Intelligent Sensors for Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology and Performance Analysis
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Intelligent Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editor
2. H2M—Health and Human Movement Unit, Polytechnic University of Health, Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário, Cooperativa de Responsabilidade Limitada, 4760-409 Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal
Interests: physical activity and sports; academic research in medical imaging and biomechanics
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Intelligent sensors are revolutionizing the fields of biomechanics and exercise performance by providing real-time evaluation of exercise physiology and motion-related parameters with high accuracy. Accelerometers, pressure sensors or electromyography can track and analyze (ab)normal movement patterns or evaluate postural alignment. Also, they help to tailor exercise programs in both rehabilitation and performance optimization. In this context, they may allow for continuous tracking of an athlete's performance, such as power, acceleration, and muscle activation. Sensors combined with computer algorithms can generate information to guide athletes and coaches in refining training techniques and preventing overtraining.
This topic is in the scope of Sensors, as it will highlight the benefits of this field research in creating highly personalized and adaptive programs; detecting early signs of overuse injuries or movement inefficiencies; receiving immediate feedback on exercise performance or optimizing techniques and ensuring safety during training sessions or remote monitoring of athletes’ health remotely.
Despite their evolving capabilities, in the present decade intelligent sensors face challenges such as user compliance, sensor calibration, data accuracy and better integration across systems to create comprehensive performance profiles.
This Special Issue is addressed to sensor-based evaluation of biomechanics and exercise analysis.
Dr. Sofia Brandão
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- intelligent sensors
- biomechanics
- exercise performance monitoring
- rehabilitation and injury prevention
- data integration and accuracy
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