physiol Meas. 2022;43(7):075006 

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H Nolte, R. Solomons, P. Springer, M. Kidd, E. Africa. The effectiveness of gross motor interventions in improving motor function in childhood apraxia of speech. Early Child Development and Care. 2021  192(9), 1349-1358

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J.S. de Wet, E. Africa, R.Venter. Recovery-stress states of professional ballet dancers during different phases of a ballet season. Journal of Dance Medicine & Science. 2022, 26(1), 7–14

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O van Stryp, M.J. Duncan, E. Africa. Fundamental movement skills proficiency amongst neurotypical grade one children in Cape Town, South Africa. Sport Sciences for Health. 2022;18:933-938

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E. Africa, O. van Stryp, M. Musálek. The influence of cultural experiences on the associations between socio-economic status and motor performance as well as body fat percentage of grade one learners in Cape Town, South Africa. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022;19(1):121

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C. Vermaak, S. Ferreira, E. Terblanche, W. Derman. Physical activity promotion in persons with spinal cord injuries: Barriers and facilitators in low-resource communities. African Journal of Disability. 2022;11:2213-9170

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M.M. Eken, A Withers, K Flanagan, J Burger, A Bosch, R.P. Lamberts. Muscle activation during exercise on the treadmill, stepper and elliptical trainer. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2022;36(7):1847-1852

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B.E. Veerbeek, R.P. Lamberts, E. Kosel, A.G. Fieggen, N.G. Langerak. More than 25 years after Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy: Physical status, quality of life and levels of anxiety and depression in adults with Cerebral Palsy. Journal of Neurosurgery – Pediatrics. 2022;136:689-698

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T. van Erp, D. Sanders, R.P. Lamberts. Power profile of Top-5 results in World Tour cycling races. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 2022;17(1):203-209

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J.G. Voet, R.P. Lamberts, J.J. de Koning, J de Jong, C. Foster, T. van Erp. Differences in execution and perception of training sessions as experienced by (semi-) professional cyclists and their coach. European Journal of Sport Science. 2022,;22(10):1586-1594

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R.P. Lamberts, J du Toit, M.M. Eken, E. Botha, R.V.P. de Villiers,  N.G. Langerak. Spinal Curvatures, Deformities, and the Level of Disability in People with Bilateral Spastic Cerebral Palsy Living in South Africa; A 6-Year Follow-Up Study During Adulthood. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2022;103(3):481-487

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M. Mateo-March, T. van Erp, X. Muriel, P.L. Valenzuela, M. Zabala, R.P. Lamberts, A. Lucia, D. Barranco-Gil, J.G. Pallarés. The record power profile in professional female cyclists: normative values obtained from a large database. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance 2022;17(5):682-686

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P.L. Valenzuela, X Muriel, T. van Erp, M. Mateo-March, A. Gandia, M. Zabala, R.P. Lamberts, A. Lucia, D. Barranco-Gil, J. Pallares. The record power profile of male professional cyclists: normative values obtained from a large database. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance 2022;17(5):701-710

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N.G. Langerak, B.E. Veerbeek, A.G. Fieggen, R.P. Lamberts. Gait status 26-35 years after selective dorsal rhizotomy: a 9 year follow up study.

Gait and Posture. 2022;91:284-289

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M. Dobiasch, B. Krenn, R.P. Lamberts, A Baca. The Effects of Visual Feedback on Performance in Heart Rate- and Power-based-tasks During a Constant Load Cycling Test . Journal of Sport Science and Medicine 2022;21:49-57

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T. Orlandi, N. Rodgers, P.R. King, M. Badenhorst, R.P. Lamberts. A prospective randomised controlled trial comparing plating augmented with coracoclavicular fixation and hook plate fixation of displaced distal third clavicle fractures. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery.  2022;31(5):906-913

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A.J. Roete, I.K. Stoter, R.P. Lamberts, M.T. Elferink-Gemser, R.T Otter-Drost. Introducing a Method to Quantify the Specificity of Training for Races in Speed Skating. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2022:36(7):1998-2004

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T. van Erp, R.P. Lamberts. Performance characteristics of TOP5 vs NOT-TOP5 races in female professional cycling. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance 2022;17(11):1070-1076

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T.N. Mann, J.H. Davies, C. Beltran, G. Walzl, J du Toit, R.P. Lamberts, N.N. Chegou.Host biomarkers for monitoring treatment response in spinal tuberculosis: a 12-month cohort study. Cytokine 2022;157:155944

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