Sports Performance, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Health Improvement
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 7
Special Issue Editor
Interests: sports performance; physical education; sports education; teaching methodologies
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue examines contemporary advances in sports science and medicine, focusing on the interconnection between athletic performance optimization, injury prevention strategies, rehabilitation protocols, and overall health enhancement. This collection compiles cutting-edge research from multidisciplinary teams including sports physiotherapists, physicians, biomechanists, and strength and conditioning specialists, addressing critical challenges in modern sports medicine through evidence-based interventions and innovative approaches. Key themes include the development of neuromuscular training programs designed to reduce injury risk, the implementation of biomechanical feedback systems for performance enhancement, and the application of predictive analytics to identify potential injury risk factors before they manifest. We emphasize the importance of multifactorial approaches that consider both intrinsic and extrinsic factors affecting athletic performance and injury susceptibility. Contemporary rehabilitation strategies featured in this Special Issue highlight the evolution from traditional treatment methods to specialized, sport-specific protocols. These are integrated with advanced technologies including wearable devices, motion analysis systems, and real-time biofeedback, demonstrating the field's progression toward precision medicine in sports healthcare. The collaboration between sports physiotherapists, physicians, and orthopedic surgeons reflects the complexity of modern sports injury management. This Special Issue explores preventive interventions that extend beyond injury reduction to encompass overall health improvement and performance optimization. This holistic approach recognizes that athletic performance, injury prevention, and health enhancement are interconnected elements that require comprehensive, individualized strategies. The papers presented substantiate the evidence base supporting effective sports medicine practices and establish new directions for future investigations in this rapidly evolving field.
Dr. Sergio González-Espinosa
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sports performance
- injury prevention
- rehabilitation
- biomechanics
- multidisciplinary approach
- health
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