Recent Advances in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Treatment
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 October 2026 | Viewed by 1465
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Interests: healthcare
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Dear Colleagues,
Musculoskeletal diseases are a wide range of conditions affecting bones, muscles, joints, and connective tissues. Musculoskeletal disorders are frequently associated with significant levels of suffering in adults and are the leading causes of global disability and health burden. The etiology of these diseases can significantly vary, including genetic predisposition, overuse injuries, autoimmune disorders, and age-related degeneration. Persistent pain resulting from musculoskeletal disorders may also lead to long-term psychological consequences, as well as a significant societal burden due to the high associated healthcare costs and their effect on workforce availability. Treatment goals for musculoskeletal conditions include reduced pain, joint protection, and improved function and quality of life (QoL). The treatment strategies can use many resources available to treat musculoskeletal pain and limitations: exercise, medication, physical modalities, adaptive equipment, and arthritis education, including self-help and support groups. Current interventions have shown limited effectiveness, which is highlighted by small to moderate effect sizes and limited evidence of their effectiveness in the long term. Strong recommendations for education and patient self-management have been made as the first-line treatment options for musculoskeletal disorders. Education interventions, including basic information on pain and available management options, exercise, activity modification, and the importance of healthy lifestyle choices, represent a solid foundation for managing musculoskeletal problems. The treatment of musculoskeletal diseases is undergoing significant innovation with the advent of new technologies. Digital health solutions, such as mobile apps and wearable devices, are increasingly integrated into rehabilitation and management strategies.
Advances in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Treatment hold great potential to progress the field of rehabilitation sciences by identifying novel techniques and methodologies to reduce error, eliminate medical referrals, and accurately predict consequential health outcomes.
Dr. Raffaello Pellegrino
Dr. Rocco Aicale
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- education
- exercise
- rehabilitation
- weight loss
- telerehabilitation
- pain
- physical therapy
- regenerative treatment
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