Wearable Sensors and Motion Analysis in Sports and Rehabilitation
A special issue of Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology (ISSN 2411-5142). This special issue belongs to the section "Kinesiology and Biomechanics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025
Special Issue Editor
Interests: wearable sensors; gait phase partitioning; gait pattern; footswitches; inertial measurements units (IMU); electromyography (EMG); opto-electronic system; force platform
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the innovative applications of wearable sensors and motion analysis technologies in the fields of sports performance and rehabilitation. Recent advances in sensor technology have enabled precise, real-time monitoring of human movement in both laboratory and real-world settings. These tools are transforming how athletes train, how clinicians assess motor function, and how patients recover from injury or surgery. Topics of interest include biomechanical assessments, injury prevention strategies, performance optimization, and remote rehabilitation programs. Contributions are encouraged from interdisciplinary fields, including kinesiology, biomedical engineering, physiotherapy, and sports science.
The goal of this Special Issue is to highlight emerging methodologies, validate novel sensor systems, and explore the integration of wearable technologies into athletic practice. Original research articles, reviews, and case studies are welcome.
Dr. Juri Taborri
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- wearable sensors
- motion analysis
- sports performance
- rehabilitation technology
- biomechanics
- injury prevention
- remote monitoring
- physiotherapy
- human movement
- kinesiology
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