Neuromuscular Control and Biomechanical Assessment in Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

Dear Colleagues,

The prevention of sports injuries and effective treatment of lesions require a deep understanding of neuromuscular control and biomechanical assessment. This special issue aims to explore the latest research and innovations in these fields, highlighting how precise biomechanical assessment and optimized neuromuscular control management can significantly enhance injury prevention and recovery in sports disciplines.

Injury Assessment and Prevention

Injury prevention is a crucial component for both amateur and professional athletes. The ability to accurately assess biomechanical factors contributing to injury risk, such as joint alignment, muscle strength, and movement dynamics, is essential. Combining these assessments with a detailed understanding of neuromuscular control allows for the identification of dysfunctional movement patterns that could lead to injuries. Through advanced motion analysis techniques and the use of wearable technologies, it is possible to monitor athletes’ performances in real-time and make immediate adjustments to reduce injury risk.

Treatment and Recovery

When an injury occurs, an integrated approach that combines biomechanical assessment and neuromuscular control is crucial for effective recovery. Rehabilitation interventions based on a solid biomechanical understanding can be personalized to address specific musculoskeletal and neuromuscular dysfunctions, ensuring faster recovery and reducing the risk of recurrence. This special issue encourages contributions that illustrate the application of evidence-based rehabilitation protocols that combine biomechanical assessments and neuromuscular control techniques to optimize athletes’ functional recovery.

Neurological Aspects

Neuromuscular control is deeply influenced by the neurological mechanisms that regulate movement and coordination. Understanding the interaction between the nervous system and the musculoskeletal system is essential for developing effective strategies in both injury prevention and treatment. This special issue aims to include studies that explore the influence of neurological factors, such as motor control, neuromuscular plasticity, and neurophysiological adaptation, on sports performance and rehabilitation outcomes.

Topics of interest for this special issue include, but are not limited to:

• Advanced biomechanical assessment techniques and motion analysis.
• Neuromuscular adaptations and their impact on injury risk and sports performance.
• Rehabilitation protocols based on biomechanical and neuromuscular principles.
• The use of wearable technologies in monitoring and enhancing neuromuscular control.
• Case studies on the application of biomechanical assessments in sports injury prevention.
• Multidisciplinary approaches combining biomechanics, neurophysiology, and sports science to address common injuries.

This special issue aims to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice, promoting the development of tools and methods that can be applied in clinical settings to improve the safety and effectiveness of sports training and rehabilitation programs

Dr. Danilo Donati
Dr. Roberto Tedeschi
Guest Editors

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• injury assessment
• prevention treatment
• recovery neurological aspects
• neuromuscular control