Advances in Elastography for Applications in Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, and Sports Sciences
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Imaging and Theranostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 100
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ultrasound imaging; neck pain; low back pain; myofascial pain syndromes; elastography; science education; physiotherapy; undergraduate education; health occupations students
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Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, Advances in Elastography for Applications in Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, and Sports Sciences, will explore the expanding role of elastography in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal and functional conditions.
Elastography, including techniques such as shear wave elastography (SWE), has emerged as a valuable tool for quantifying tissue stiffness and mechanical properties in a non-invasive manner. This innovative imaging modality provides insights into the pathophysiology of soft tissue disorders, facilitating early detection, the monitoring of treatment efficacy, and enhanced precision in clinical decision-making.
In rehabilitation, physiotherapy, and sports sciences, elastography offers unique opportunities such as the following:
- Characterize changes in muscle, tendon, and ligament properties due to injury or disease;
- Evaluate tissue adaptations following rehabilitation interventions;
- Guide clinical decisions in physiotherapy and sports performance;
- Support injury prevention strategies and monitor recovery in athletes.
This Special Issue will gather original research articles, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses that investigate the application of elastography in the following areas:
- Assessing soft tissue changes in conditions such as low back pain, tendinopathies, and muscle injuries;
- Evaluating the effects of physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions on tissue properties;
- Monitoring recovery processes in sports and musculoskeletal injuries;
- Developing standardized protocols for elastography in clinical practice and sports applications;
- Combining elastography with other imaging modalities to improve diagnostic precision and treatment planning.
Dr. Juan Antonio Valera-Calero
Guest Editor
Dr. Sandra Sanchez-Jorge
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- elastography
- shear wave elastography
- ultrasound imaging
- physiotherapy
- rehabilitation
- musculoskeletal system
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