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Sports Biomechanics and Injury Prevention

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2025 | Viewed by 1882

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Jorge Sánchez-Infante

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1. Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, 28223 Madrid, Spain
2. Physiotherapy Research Group of Toledo (GIFTO), Faculty of Physiotherapy and Nursing, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Spain
Interests: dry needling; meta-analysis; sports; rehabilitation; exercise; physical activity; sport sciences; health; trigger points; pain
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Dear Colleagues,

The objective of this Special Issue for the journal Applied Sciences is to explore and disseminate innovative research and advanced practices in the field of sports biomechanics and injury prevention. It seeks to provide a Special Issue for researchers, health professionals, coaches, and athletes to share knowledge and strategies that improve sports performance and reduce the risk of injury. This Special Issue focuses on the application of biomechanical principles to develop effective training, assessment, and rehabilitation methods aimed at academic performance and injury prevention in motion analysis, preventive interventions, technology and tools, rehabilitation, risk factors, biomechanics, and educational approaches to injury prevention.

Dr. Jorge Sánchez-Infante
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • sports biomechanics
  • injury prevention
  • motion analysis
  • preventive interventions
  • sports technology
  • sports rehabilitation
  • risk factors
  • biomechanical assessment
  • sports performance
  • sports education and training
  • physiotherapy
  • rehabilitation
  • sports medicine
  • muscle injury
  • prevention and treatment of injuries

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Impact of Combined Exercise and High-Intensity Interval Training on 6-Minute Walk Test Dynamics in Heart Failure Patients with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Results from the ExIC-FEp Trial
by Iván Cavero-Redondo, Arturo Martínez-Rodrigo, Iris Otero-Luis, Nerea Moreno-Herraiz, Marta Fenoll-Morante, Irene Martínez-García, María José Guzmán-Pavón and Alicia Saz-Lara
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(21), 9642; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14219642 - 22 Oct 2024
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(1) Background: Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a clinical challenge, with limited success from current therapeutic strategies. This study aimed to assess the impact of combined exercise (CE) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on key biomechanical parameters during the 6-minute [...] Read more.
(1) Background: Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a clinical challenge, with limited success from current therapeutic strategies. This study aimed to assess the impact of combined exercise (CE) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on key biomechanical parameters during the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) in HFpEF patients. (2) Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted in 76 sedentary HFpEF patients, divided into three groups as follows: the CE, HIIT, and control groups. CE involves aerobic and strength training, whereas HIIT includes high-intensity intervals. Cadence (steps per minute), distance, maximum heart rate (HRmax), and exercise intensity were measured pre- and postintervention. (3) Results: The results revealed significant improvements in cadence in the CE group compared with the control group (p = 0.009) for intention-to-treat analysis, and in the control and HIIT groups (p = 0.002) for per-protocol analysis. CE also significantly improved HRmax and exercise intensity, suggesting an enhanced cardiovascular response. In contrast, HIIT did not significantly affect these parameters. The correlation between cadence and distance covered during the 6MWT was strong in the overall group (r = 0.762, p < 0.001). (4) Conclusions: These findings suggest that CE is an effective intervention to improve gait efficiency, cardiovascular response, and functional capacity in HFpEF patients, whereas HIIT may require further investigation in this population. Full article
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Physiological Response and Sports Injury Risk Relevant Biomechanics in Endurance Obstacle Course Races
by Jorge Rey-Mota, David Martín-Caro Álvarez, Ana Onate-Figuérez, Rodrigo Yañez-Sepúlveda and Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(20), 9604; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14209604 - 21 Oct 2024
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Obstacle course races (OCR) have experienced significant growth in recent years, with millions of participants worldwide. However, there is limited research on the specific physiological demands and injury prevention strategies required for these events. This study aimed to analyze the physiological responses and [...] Read more.
Obstacle course races (OCR) have experienced significant growth in recent years, with millions of participants worldwide. However, there is limited research on the specific physiological demands and injury prevention strategies required for these events. This study aimed to analyze the physiological responses and injury risks in participants of a 5 km (Sprint) and 13 km (Super) OCR. Sixty-eight participants were assessed for cortical arousal, leg strength, isometric handgrip strength, blood lactate, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, body temperature, urine composition, spirometry values, hamstring flexibility, lower limb stability, foot biomechanics, and scapular kinematics, one hour before and immediately after the races. The results showed a significant decrease in leg strength (Sprint: r = −0.56, p < 0.01; Super: r = −0.54, p = 0.01) and urine pH (Sprint: r = −0.70, p = 0.03; Super: r = −0.67, p = 0.01) in both distances, with increases in urine colour, protein, and glucose (Sprint: p < 0.04). In the 13 km race, lower limb stability decreased significantly post-race (r = −0.53, p = 0.01). Positive correlations were found between performance and pre-race handgrip strength (Sprint: r = 0.71, p = 0.001; Super: r = 0.72, p = 0.01) and spirometry values (FVC, FEF 25–75%, FEV1) (Sprint: r = 0.52, p = 0.031; Super: r = 0.48, p = 0.035). Thermoregulation capacity, reflected in a higher pre-race body temperature and lower post-race body temperature, also correlated with improved performance (r = 0.49, p = 0.046). Injury risk increased post-race, with a significant decline in lower limb stability (p < 0.05). These findings highlight the importance of targeted training programs, focusing on grip strength, leg strength, respiratory muscle training, and hydration strategies to optimize performance and reduce injury risk in OCR athletes. Full article
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