Biomechanics and Kinesiology in Sports and Physical Activities
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 2026 | Viewed by 551
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biomechanics; kinesiology; human movement; motor control; muscle function; performance analysis; wearable technology; rehabilitation; aging; injury prevention; functional assessment
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will highlight advances in biomechanics and kinesiology applied to the analysis, optimization, and restoration of human movement across multiple domains. It welcomes contributions addressing fundamental and applied aspects of movement science in contexts such as sports performance, rehabilitation, occupational tasks, and activities of daily living.
We encourage studies that explore neuromuscular coordination, joint mechanics, muscle function, and motor strategies using innovative tools such as wearable sensors, electromyography, motion analysis systems, inertial measurement units, and force platforms. Particular interest is paid to research investigating movement efficiency, asymmetries, injury risk, performance enhancement, and functional adaptations in varied populations, ranging from athletes and workers to individuals undergoing rehabilitation or experiencing age-related changes.
This Special Issue will integrate biomechanical and kinesiological perspectives with insights from clinical science, physiology, engineering, and health promotion, fostering new knowledge for support physical function, autonomy, and human performance throughout the lifespan.
Dr. Yeny Concha-Cisternas
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- kinesiology
- movement efficiency
- performance enhancement
- functional adaptations
- wearable sensors
- electromyography
- motion analysis systems
- inertial measurement units
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