Enhancing Athlete Function: Advances in Performance, Injury Prevention, Readaptation, and Health Optimization
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 March 2026
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Dear Colleagues,
In the dynamic and ever-evolving field of sports science, the integration of biomechanical analysis, injury prevention strategies, and performance enhancement has taken center stage in optimizing athletic performance and health. This Special Issue, “Enhancing Athlete Function: Advances in Performance, Injury Prevention, Readaptation, and Health Optimization,” welcomes contributions that explore cutting-edge developments in these areas, aiming to push the boundaries of how athletes train, recover, and maintain their overall well-being.
A significant trend in this area is the increasing use of advanced technologies, such as wearable sensors, motion capture systems, and biomechanical analysis tools, which allow for the real-time monitoring of athletes’ movements, performance metrics, and physiological responses. These innovations enable coaches, sports scientists, and physiotherapists to make data-driven decisions that enhance training effectiveness and reduce injury risk by identifying biomechanical inefficiencies or imbalances before they lead to harm.
Another key development is the growing emphasis on personalized approaches to injury prevention and rehabilitation. Tailored programs that consider individual athletes’ biomechanics, movement patterns, and injury histories are becoming increasingly prevalent. These customized interventions not only address immediate rehabilitation needs but also integrate long-term strategies for preventing future injuries, ensuring athletes remain in peak condition for extended periods.
Moreover, interdisciplinary collaboration is at the heart of these advancements. By bringing together expertise from various domains, including biomechanics, sports medicine, nutrition, and psychology, a more holistic approach to athlete health and performance is emerging. This collaborative model is essential for optimizing recovery, fine-tuning performance, and maintaining the long-term health of athletes, especially those who compete at the highest levels.
This Special Issue thus aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest research and advancements in performance enhancement, injury prevention, and health optimization in sports science. We invite researchers and practitioners to submit their innovative work on these vital topics, contributing to the ongoing evolution of sports science and athlete care.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and achieving the continued advancement of athlete function through scientific research and technological innovation.
Dr. Jesús Siquier Coll
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- • Athlete Performance • Injury Prevention • Rehabilitation Strategies • Health Optimization • Ergogenics and Supplementation • Exercise Physiology
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