Recent Advances in Physiotherapy for Musculoskeletal
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Physiology and Pathology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 March 2025 | Viewed by 109
Special Issue Editors
Interests: physical exercise; health; functional rehabilitation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Musculoskeletal injuries are a leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting millions of people annually and accounting for a substantial portion of global healthcare expenditure. This significant prevalence and socioeconomic impact highlight the urgent need to optimize rehabilitation treatments.
Musculoskeletal rehabilitation is undergoing a revolution driven by the convergence of science, technology, and personalized medicine. By understanding each patient's unique genetic makeup and leveraging emerging technologies such as virtual reality and robotics, we can design highly personalized and effective treatments. This new era of rehabilitation offers hope to millions of people, improving their quality of life and optimizing injury recovery.
However, the future of physical therapy extends even further into the realm of personalized medicine. By integrating cutting-edge technologies like virtual reality and artificial intelligence, along with a deep understanding of individual genetics, we will be able to redefine the boundaries of rehabilitation.
This Special Issue of Life seeks to explore the latest advancements and complementary techniques aligned with the principles of personalized medicine. By focusing on precise and efficient interventions, we will not only accelerate patient recovery but also optimize long-term outcomes, setting new standards in physiotherapy and sports medicine.
We invite you to be part of this innovative initiative.
Prof. Dr. Miguel Ángel Rosety-Rodríguez
Prof. Dr. Jorge Góngora-Rodríguez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- musculoskeletal rehabilitation
- emerging technologies
- virtual reality
- artificial intelligence
- inflammatory genetics
- physiotherapy
- sports medicine
- functional recovery
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