The Role of Sports and Exercise in Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, and Injury Rehabilitation

Dear Colleagues,

Physical activity and structured exercise are pivotal in preventing chronic diseases, enhancing overall health, and facilitating rehabilitation. This Special Issue aims to explore the multifaceted impacts of sports and exercise on human health, focusing on their roles in disease prevention, health promotion, and injury rehabilitation. We welcome original research, reviews, and case studies that delve into the physiological, psychological, and biomechanical aspects of physical activity and its applications in clinical and public health settings.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The impact of regular physical activity on chronic disease prevention (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity);
• Exercise interventions for mental health improvement (e.g., depression, anxiety);
• Rehabilitation protocols involving sports and exercise for injury recovery;
• Biomechanical analyses related to injury prevention in athletic populations;
• The role of exercise in enhancing immune function and reducing inflammation;
• Community-based physical activity programmes and their effectiveness in health promotion;
• Innovative technologies and methodologies in exercise prescription and monitoring​.

This Special Issue seeks to bridge the gap between research and practice, providing insights that can inform policy, clinical guidelines, and individual practices aimed at leveraging sports and exercise for better health outcomes.

Dr. Víctor Hernández-Beltrán
Dr. José M. Gamonales
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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