Advances in Gait Analysis and Lower Limb Movement Mechanics
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 March 2026 | Viewed by 52
Special Issue Editors
2. School of Biomedical Science & Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
Interests: foot biomechanics; footwear; running mechanics; dance biomechanics; foot muscles; ultrasound
Interests: gait biomechanics; lower-limb coordination; foot strike mechanics; machine learning applications to gait prediction; movement coordination; neuromechanics; motor control; wearable assistive devices and exoskeleton applications; feedback systems for injury prevention and movement optimization
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a new Special Issue entitled Advances in Gait Analysis and Lower Limb Movement Mechanics. This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research and innovative methodologies that enhance our understanding of human movement, rehabilitation, and performance. We welcome a diverse range of contributions, including original research articles, systematic reviews, case studies, and methodological papers. The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Biomechanical modeling of gait and lower limb movement;
- Wearable technologies and sensor-based gait analysis;
- Neuromechanical control of locomotion;
- Rehabilitation strategies and clinical applications;
- Sports performance and injury prevention;
- Machine learning and data analytics in movement science;
- Comparative gait studies across populations or conditions;
- Advances in motion capture and imaging techniques.
This Special Issue provides a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue among researchers, clinicians, and technologists working at the forefront of movement science. We encourage submissions that push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and offer novel insights into the mechanics of gait and lower limb function.
Dr. Karen Mickle
Dr. Alessandro Garofolini
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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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.
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Keywords
- gait analysis
- motion analysis
- wearables
- biomechanics
- modeling
- locomotion
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