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Applied Biomechanics for Sport Performance and Injury Rehabilitation

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 February 2026 | Viewed by 3323

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Francisco García-Muro San José

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Facultad de Medicina, Universidad San Pablo-CEU, CEU Universities, Urbanización Montepríncipe, Boadilla del Monte, 28660 Boadilla del Monte, Spain
Interests: isokinetic; taping; sport physiotherapy; sport biomechanics
Prof. Dr. Ángel Luis Rodríguez-Fernández

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Facultad de Medicina, Universidad San Pablo-CEU, CEU Universities, Urbanización Montepríncipe, 28660 Boadilla del Monte, Spain
Interests: ankle instability; rehabilitation; sport physiotherapy; sport biomechanics

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The aim of this Special Issue is to generate knowledge in sports and rehabilitation sciences to improve human performance, reduce the incidence of injury, and accelerate the recovery of the athletes on the one hand, and on the other hand to show the results of some studies on the latest biomechanical techniques used for improving and evaluating the results of rehabilitation programs in different fields of action. It is very important to communicate this knowledge to scientists, coaches, clinicians, teachers, athletes, and patients. To achieve this goal, this Special Issue of the journal Applied Sciences calls for papers that conceptually and/or empirically research techniques, skills acquisition, training, strength and conditioning, exercise, coaching, teaching, equipment, modeling and simulations, measurements, injury prevention, and return to sport at all participation levels both in the field of sports and in the rehabilitation of function, activity, and participation. This call for papers invites all types of health professionals, coaches, and researchers in applied and sports biomechanics, whose research will be welcomed to generate a high-quality Special Issue.

With this premise, the recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Sports/exercise biomechanics.
  • Sports engineering.
  • Biomechanics of injury prevention and rehabilitation in sports/exercise.
  • Development of biomechanical methods/instrumentation.
  • Fundamental biomechanics of movement.
  • Acute intervention on sports injuries.
  • Applied biomechanics to rehabilitation programs for acute and chronic pathologies.

Dr. Francisco García-Muro San José
Prof. Dr. Ángel Luis Rodríguez-Fernández
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • sport physiotherapy
  • sport biomechanics
  • injury
  • performance
  • rehabilitation

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Effectiveness of a Home-Based Telehealth Exercise Program Using the Physitrack® App on Adherence and Vertical Jump Performance in Handball Players: A Randomized, Controlled Pilot Study
by Andréa Kwapisz Dos Santos, Adrián García Catalán, Ángel Luís Rodríguez-Fernández and Francisco García-Muro San José
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(24), 13108; https://doi.org/10.3390/app152413108 - 12 Dec 2025
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Objective: To evaluate the effect of Physitrack® on jump performance in handball players through performance, kinematic, and kinetic variables. Material and Methods: A pilot, randomized clinical trial was conducted with male handball players (n = 28). Participants were allocated to either [...] Read more.
Objective: To evaluate the effect of Physitrack® on jump performance in handball players through performance, kinematic, and kinetic variables. Material and Methods: A pilot, randomized clinical trial was conducted with male handball players (n = 28). Participants were allocated to either an intervention group (IG), which completed a specific jump-training program, or a control group (CG), which followed a general strengthening program. Both programs were delivered via Physitrack® over an 8-week period. Vertical jump variables were assessed using force platforms (Hawkin Dynamics®), along with adherence questionnaires, the Telemedicine Satisfaction and Usefulness Questionnaire (TSUQ), and the System Usability Scale (SUS). Results: Both groups showed significant improvements in jump height, flight time, and peak velocity (p < 0.05), without differences between groups. The IG, additionally, demonstrated improvements not statistically significant in the modified Reactive Strength Index (mRSI), Rate of Force Development (RFD), and power. Mean adherence was moderate, slightly higher in the IG (52.13% vs. 48.98%), with no significant differences between groups (p = 0.74). Physitrack® received an excellent usability rating (SUS: 83.3/100) and good satisfaction (TSUQ: 3.68/5). These findings should be interpreted with caution given the pilot nature of the study and the limited sample size, which restrict statistical power and the generalizability of results. Conclusions: Physitrack® is a feasible tool for prescribing home-based exercises and is well rated by users. It does not directly improve adherence but facilitates the implementation of effective programs although the content of the program has a greater influence on performance improvements than the platform itself. Full article
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Original Research Shank–Forefoot Alignment Correlates Positively with Hip Kinematics During the Single Leg Squat in Professional Football Players: A Cross-Sectional Study
by José Roberto de Souza Júnior, Glauber Marques Paraizo Barbosa, Maikon Gleibyson Rodrigues dos Santos, Leonardo Luiz Barretti Secchi, Graziela Vieira da Silva, Thiago Vilela Lemos and João Paulo Chieregato Matheus
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(22), 12054; https://doi.org/10.3390/app152212054 - 13 Nov 2025
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Optimal lower limb biomechanics are crucial for movement efficiency and injury prevention in football players. The single-leg squat serves as a valuable assessment tool for neuromuscular control, providing insight into movement patterns and potential imbalances. Deficits in hip strength, ankle mobility, and foot [...] Read more.
Optimal lower limb biomechanics are crucial for movement efficiency and injury prevention in football players. The single-leg squat serves as a valuable assessment tool for neuromuscular control, providing insight into movement patterns and potential imbalances. Deficits in hip strength, ankle mobility, and foot alignment can significantly influence biomechanics, leading to compensatory movements and increased joint stress. Identifying and addressing these factors through targeted training can enhance performance and reduce the risk of injury. This study aimed to examine the relationship between hip and ankle/foot mobility, strength, and alignment with hip kinematics during the single-leg squat in football players. A cross-sectional study assessed 25 professional football players. Measurements included isometric strength of the hip abductors and external rotators, ankle dorsiflexion range of motion, and shank–forefoot alignment. Hip kinematics during the single-leg squat were analyzed using Inertial Measurement Units, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient was applied (p < 0.05). Shank–forefoot alignment showed moderate to strong correlations with contralateral pelvic drop (r = 0.44; p = 0.035), hip adduction (r = 0.42; p = 0.036), and hip internal rotation (r = 0.51; p = 0.009) during the single-leg squat. These findings highlight the importance of foot alignment in movement control, reinforcing its relevance for injury prevention strategies in football players. Full article
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Effects of Sports Shoe Drop on Walking Biomechanics: A Cross-Sectional Observational Dynamometric Study
by Raquel Fragua-Blanca, Natalia Tovaruela-Carrión, Paula Cobos-Moreno, Manuel Jesús Tena-León and Elena Escamilla-Martínez
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(19), 10515; https://doi.org/10.3390/app151910515 - 28 Sep 2025
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Sports footwear is widely used across a range of physical activities. A key factor distinguishing running shoes from other types of footwear is the “drop,” the millimeter difference between the heel and the forefoot. This study aimed to analyze the influence of different [...] Read more.
Sports footwear is widely used across a range of physical activities. A key factor distinguishing running shoes from other types of footwear is the “drop,” the millimeter difference between the heel and the forefoot. This study aimed to analyze the influence of different drops (0, 5, and 10 mm) on ground reaction forces during walking and to examine the effects of sex and body mass index (BMI) under these conditions. An observational, descriptive, and cross-sectional study was conducted with 117 participants (56 men and 61 women). The Dinascan/IBV® dynamometric platform (Instituto de Biomecánica de Valencia, Valencia, Spain) was used to measure ground reaction forces during walking (braking, take-off, propulsion, and swing forces), walking speed, and stance time. The descriptive analysis revealed comparable values for the left and right limbs, with slightly higher values observed in the right limb. Statistically significant differences were found in stance time, braking force, and swing force between the 0 mm and 10 mm drop conditions. Take-off force showed highly significant differences when comparing the 0–5 mm and 0–10 mm drop conditions. Sex-based differences were observed in all variables at the initial proposed drop condition of 0 mm, except for walking speed, possibly due to anatomical and physiological differences. Significant differences were found in stance time at 0 mm drop, braking force, and propulsion force. Highly significant values were obtained for take-off force and during the swing phase. A strong correlation was found between ground reaction forces and BMI with the different proposed drops in all forces studied, except for the support force, where a moderate correlation was obtained. Although shoe drop was found to influence ground reaction forces in this study, it is one of several factors that affect gait biomechanics. Other footwear characteristics, such as sole stiffness, material composition, weight, and elasticity, also play important roles in walking performance. Therefore, shoe drop should be considered an important but not exclusive parameter when selecting footwear. However, these results are limited to healthy young adults and may not be generalizable to other age groups or populations. Full article
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