Symmetry and Asymmetry in Biomechanics and Human Physiology
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Life Sciences".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2022) | Viewed by 4028
Special Issue Editors
2. Sport Physical Activity and Health Research & INnovation CenTer (SPRINT), 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal
3. Centre for the Study of Human Performance (CIPER), Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade de Lisboa, 1499-002 Cruz Quebrada, Portugal
4. Comprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC), Universidade de Évora, 7004- 516 Évora, Portugal
5. Life Quality Research Centre (CIEQV-Leiria), 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal
Interests: sport sciences; training load monitoring; strength and conditioning; metabolic expenditure; testing; performance analysis; training; exercise physiology; biomechanics; recovery procedures; physical activity
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2. Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Lisbon, 1499-002 Cruz Quebrada, Portugal
3. Life Quality Research Centre, Complexo Andaluz, Apartado, 2040-413 Rio Maior, Portugal
Interests: sport sciences; training load monitoring; strength and conditioning; metabolic expenditure; testing; performance analysis; training; exercise physiology; sport pedagogy; recovery procedures; physical activity; soccer
Interests: football; soccer; match analysis; performance analysis; network analysis
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Interests: dentification and characterization of the biomehcanical and physiological determinant factors of sports performance; quantification of the effects of different training methods in physical form and technical ability from young to adult performers
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Movement and locomotion have always been key activities in humans. Physical exercise and performance in sports are strongly linked to physiological variables, which are dependent on biomechanical aspects associated with fatigue and energy expenditure. The concepts of symmetry and asymmetry are often used to assess the normality of movement in sports or rehabilitation processes. The knowledge provided by scientific studies on this topic can be useful to optimize coaching and training programs and aid adequate long-term development of athletes, while improving quality of life, the reduction of risk in sport injuries and health care costs and promoting the conditions for performance enhancement in sports. This context gives us a wide range of perspectives from which to study the symmetry and asymmetry in biomechanics and human physiology. In this Special Issue, we encourage and invite researchers and practitioners to submit manuscripts (original research, reviews, and meta-analysis) related to the promotion of health, physical activity, regular exercise, injury prevention, and performance enhancement in sports. Submissions from all disciplines will be considered, and all manuscripts will be peer-reviewed by experts in the field.
Submit your paper and select the Journal “Symmetry” and the Special Issue “Symmetry and Asymmetry in Biomechanics and Human Physiology” via: MDPI submission system. Our papers will be published on a rolling basis and we will be pleased to receive your submission once you have finished it.
Dr. Mário André da Cunha Espada
Dr. Fernando Jorge Lourenço dos Santos
Dr. Filipe Manuel Clemente
Dr. Mário Jorge Costa
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomechanics and bioenergetic of human movement
- strength and conditioning
- training methods
- performance analysis
- exercise testing
- fatigue
- injuries, prevention, and rehabilitation
- functional evaluation
- return to daily routines, practice, and training
- puberty and development
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