The Effects of Resistance Training on Musculoskeletal Health
A special issue of Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology (ISSN 2411-5142). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Exercise for Health Promotion".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 48
Special Issue Editor
Interests: aging; biomechanics; morphology; muscle; physiology; sports science; strength; ultrasound
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce this Special Issue of JFMK on “The Effects of Resistance Training on Musculoskeletal Health”. Musculoskeletal health is a critical component of overall well-being, particularly as the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders continues to rise due to aging populations, sedentary lifestyles, and increased participation in sports and recreational activities. Addressing these challenges requires evidence-based strategies that enhance musculoskeletal function, reduce injury risk, and improve rehabilitation outcomes.
Resistance training has emerged as a cornerstone intervention for musculoskeletal health, offering benefits across several musculoskeletal health domains, including muscle strength, bone density, joint stability, and sarcopenia and osteoporosis risk. Additionally, resistance training plays a crucial role in rehabilitation by improving functional capacity and mitigating pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis, tendinopathies, and lower back pain.
Despite the well-documented benefits, resistance training protocols for different populations (e.g., athletes, adolescents, elderly, and clinical populations) remain an active research area. Variables such as training volume, intensity, frequency, and exercise selection influence musculoskeletal adaptations and require further investigation to refine best practices for injury prevention, rehabilitation, and long-term health.
This Special Issue invites researchers to contribute high-quality original studies and reviews that explore the effects of resistance training on musculoskeletal health, covering topics such as, but not limited to, the following:
- The role of resistance training in preventing and managing musculoskeletal disorders;
- Mechanisms by which resistance training enhances muscle, bone, and joint health;
- Optimizing resistance training parameters for rehabilitation and injury prevention;
- The effects of resistance training on mobility, function, and quality of life in aging populations;
- Comparative effectiveness of resistance training versus other rehabilitation modalities;
- Innovations in resistance training methods for musculoskeletal health.
We welcome contributions from experts in exercise science, physical therapy, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and related fields to advance our understanding of how resistance training can be leveraged to improve musculoskeletal health and function.
Dr. Dustin J. Oranchuk
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- athlete
- bone
- exercise
- joint
- morphology
- pain
- rehabilitation
- sarcopenia
- strength
- tendon
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