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Innovations in Monitoring Athlete Health

A special issue of Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology (ISSN 2411-5142). This special issue belongs to the section "Athletic Training and Human Performance".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 992

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Dr. Carmelo Pirri

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Department of Neurosciences, Institute of Human Anatomy, University of Padova, 35121 Padua, Italy
Interests: ultrasound Imaging; connective tissue; regenerative medicine; rehabilitation; sports injuries; biomechanics; neurorehabilitation; musculoskeletal disorders
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, advancements in health monitoring technologies have significantly transformed the way athlete health is assessed, managed, and optimized. This Special Issue, "Innovations in Monitoring Athlete Health", aims to explore the latest technological innovations, methodologies, and applications in athlete health monitoring. The Special Issue will cover topics such as wearable sensors, real-time health analytics, imaging, personalized training insights, and injury prevention tools. By bringing together leading research and practical applications, the Special Issue seeks to highlight how these emerging innovations are enhancing athletic performance while prioritizing health and safety. Contributions that address interdisciplinary approaches, data-driven insights, and real-world implementations are particularly encouraged, as they offer critical perspectives on the future of sports health monitoring. We invite researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals to submit their work to contribute to this dynamic and rapidly evolving field.

Dr. Carmelo Pirri
Guest Editor

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1800 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

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

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Between-Season Changes in the Cycling Power Profile in Relation to Training Volume and Moderate-to-High Intensity in International Junior and U23 Triathletes: A Longitudinal Study
by Raúl Espejo, Jesús Martínez-Sobrino, Jesús Santos del Cerro and Santiago Veiga
J. Funct. Morphol. Kinesiol. 2026, 11(2), 138; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk11020138 - 26 Mar 2026
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Background: The power profile is a reliable tool for monitoring performance in the cycling segment of triathlon. This study aimed to analyze the evolution of Mean Maximal Power (MMP) in international triathletes and to examine its relationship with external load-based training characteristics. Methods [...] Read more.
Background: The power profile is a reliable tool for monitoring performance in the cycling segment of triathlon. This study aimed to analyze the evolution of Mean Maximal Power (MMP) in international triathletes and to examine its relationship with external load-based training characteristics. Methods: Cycling training and competition data from 14 junior and U23 international triathletes (seven males: 21 ± 1 years, 69 ± 3 kg, and 181 ± 7 cm; seven females: 22 ± 3 years, 54 ± 5 kg, and 166 ± 3 cm) were analyzed longitudinally for three consecutive seasons. The MMP from the power profile was recorded, along with the training volume accumulated in each 2.0 W·kg−1 power band. Results: All the MMP values, except values of 10 s, 30 s and 5 min, increased (p < 0.05) over the three seasons (Δ = 0.9% to 4.8%; ES = 0.30–0.47), as did the total time (Δ = 22.1%; ES = 0.42) and total distance (Δ = 32.8%; ES = 0.61). Specifically, the percentage of time spent in the 4–6 W·kg−1 power band (ES = 0.42) and MMP values for 1–20 min durations (ES = 0.25–0.47) increased (p < 0.05) from the second to the third season. MMP values ≤ 30 s showed a very large correlation (above r = 0.74) with the percentage of time spent in power bands of 12–14 W·kg−1. All the MMP values showed a negative correlation with the percentage of time spent in the 0–2 W·kg−1 power band. Conclusions: Improvements in MMP ≥ 1 min values over consecutive seasons were associated with greater total training volume and time spent in moderate-intensity power bands, whereas MMP ≤ 30 s were linked to very high-intensity power outputs. Full article
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Intramyocardial Bridge in Sports Medicine: Proposal of a Possible Follow-Up Strategy in Asymptomatic Athletes
by Roberto Palazzo, Melissa Orlandi, Federico Fu, Vittorio Bini and Laura Stefani
J. Funct. Morphol. Kinesiol. 2026, 11(2), 134; https://doi.org/10.3390/jfmk11020134 - 24 Mar 2026
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Background: Intramyocardial bridge (MB) is a coronary anomaly characterized by a segment of the artery tunneling within the myocardium. While often asymptomatic, it may lead to ischemic events. Despite traditional disqualification from competitive sports, 2023 guidelines now permit participation for athletes with MBs [...] Read more.
Background: Intramyocardial bridge (MB) is a coronary anomaly characterized by a segment of the artery tunneling within the myocardium. While often asymptomatic, it may lead to ischemic events. Despite traditional disqualification from competitive sports, 2023 guidelines now permit participation for athletes with MBs that do not meet specific high-risk morphological criteria. This study aims to evaluate a novel combined provocative test, integrating Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) and stress echocardiography for the assessment of myocardial deformation (twist), to assess the functional impact of MB in asymptomatic athletes. Methods: This cross-sectional case–control study included 18 participants (nine cases with “significant” MB diagnosed via Computed Tomography (CT) coronary angiography and nine healthy, trained controls), aged 18–78 years. All subjects underwent evaluation at our facility for competitive certification. Assessment protocols included resting echocardiography, Global Longitudinal Strain (GLS), and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) to quantify exercise capacity and dynamic myocardial function. Results: No significant differences in echocardiographic parameters were observed between groups at rest. However, during exercise, athletes with MB demonstrated a significant reduction in GLS and ventricular twist compared to the control group. These findings indicate a notable loss of apical reserve in the MB cohort during physical stress. Conclusions: The integration of CPET and myocardial deformation analysis provides an effective diagnostic tool for identifying functional impairment in asymptomatic athletes with MB. This combined approach offers a superior follow-up strategy for managing athletes who may be at risk for ischemic events despite lack of clinical symptoms. Full article
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