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Advances in Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation in Sports and Physical Activity

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2025 | Viewed by 2799

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Dr. Pablo Abián

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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Comillas Pontifical University, 28049 Madrid, Spain
Interests: sports injuries; exercise testing; sports acience; injury prevention; athletic performance; physical activity; resistance training
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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to present studies on injury prevention and rehabilitation in sport and physical activity. Injury prevention and rehabilitation are two fundamental pillars for the health and performance of athletes, as well as for those who practice physical activity on a regular basis. Prevention aims to reduce the risk of injury, while rehabilitation focuses on the recovery of injuries that have already occurred. Prevention and rehabilitation are essential to maintain physical well-being and optimize sport performance, minimizing risks and facilitating an efficient and safe recovery.

For this Special Issue, we are particularly interested in original and review articles exploring new/under-studied aspects of injury prevention, rehabilitation, and the association between them. We welcome conceptual and practical insights that can inform injury prevention interventions.

Dr. Pablo Abián
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • injury prevention
  • rehabilitation
  • athletes
  • physical activity, prevention and treatment of injuries

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Epidemiological Characteristics of Injuries Among Rowing Athletes Based on Gender and Age: A Retrospective Study
by Huiru Ma, Xiao Zhou, Kazuhiro Imai, Ziwen Mu, Yixin Deng, Hongtao Zeng, Shaoshuai Shen, Laihong Wan, Yueying Hu and Hengrui Yu
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(9), 5048; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15095048 - 1 May 2025
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To develop a prevention program for rowing-related injuries, it is crucial to study the epidemiological characteristics of injuries among Chinese rowing athletes. This study aimed to investigate the distribution and incidence of injuries among Chinese rowing athletes aged 12–24 years. A retrospective study [...] Read more.
To develop a prevention program for rowing-related injuries, it is crucial to study the epidemiological characteristics of injuries among Chinese rowing athletes. This study aimed to investigate the distribution and incidence of injuries among Chinese rowing athletes aged 12–24 years. A retrospective study was conducted in 2024 among 207 rowing athletes in China using a rowing-specific questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised two sections: the first section collected basic information, including gender, age, height, weight, years of training experience, daily training hours, weekly training days, and weekly training hours; the second section collected information on rowing-related injuries over the past year, including injury locations, mechanisms, and severity. An injury was defined as a physical complaint with time loss and/or medical care. Rowing-related injuries were normalized to rates per 1000 training hours and per 1000 training sessions, calculated using the Poisson distribution based on age and gender. A total of 131 injuries were reported, including 51 (38.9%) acute-onset and 80 gradual-onset (61.1%) injuries. The lower back was the most common site (39.7%, 52 cases), followed by the knee and shoulder. Over two-thirds of the injuries caused less than a week’s absence from rowing. The overall injury rate per 1000 training hours was 0.46 (95% CI: 0.38–0.54), and the overall injury rate per 1000 training sessions was 2.16 (95% CI: 1.79–2.53). Rowing-related injuries were significantly associated with gender (OR: 3.52, 95% CI: 1.37–9.02, p = 0.009) and BMI (OR: 3.63, 95% CI: 1.33–9.95, p = 0.012). Among Chinese rowing athletes, injuries frequently occurred, especially in female athletes. Lower back injuries were the most common, followed by knee and shoulder injuries. This study contributes to improving injury prevention and early detection in high-risk anatomical regions and vulnerable athletes among elite rowers. Full article
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Dynamometer Resistance Pad Position Influences Knee Strength and Hamstring/Quadriceps Ratio in Professional Basketball Players: Retrospective Observational Study
by Raúl Coto Martín, María Jesús Martínez Beltrán, Néstor Pérez Mallada, Lucía Cuéllar Marín, Oscar Otín Arroyo, Pablo José Borrás Luján and Juan Manuel Arribas-Marín
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(7), 4000; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15074000 - 4 Apr 2025
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Some knee strength measuring devices have an anterior cushioning area but relies on a belt for the posterior pad adjustment, creating an uneven force distribution. This study analyzed whether the distal pad position affects knee strength measurements. Eleven professional basketball players participated in [...] Read more.
Some knee strength measuring devices have an anterior cushioning area but relies on a belt for the posterior pad adjustment, creating an uneven force distribution. This study analyzed whether the distal pad position affects knee strength measurements. Eleven professional basketball players participated in this study, with a total of 22 knees evaluated. Knee flexion and extension dynamometric measurements were performed at different angular velocities: 30°/s, 120°/s, and 240°/s. For each angular velocity, two measurements were performed with varying positions of the measuring tool pad at the anterior and posterior aspects (AA and PA). The hamstring/quadriceps (H/Q) ratio was calculated by dividing the hamstring musculature’s maximum peak strength by the quadricep musculature’s maximum peak strength at each measurement. The knee work was extracted from the device after finishing the measurements. Significant differences were found between measurement positions in the knee flexion force at 30°/s (p < 0.001) and 120°/s (p = 0.027). No differences were found for the extension forces. As for the H/Q ratio, significant differences were found between positions at 30°/s (p < 0.001). Furthermore, significant differences between positions were found for the knee work at 120°/s (p = 0.019). These findings suggest that the positioning of the pad on the leg directly influences knee flexor strength measurements, which in turn impacts critical parameters, such as the H/Q ratio and knee work. Given the importance of these variables in injury prevention, particularly for conditions such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, ensuring precise and reliable measurement methods is essential. We recommend using the PA position because it increases knee flexion strength values, potentially leading to more accurate assessments of the muscle function and balance. Full article
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Influence of Thoracolumbar Mobility on Running Performance: A Comparative Study
by Kübra Sarıoğlu and Volga Bayrakcı Tunay
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(5), 2777; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15052777 - 5 Mar 2025
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Background: Running, a fundamental motor skill, evolves with experience, significantly influencing coordination and thoracic mobility. Our study aims to investigate whether prolonged engagement in running could result in distinct variations in thoracolumbar mobility and kinematic efficiency among individuals with varying levels of running [...] Read more.
Background: Running, a fundamental motor skill, evolves with experience, significantly influencing coordination and thoracic mobility. Our study aims to investigate whether prolonged engagement in running could result in distinct variations in thoracolumbar mobility and kinematic efficiency among individuals with varying levels of running experience. Methods: This study examined thoracic mobility among sedentary individuals and runners who have been running for the last six months and the last two years. Measurements included latissimus dorsi (LD) muscle tone, elasticity, stiffness, trunk flexibility and range of motion (ROM), lumbar extensor shortness, thoracolumbar fascia (TLF) length, and the modified Schober test. Results: LD tone was lower in six-month runners, while sedentary individuals had the greatest LD elasticity and stiffness. The modified Schober test results indicated that the six-month runners scored the highest. Two-year runners had significantly greater dominant-side lateral flexion than sedentary individuals and six-month runners. TLF length was highest in running for two-year runners. Two-year runners exhibited the greatest dominant-side lateral flexion, while six-month runners showed more flexion and two-year runners more extension. Conclusions: Prolonged running experience may enhance thoracolumbar mobility and muscle tone. Furthermore, the observed stiffness and reduced elasticity in sedentary individuals highlight the detrimental effects of inactivity on spinal and muscular health. Full article
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