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Welcome to the 3rd Biomechanics in Sport and Ageing Symposium: Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation, organised by the Hungarian University of Sports Science and the Department of Kinesiology, Budapest, Hungary, from 13 to 14 October 2025!

The aim of the symposium is to provide a scientific platform for the exchange of knowledge regarding the state-of-the-art advancements in injury prevention and rehabilitation, with respect to sport biomechanics and ageing.

Sport and ageing might appear unrelated; however, we consider sport and ageing to be complementary. The assessment and training methods developed in sports science can aid in the diagnosis and treatment of ageing-related impairments.

The symposium will begin with two keynote presentations, which will be free of charge and open to the public. First, Professor Anthony Blazevich (Edith Cowan University, Australia) will focus on muscle function and injury prevention in sports. Then, Associate Professor Jason Franz (UNC Chapel Hill & NC State University, USA) will provide an overview of how age affects the biomechanics of tendons in the lower extremities.

Next, all registered individuals will have the opportunity to attend two sessions of invited presentations on the biomechanics of the ageing musculoskeletal system, as well as two sessions of invited presentations on injury prevention and rehabilitation for muscle and tendon injuries.

Session 1 will address a significant disease of the 21st century—muscle wasting or sarcopenia. Recent epidemiological studies and meta-reviews suggest that low skeletal muscle quantity and quality are associated with and can, if left untreated, exacerbate various clinical conditions. The prevention of skeletal muscle loss and the rehabilitation of dysfunctional muscles are thus at the pinnacle of experimental research. This is particularly true in the context of ageing, given the global expansion of the senior population. Furthermore, because Parkinson’s disease often evolves in conjunction with ageing, it is relevant to minimize muscle loss in this debilitating condition.

Session 2 will also feature an international array of distinguished researchers, addressing the exciting hypothesis that long-term sport participation protects against age-related decline in musculoskeletal health. While this expectation is attractive, the data extracted from expert athletes can be contradictory. Therefore, it is timely to provide an update on the role that lifelong physical activity plays in joint, bone, and muscle–tendon function.

Session 3 will kick off the second day of the symposium, with a focus on significant developments in the understanding of hamstring muscle structure and function. Experts will discuss how novel data from the level of motor units and sarcomeres to whole-body kinematics can be integrated into the practice of hamstring strain injury prevention.

Session 4 will provide a comprehensive overview of the recent advances in the management of Achilles tendon injuries. The presentations will provide fresh perspectives on how injuries modify the structure and function of the Achilles tendon. The session will conclude with groundbreaking insights into the optimal exercise selection for the rehabilitation of Achilles tendinopathy.

The symposium will conclude on a practical note, as the local biomechanics group has organised multiple workshops.

The workshops will demonstrate new methods that will allow coaches and sport scientists to view and receive feedback on movement kinematics in real time. Additional workshops will feature innovative technology that can be used to examine the architecture and function of muscles and tendons.

Special thanks goes to our sponsors! Without their support, the 3rd Biomechanics in Sport and Ageing Symposium would not be possible.

Once again, we would like to extend a warm welcome to all attendees! Network, learn, and enjoy the symposium!

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