About this Research Topic
Technological advancements in hardware (e.g. cameras, inertial measurement units, electromyography, microcontrollers) and software (e.g. modeling and simulation, deep learning, sensor fusion, signal analysis) have revolutionized the field of biomechanics. They have also allowed better bridging between research and practice, by allowing many measurements to be taken outside of the laboratory with research-grade accuracy resulting in a deeper understanding of the biomechanical factors that contribute to sports performance and injury risk.
This Special Issue aims to comprehensively explore and showcase the latest advancements in biomechanics, with a specific focus on their application in enhancing sports performance, mitigating the risk of injuries, and facilitating optimal rehabilitation in athletes. By sharing new findings and insights, researchers, and practitioners can contribute to the ongoing progress in biomechanics and the development of evidence-based strategies for improving athletic performance and athlete well-being.
The scope of the Research Topic would involve a comprehensive exploration and presentation of the latest advancements in biomechanics, with a specific focus on their application in three key areas: enhancing sports performance, mitigating the risk of injuries, and facilitating optimal rehabilitation in athletes.
Potential themes could include but are not limited to:
- biomechanical analysis of sports techniques and their impact on performance and injury prevention
- novel technologies and methodologies in biomechanics for assessing and optimizing sports performance
- biomechanical interventions and strategies for reducing the risk of sports-related injuries
- biomechanics-based rehabilitation approaches for athletes recovering from injuries
- application of biomechanics in sports equipment design and development
We welcome any types of manuscripts including, but not limited to:
- original research articles presenting new findings and insights in the field of biomechanics applied to sports performance, injury prevention, or rehabilitation
- review articles summarizing and critically evaluating the existing literature on specific topics related to biomechanics and sports
- case studies highlighting the successful application of biomechanics in improving sports performance or facilitating athlete rehabilitation
- methodological papers describing innovative techniques or technologies used in biomechanical analysis for sports-related purposes
- perspective or opinion articles discussing future directions and challenges in the field of biomechanics and its application in sports
This Special Issue aims to comprehensively explore and showcase the latest advancements in biomechanics, with a specific focus on their application in enhancing sports performance, mitigating the risk of injuries, and facilitating optimal rehabilitation in athletes. By sharing new findings and insights, researchers, and practitioners can contribute to the ongoing progress in biomechanics and the development of evidence-based strategies for improving athletic performance and athlete well-being.
The scope of the Research Topic would involve a comprehensive exploration and presentation of the latest advancements in biomechanics, with a specific focus on their application in three key areas: enhancing sports performance, mitigating the risk of injuries, and facilitating optimal rehabilitation in athletes.
Potential themes could include but are not limited to:
- biomechanical analysis of sports techniques and their impact on performance and injury prevention
- novel technologies and methodologies in biomechanics for assessing and optimizing sports performance
- biomechanical interventions and strategies for reducing the risk of sports-related injuries
- biomechanics-based rehabilitation approaches for athletes recovering from injuries
- application of biomechanics in sports equipment design and development
We welcome any types of manuscripts including, but not limited to:
- original research articles presenting new findings and insights in the field of biomechanics applied to sports performance, injury prevention, or rehabilitation
- review articles summarizing and critically evaluating the existing literature on specific topics related to biomechanics and sports
- case studies highlighting the successful application of biomechanics in improving sports performance or facilitating athlete rehabilitation
- methodological papers describing innovative techniques or technologies used in biomechanical analysis for sports-related purposes
- perspective or opinion articles discussing future directions and challenges in the field of biomechanics and its application in sports
Keywords: exercise, injury prevention, technology, innovation, wearables, movement analysis, sensor fusion, realtime feedback, biofeedback, machine learning, statistical parametric mapping, functional data analysis, finite element analysis, simulation, modelling
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