Methods, Protocols, and Analytical Approaches for the Assessment of Human Movement

Dear Colleagues,

The study of human movement relies on a diverse range of research methods and principles aimed at understanding, analyzing and enhancing athletic performance or recreational physical activity, optimizing movement specificity as well as preventing excessive occupational workload. These methodologies employ tools from biomechanics, kinesiology and exercise physiology, allowing scholars and practitioners to explore various facets of human movement. Broadened knowledge on basic biomechanical models describing movement efficiency, i.e., the spring mass model, offers a springboard to movement of lower risk injury and balanced energy cost. Advancements in technology have significantly influenced human movement research. The integration of wearable devices, accelerometers and GPS tracking has enhanced data collection in both laboratory and field settings. These technological tools allow for assessment through continuous monitoring of movement patterns, providing valuable insights into real-world human movement behaviors and recognition of movement patterns. Finally, analytical approaches through sophisticated mathematical tools, also involving high-level visualization tools, not only facilitate the extraction and procession of human movement data, but also transform it to become more understandable, and make information easier for interdisciplinary human movement scientists to comprehend.

This Special Issue aims to provide a global overview of latest research trends, available protocols and technical achievements to the broader scientific community.

Dr. Elissavet Rousanoglou
Dr. Elias N. Zois
Guest Editors

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