Optimizing Athlete Health and Performance: Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Sports Medicine
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 336
Special Issue Editors
2. Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Coimbra, 3004-528 Coimbra, Portugal
3. USF Norton de Matos, ULS Coimbra, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
4. Centro de Estudos e Investigação em Saúde—CEISUC, 3004-512 Coimbra, Portugal
Interests: sports medicine; athlete health; preventive medicine; sports performance; interdisciplinary approaches in sports medicine; injury prevention and rehabilitation; public health in sports
Interests: exercise physiology; injury prevention; strength and conditioning; monitoring of training and match load; health outcome
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Athlete health and performance optimization comprise a rapidly evolving field that demands a multidisciplinary perspective. Advances in sports medicine, cardiology, physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, psychology, and data science are reshaping the way we understand athlete care, from prevention to performance enhancement. The complexity of modern sports requires an integrated approach that not only addresses injury treatment and recovery but also emphasizes prevention, health promotion, and long-term well-being.
This Special Issue aims to compile contributions from diverse areas of expertise to explore innovative strategies that optimize athlete health and performance. Topics of interest include the management of overtraining and fatigue, the prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries, the role of nutrition and supplementation, and psychological and cognitive aspects of performance. We also welcome approaches utilizing wearable technologies, artificial intelligence, and precision medicine in sports.
In addition, this Special Issue aims to highlight emerging concerns in cardiovascular health and screening in athletes and former athletes, including cardiac adaptations to training, long-term heart health, and the role of technology in monitoring and prevention.
By garnering multidisciplinary perspectives, this Special Issue hopes to facilitate the exchange of exchange between clinicians, researchers, coaches, and policymakers. It seeks to foster evidence-based practices that safeguard athlete health while maximizing performance across all levels of sport, from recreational to elite competition.
Dr. Carlos Braga
Guest Editor Assistant
Dr. Júlio A. Costa
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sports medicine
- athlete health
- performance optimization
- injury prevention
- multidisciplinary approaches
- rehabilitation
- nutrition in sports
- wearable technologies
- preventive medicine
- sports psychology
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