Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology

Biomechanical Analysis in Physical Activity and Sports—2nd Edition

edited by

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 16 articles | Viewed by 39365 | Submission Open

Keywords: biomechanics; sports performance; physical activity; athletic training; movement analysis; functional materials; kinesiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Optimizing Strength and Resistance Training: Best Practices Applied to Sports Disciplines and Performance—2nd Edition

edited by

Luis Manuel Martínez Aranda

and

Javier Raya-González

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 20275 | Submission Open

Keywords: skeletal muscle; muscle hypertrophy; resistance exercise; eccentric training; power output; plyometrics; strength adaptations; training volume; sports performance; conditioning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Biomechanical Properties of Muscle and Tendon in Neurological Conditions

edited by

Mohagheghi Amir

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5967 | Submission Open

Keywords: motor control; muscles; tendons; sensory receptors; nervous system; neural impairments; exercise; rehabilitation; surgery; pharmaceutical treatments; neural plasticity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Racket Sport Dynamics

edited by

Bernardino Javier Sánchez-Alcaraz Martínez

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5107 | Submission Open

Keywords: racquet sports; tennis; padel; squash; badminton; sociology; physiology; psychology; performance; training

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Physiological Adaptations and Improvements in Sports Performance through Training in Adverse Environments

edited by

Ismael Martínez Guardado

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4088 | Submission Open

Keywords: heat acclimatization; altitude training; thermal stress; hypoxia; performance enhancement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Basis of Applied Kinesiology, Innovations and Clinical Applications in Musculoskeletal Health, 2nd Edition

edited by

Vicente Javier Clemente Suárez

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2919 | Submission Open

Keywords: applied kinesiology; musculoskeletal health; biomechanical assessments; neuromuscular adaptations; wearable devices; artificial intelligence; sports

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Sport-Specific Movement Analysis

edited by

Jaime Fernandez Fernandez

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1913 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport biomechanics; movement analysis; wearables; injury prevention; performance analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Efficiency in Kinesiology: Innovative Approaches in Enhancing Motor Skills for Athletic Performance, 4th Edition

edited by

Diego Minciacchi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1733 | Submission Open

Keywords: kinesiology; sport science; sport performance; biomechanics; training periodization; training prescription; exercise physiology; athletic performance; motor performance; motor skills

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Biomechanics of Human Movement in Sports and Analysis of Sport Techniques

edited by

Vassilios Panoutsakopoulos

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1492 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport biomechanics; sport technique; kinematic analysis; kinetic analysis; movement pattern; sport performance; human performance optimization; sport injury prevention; interlimb coordination; interlimb asymmetries

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Innovations in Monitoring Athlete Health

edited by

Carmelo Pirri

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 359 | Submission Open

Keywords: athlete health monitoring; real-time health analytics; personalized training insights; injury prevention; sports health technology; data-driven performance optimization; imaging in sports medicine; health monitoring innovations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Insights into the Assessment Strategies and Non-Pharmacological Management of Musculoskeletal Dysfunctions Linked to Chronic Pain Condition

edited by Manuela Deodato and

Giovanni Galeoto

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal dysfunctions; chronic pain; pathophysiology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System)

Applied Sport Physiology and Performance—4th Edition

edited by

William Guyton Hornsby

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 23494 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport science; athlete monitoring; training studies; training prescription

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Physical Activity for Optimal Health: 2nd Edition

edited by

José M. Gamonales

and

Mário André da Cunha Espada

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11959 | Submission Open

Keywords: disabilities; education; health; inclusion; performance; physical activity; sport

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Integrative Perspectives on Functional Morphology, Performance and Injury Prevention in Soccer

edited by

Spyridon Plakias

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7727 | Submission Open

Keywords: football; kinesiology; sports biomechanics; sports medicine; training load monitoring; neuromuscular adaptation; recovery strategies; sports nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Applications of Machine Learning in Sports Medicine, Physical Activity, Posture, and Rehabilitation: 2nd Edition

edited by

Federico Roggio

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2852 | Submission Open

Keywords: machine learning; artificial intelligence; sports medicine; physical activity; posture; rehabilitation; biomechanics; injury prevention; human pose estimation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

The Impact of Stress and Anxiety on Athletic Performance

edited by Zoran Nikolovski

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 1448 | Submission Open

Keywords: stress and athletes’ performance; anxiety and athletes’ performance; cortisol; alpha amylase; HPA axis; sympathetic system; stress detection questionnaires; managing stress and anxiety; stress coping techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

New Insights into Muscle Fatigue and Recovery

edited by

Matthew Barnes

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1295 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuromuscular fatigue; mental fatigue; central fatigue; exercise-induced muscle damage; skeletal muscle; recovery; exercise; sleep; nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Wearable Biomechanics in Sport and Rehabilitation

edited by

Pedro G. Morouço

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable technology; sports biomechanics; rehabilitation; inertial sensors; performance monitoring; injury prevention; movement analysis; telehealth; artificial intelligence; human motion tracking

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Nutritional Strategies for Optimizing Skeletal Muscle Function in Health and Disease

edited by

Lucas Guimaraes Ferreira

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 225 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport nutrition; skeletal muscle health; dietary supplements; ergogenic aids; skeletal muscle function

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Nutrition)

Flexibility Enhancing Methods: From Current Knowledge to Future Perspectives

edited by

Ewan Thomas

and Konstantin Warneke

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open

Keywords: flexibility; stretching; foam rolling; pain; stiffness; prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Perspectives and Challenges in Sports Medicine for Combat Sports

edited by Robert Trybulski

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16090 | Submission Open

Keywords: combat sports; sports medicine; injury prevention; rehabilitation; biomechanics; concussion management; neuromuscular health; cognitive function; psychological resilience; training methodologies; athlete recovery; injury epidemiology; regenerative medicine; strength and conditioning; MMA; boxing; wrestling; martial arts; physical therapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Nutrition)

Sports Nutrition and Body Composition

edited by

Masaharu Kagawa

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 15826 | Submission Open

Keywords: body composition; anthropometry; dietary assessments; relative energy deficiency in sports; supplements; hydration; performance; weight category; body image; para-athletes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Nutrition)

Effects of Exercise Training on Cardiovascular Risks Factors in Primary and Secondary Prevention

edited by

Giuseppe Caminiti

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 14000 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise training; cardiovascular risk factors; physical activity; personalized exercise protocols; aging and cardiovascular health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Tailoring Physical Activity for the Health and Development of Children and Adolescents

edited by

Víctor Arufe-Giráldez

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4480 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; physical exercise; health; children; adolescents; cognitive development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Posture, Balance, and Gait: Assessment Techniques and Rehabilitation Strategies—2nd Edition

edited by

Vasiliki Sakellari

and George Gioftsos

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2731 | Submission Open

Keywords: physiotherapy; human balance; gait analysis; neurological rehabilitation; ergonomics; fall prevention; sensorimotor integration; motor control; geriatrics; clinical education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Improving Cardiovascular Health Through Physical Activity and Exercise

edited by Asterios Deligiannis and

Evangelia Kouidi

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1766 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiovascular health; cardiovascular exercise physiology; cardiac rehabilitation; cardiac exercise prescription; cardiovascular prevention; chronic heart failure and exercise; artificial intelligence in sports cardiology; wearable technology and cardiovascular health outcomes; digital cardiac health interventions; AI-guided cardiac rehabilitation programs

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Sports Medicine and Public Health, 2nd Edition

edited by

Giovanni Fiorilli

and

Andrea Buonsenso

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 806 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical exercise; disease prevention; adult population; physical well-being; gender difference

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Nutrition)

Innovative Physiotherapy Approaches and Functional Outcomes in Neurological and Developmental Disorders

edited by

Vasiliki Sakellari

and Marousa Pavlou

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 659 | Submission Open

Keywords: physiotherapy; neurological rehabilitation; evidence-based practice; developmental disorders; motor control; balance; gait; assistive technology; virtual reality; robotics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Postural and Neuromuscular Mechanisms in Balance and Postural Re-Education: Technological and Clinical Advances

edited by

Giuseppe Messina

and

Donatella Di Corrado

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 573 | Submission Open

Keywords: posture; balance; elderly falls; stabilometry; baropodometry; proprioception; core stability; nanotechnology; wearable sensors; postural re-education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System)

Injury Prevention and Performance Analysis in Oppositional Sports: Insights from Combat and Racket Sports

edited by Alfonso Gutiérrez-Santiago and

Iván Prieto-Lage

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open

Keywords: injury prevention; performance analysis; combat sports; racket sports; biomechanics; sports science; risk mitigation; athlete performance; training methodologies; rehabilitation protocols

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Innovations in Fitness Assessment and Monitoring in Sport

edited by Kyle Beyer

submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: athlete monitoring; wearable technology; training load; reliability and validity; physiological profiling; injury prevention; data analytics; key performance indicators

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Cutting-Edge Technology in Exercise Science: From Performance to Health Applications

edited by

Sergio Maroto Izquierdo

submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13206 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise science; sports performance; rehabilitation; wearable electronic devices; artificial intelligence; virtual reality therapy; machine learning; mobile applications; health promotion; physical fitness; training equipment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Optimizing Exercise Interventions: Integrating Mechanical and Neuromuscular Variables for Enhanced Fitness and Health Outcomes

edited by

Amador García Ramos

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 16530 | Submission Open

Keywords: endurance; exercise prescription; health; neuromuscular function; physical activity; physical condition; strength; technology; testing protocols; training optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Biomechanics and Neuromuscular Control of Gait and Posture—2nd Edition

edited by

Philippe Gorce

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11390 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal diseases; neuromuscular; neuromechanics; biomechanics; modeling and simulation; gait and posture; balance; movement analysis; muscle fatigue; electromyography; reaction to ground force; center of pressure; asymmetry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System)

Body Composition Assessment: Methods, Validity, and Applications

edited by

Alfredo Irurtia

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2211 | Submission Open

Keywords: body composition technology; DXA; BIA; BIVA; ultrasound; anthropometry; athlete monitoring; health monitoring; aging; sarcopenia; and rehabilitation; multimodal integration of methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sports Medicine and Nutrition)

The Effects of Aquatic Activities on Health and Mobility

edited by

Konstantinos Papadimitriou

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 1034 | Submission Open

Keywords: swimming; water polo; artistic swimming; open water; aqua yoga; aqua pilates; aqua aerobic; finswimming

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

The Effects of Resistance Training on Musculoskeletal Health

edited by

Dustin Oranchuk

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 350 | Submission Open

Keywords: athlete; bone; exercise; joint; morphology; pain; rehabilitation; sarcopenia; strength; tendon

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Exercise Science and Neurodegeneration: Current Trends and Research

edited by Grazia Maugeri and

Velia D'Agata

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; neuroprotection; neurodegenerative diseases; Alzheimer’ s disease; Parkinson’ s disease; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Biomechanical Approaches for Performance Enhancement in Running

edited by

Giorgos Paradisis

and Brian Hanley

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 150 | Submission Open

Keywords: running biomechanics; performance optimization; kinematics; kinetics; muscle– tendon dynamics; running economy; wearable sensor technologies; sprinting; endurance running; injury prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Anatomy and Physiology of Adapted Physical Activity: Enhancing Health and Performance

edited by

Agata Grazia D’Amico

and

Ida Cariati

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open

Keywords: adapted physical activity; exercise physiology; functional morphology; neuromuscular adaptations; musculoskeletal remodeling; cardiovascular response; motor control; biomechanics; health; performance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Advances in Gait Analysis and Lower Limb Movement Mechanics

edited by

Karen Mickle

and

Alessandro Garofolini

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

Keywords: gait analysis; motion analysis; wearables; biomechanics; modeling; locomotion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Measurement and Optimization of Training Outcomes in Sport and Exercise

edited by Fernando F. Martín-Rivera

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open

Keywords: neuromuscular assessment; sports biomechanics; wearable sensors; training load monitoring; velocity-based training; dose– response modelling; machine learning; digital twins; injury risk prediction; health biomarkers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Musculoskeletal Health, Orthopaedics and Traumatology, and Rehabilitation

edited by

Andrea Vescio

submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning; musculoskeletal disorders; orthopaedics and traumatology; rehabilitation and physical medicine; predictive analytics; medical imaging and diagnostics; robotics and surgical navigation; wearable technologies; tele-rehabilitation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Functional Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System)

Health and Performance Through Sports at All Ages: 4th Edition

edited by

Gianpiero Greco

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12628 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; physical activity; physical fitness; physical education; sports performance; human performance; resistance training; endurance training; body composition; active and healthy; aging combat sports

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Physiological and Biomechanical Foundations of Strength Training

edited by

Sergio José Ibáñez Godoy

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5139 | Submission Open

Keywords: strength training; biomechanics; neuromuscular adaptations; resistance training; muscle architecture; training methodology; fatigue and recovery; load management; wearable technology; rehabilitation and injury prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Kinesiology and Biomechanics)

Optimizing Strength, Power, and Endurance in Diverse Athletic Populations

edited by

José María González Ravé

and Fernando González-Mohíno Mayoralas

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4289 | Submission Open

Keywords: periodization; monitoring; training; physical fitness; technologies; technique; performance; individual sports; team sports

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Strength and Conditioning in Indoor Team Sports: Strategies for Performance Optimization

edited by

Jorge Lima Arede

, Oliver Gonzalo-Skok and

Nuno Leite

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3849 | Submission Open

Keywords: strength and conditioning; athletic performance optimization; injury prevention; team sports; resistance training; multidirectional speed training; sports-specific conditioning; performance enhancement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Physical Exercise for Health Promotion)

Innovative Approaches in Monitoring Individual Sports

edited by

Mário Jorge Costa

and

Mário André da Cunha Espada

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3657 | Submission Open

Keywords: individual sports; training; monitoring; performance; load; athletes; instruments; methods; biomechanics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Strength Training and Performance Enhancement in Athletes, 3rd Edition

edited by

Roland Van den Tillaar

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3437 | Submission Open

Keywords: kinematics; conditioning; kinetics; sports; resistance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

Advances in Water-Based Team Sports: Performance, Training Strategies, and Athlete Development

edited by Tea Galic

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2050 | Submission Open

Keywords: water-based sports; swimming; water polo; youth athletes; elite athletes; training load; talent development; team sports performance; training strategies; sports injuries; sports nutrition; recovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Athletic Training and Human Performance)

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