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Biomechanics and Technology in Sports

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

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 278

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Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia
Interests: soccer; match load; training load; physical performance; technical performance; tactical performance; performance analysis; monitoring; coaching
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Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Split, 21000 Split, Croatia
Interests: performance analysis; biomechanics; injuries; strength and conditioning; sport demands
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Dear Colleagues,

The demands of modern sport are constantly evolving; thus, a deeper understanding of how athletes move, adapt, and perform is required. Biomechanics offers a scientific foundation for analyzing human movement, while technological innovations are redefining how we measure, assess, and consequently improve performance in both elite and recreational settings.

This Special Issue welcomes the submission of original research articles and high-quality reviews that explore how biomechanical principles and innovative technologies contribute to understanding, enhancing, and monitoring sports performance. All submissions will undergo a peer-review process to ensure their high scientific quality and relevance.

Dr. Toni Modric
Dr. Sime Versic
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • sports biomechanics
  • movement assessment
  • sports technology
  • athletic performance
  • wearable sensors
  • motion analysis
  • kinematics
  • kinetics
  • data-driven training
  • performance enhancement

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Comparison of Finger Flexor Strength and Muscle Quality Between Climbers and Non-Climbers: Influence of Sex and Grip Type
by Diego González-Martín, Javier Santos-Pérez, Sergio Maroto-Izquierdo, José Antonio de Paz and Ángel Gallego-Selles
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(13), 7161; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15137161 - 25 Jun 2025
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Climbing demands exceptional isometric finger flexor strength and neuromuscular efficiency. This study aimed to compare maximum isometric strength and muscle quality (MQ) between climbers and non-climbers and examine the influence of sex and specific grip types. Methods: 33 climbers (14 women) and 29 [...] Read more.
Climbing demands exceptional isometric finger flexor strength and neuromuscular efficiency. This study aimed to compare maximum isometric strength and muscle quality (MQ) between climbers and non-climbers and examine the influence of sex and specific grip types. Methods: 33 climbers (14 women) and 29 non-climbers (15 women) volunteered in this study. Maximum isometric strength was measured for handgrip, three-finger drag, and half-crimp grips, while forearm muscle mass was estimated using DXA. MQ was calculated as the ratio of peak isometric force to forearm muscle mass. Results: Climbers demonstrated significantly higher isometric strength in both the three-finger drag and half-crimp grips compared to non-climbers (p < 0.01); however, non-significant differences were observed in handgrip strength. Despite similar forearm muscle mass, climbers exhibited greater MQ. Notably, female non-climbers showed higher MQ than their male counterparts (p < 0.05), a sex difference that was not evident among climbers. All tests exhibited high repeatability (ICC > 0.93, CV < 5.81%) with low SEM and MDC95 values. Conclusions: The findings underscore the necessity of employing climbing-specific strength assessments to capture the unique neuromuscular adaptations induced by climbing training. Muscle quality emerges as a sex-neutral biomarker for strength performance evaluation, with potential applications in the optimization of training programs. Future research should further explore the predictive value of MQ and strive for standardized testing protocols. Full article
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