Advances in Physical Therapy for Sports-Related Injuries and Pain
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Assessments".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 781
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sports physical therapy; physiotherapy; biomechanics; motor control; motion analysis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue of the Healthcare journal. Sports participation is widely recognized for its physical, psychological, and social benefits; however, pain and injuries are common challenges that can impact performance, longevity, and overall well-being. Physical therapy plays a crucial role in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization, especially for athletes with disabilities, who may face unique physiological and biomechanical challenges. Recent advancements in rehabilitation techniques, assistive technologies, and evidence-based therapies provide new opportunities to enhance recovery, reduce injury risk, and improve athletic performance.
This Special Issue aims to explore new approaches to sports injury management, rehabilitation, and adaptive physical therapy techniques. It aligns with the journal’s mission to advance healthcare solutions and evidence-based clinical practices. By highlighting leading-edge research, we seek to improve outcomes for professional and recreational athletes, including those participating in adaptive sports.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and systematic reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Evidence-based physical therapy interventions for sports-related injuries and pain;
- Post-surgical rehabilitation strategies for athletes;
- Biomechanics in injury and rehabilitation;
- Injury patterns and prevention strategies in para-sports;
- Adaptive rehabilitation techniques for athletes with physical and neurological impairments;
- Assistive devices and digital health (virtual reality, artificial intelligence, robotics, etc.) in sports rehabilitation;
- Psychological and psychosocial aspects of sports injuries
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Rafał Gnat
Dr. Maciej Biały
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sport
- injury
- acute pain
- chronic pain
- physical therapy
- physiotherapy
- rehabilitation
- disability
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