Advancing Public and Occupational Health Through Physical Activity and Injury Prevention

Dear Colleagues,

Physical activity is one of the most powerful tools for improving population health, yet inactivity and injury remain significant barriers to sustained participation. Across community, clinical, and occupational settings, there exists a need to integrate evidence-based strategies that both promote movement and prevent injury. This Special Issue seeks to advance understanding of how physical activity and injury prevention intersect within the broader domains of public and occupational health. We welcome research that explores novel interventions, emerging or understudied populations, exploratory investigations, surveillance systems, behavioral and environmental determinants, and policy initiatives that foster safe and active living.

Submitted papers may include observational or experimental studies, reviews, or translational frameworks that highlight mechanisms linking activity and safety, implementation of exercise programs across diverse populations, and innovations that reduce work-related or recreational injuries. Special emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary approaches bridging exercise science, ergonomics, rehabilitation, and public health. By bringing together research across these domains, this Special Issue aims to inform strategies that enable individuals to move more, and move safely, throughout their lifespan.

Dr. Whitley Stone
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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