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Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Exercise and Evaluation for Health and Occupational Wellness: Current Trends and Future Directions—2nd Edition

edited by

Konstantina Karatrantou

and Vassilis Gerodimos

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1660 | Submission Open

Keywords: testing and prescription; lifestyle behaviors; health-related quality of life; corporate health; exercise; prevention; physical activity; employee wellbeing; aging

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

Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Regulation in Sport and Health

edited by

Michael Esco

and Brian Kliszczewicz

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open

Keywords: heart rate variability (HRV); autonomic nervous system; parasympathetic activity; exercise and recovery monitoring; acute stress response; wearable technology; athlete monitoring; nonlinear dynamics; clinical applications; individualized training

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

Behavioral Strategies to Increase Physical Activity Participation in Sedentary Populations

edited by Farah A. Ramirez-Marrero

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise physiology; physical activity interventions; exercise program design; wearable devices and monitoring

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

From Injury to Recovery: Rehabilitation Strategies for Athletes

edited by

Rui Soles Gonçalves

and

Rui Torres

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1501 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports injuries; rehabilitation protocols; therapeutic exercise; return to sport; injury prevention; resistance training; functional training; epidemiology of sports injuries; musculoskeletal disorders

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

Wearable Technology and Movement Analysis in Athletic Performance and Rehabilitation

edited by

Juri Taborri

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 804 | Submission Open

Keywords: wearable sensors; motion analysis; sports performance; rehabilitation technology; biomechanics; injury prevention; remote monitoring; physiotherapy; human movement; kinesiology

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

Optimizing Performance: Training Strategies to Improve Strength, Speed, Power, and Endurance, 2nd Edition

edited by

Athanasios Tsoukos

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 416 | Submission Open

Keywords: muscular strength; muscular power; resistance training; free weights; weight machines; bodyweight exercises; plyometric training; olympic weightlifting; complex training; endurance training

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

Innovative Therapies for Achilles Tendon Injuries

edited by

Gundula Schulze-Tanzil

and

Clemens Gögele

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: achilles tendon; rupture; healing; tenocytes; tendon-derived stem cells; tendinopathy; cell therapy; orthobiologics; mechanostimulation

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

Current Horizons in Orthopaedic Surgery: Innovations, Outcomes, and Complication Management

edited by

Carlo Perisano

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open

Keywords: musculoskeletal disease; diagnostic Imaging Innovations; biomechanics; orthopedic procedures; rehabilitation; reoperation-related complication as treatment outcomes; postoperative complications; functional recovery/return to sport; reconstructive surgical procedures

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

Physical Activity and Exercise for the Management of Diabetes

edited by

Felice Strollo

and

Maja Cigrovski Berković

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport; physical activity; metabolism; muscle mass; performance; education; motivation; continuous glucose monitoring; insulin pump; drugs

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

Nutritional Strategies and Performance Optimization in Sports

edited by Andrew R. Jagim

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 11930 | Submission Open

Keywords: sports nutrition; protein; carbohydrate; recovery; athletic performance; dietary supplements; metabolism; nutrient timing; fluid balance; hydration

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

Postural Control in Neurological and Musculoskeletal Disorders

edited by

Philippe P. Perrin

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 158 | Submission Open

Keywords: balance control; dizziness and balance disorders; neurotology; vestibular pathologies; vertigo; physical and sporting activities and exercise programs; motion sickness; vestibular rehabilitation; balneotherapy; posturography

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

Exercise and Movement Interventions in the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Pain

edited by Edward Saulicz

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open

Keywords: chronic pain; pain management; exercise therapy in chronic pain management; physical therapy in chronic pain management; rehabilitation in chronic pain management; the role of physical activity in the biopsychosocial model of chronic pain management; the role of physical activity in cognitive behavioral therapy; physical activity and central mechanisms of pain sensitization; the influence of physical activity on the prevention of anxiety-related behaviors in chronic pain; exercise therapy as a prevention of kinesiophobia in chronic pain

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

Advances in Kinanthropometry: Techniques and Applications in Sports and Health, 2nd Edition

edited by

Luciana Zaccagni

Natascia Rinaldo

and

Stefania Toselli

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: kinanthropometry; weight status; growth; aging; body composition; athletes; sport sciences; public health; obesity

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

Biomechanical and Neuromuscular Perspectives in Resistance Training

edited by

Giuseppe Coratella

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open

Keywords: resistance training; EMG; kinematics; exercise; muscle; joint; biomechanics; neuromuscular; tendon

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

Physical Fitness and Physical Activity in Young Adults

edited by

José A. Bragada

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; physical fitness; sedentary behavior; health promotion; disease prevention

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

Advancing Muscle Physiology Research: The Role of EMG, MRI and Imaging Technologies

edited by

George J. Beneck

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 19 | Submission Open

Keywords: electromyography; muscle denervation; neuropathy; magnetic resonance imaging; ultrasound imaging; shear wave elastography; muscle architecture; motor unit activity; rehabilitation

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

Tactical Athlete Health and Performance, 2nd Edition

edited by Maleah Holland-Winkler

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open

Keywords: tactical athletes; physical conditioning; nutrition and hydration; injury prevention; environmental adaptations; performance optimization; health strategies; occupational safety

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

Human Metabolism and Physiological Adaptations to Exercise Across the Lifespan

edited by

Cesar Osorio-Fuentealba

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise metabolism; metabolic adaptation; aging; life course physiology; pediatric exercise; sarcopenia; metabolic flexibility; hormonal response; exercise prescription; epigenetic regulation

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

10th Anniversary of JFMK: Advances in Kinesiology and Biomechanics

edited by

Roland Van den Tillaar

and

Jorge Morais

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

Keywords: kinematics; kinetics; balance; posture; gait; sports; locomotion; mechanics; lower limb; upper limb; technology; injury prevention; ergonomics

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

10th Anniversary of JFMK: Advances in Physical Exercise for Health Promotion

edited by

Giuseppe Caminiti

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise training; disease prevention; sedentary lifestyle; active living; adapted exercise

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

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