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Application of Biomechanics in Sports Science

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 March 2026 | Viewed by 818

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Fábio Juner Lanferdini

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Biomechanics Laboratory, Centro de Educação Física e Desportos, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, RS, Brazil
Interests: exercise; biomechanics; kinesiology; exercise physiology; exercise training; sports performance; clinical biomechanics
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Dr. Leonardo Alexandre Peyré-Tartaruga

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Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
Interests: locomotion; gait; biomechanics; cost of transport; mechanical efficiency
Dr. Cosme Franklim Buzzachera

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Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, Unit of Motor Science, University of Pavia, Via Forlanini 2, 27100 Pavia, Italy
Interests: exercise performance; exercise physiology; sports science; exercise intervention; exercise testing

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Biomechanics, the study of the mechanical laws relating to the movement or structure of living organisms, plays a pivotal role in sports science by optimizing athletic performance and reducing injury risks. By analyzing the mechanical aspects of movement, biomechanics helps in understanding the forces exerted by muscles and gravity on the skeletal structure. This scientific approach is employed to refine techniques in various sports, leading to enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.

During running, biomechanical analysis can optimize a sprinter’s stride length and frequency, improving speed and reducing energy expenditure. In swimming, it aids in perfecting stroke techniques to minimize drag and maximize propulsion. Additionally, in sports like baseball, padel, and tennis, biomechanics assists in perfecting the mechanics of pitching or serving, ensuring maximum power output and accuracy while minimizing the risk of injury to joints and muscles. Furthermore, injury prevention is another critical application of biomechanics. Through studying movement patterns and the stresses placed on the body, experts can identify potentially harmful techniques and recommend adjustments. This proactive approach helps in designing training programs that strengthen specific muscles, enhancing overall athletic resilience. Overall, biomechanics is integral to advancing sports science, contributing to the development of safer, more effective training regimens and performance techniques.

Therefore, this Special Issue aims to first understand the biomechanical applications to improve sports performance, while the second objective is related to receiving articles on applications of biomechanics for preventing and reducing the risk of sports injuries. Articles received for this Special Issue must be in the following formats: brief report, original study, clinical trials, experimental study, scope review, systematic review, and meta-analysis.

Dr. Fábio Juner Lanferdini
Dr. Leonardo Alexandre Peyré-Tartaruga
Dr. Cosme Franklim Buzzachera
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • sports
  • athletes
  • biomechanics
  • adaptation
  • performance
  • injury
  • kinematic
  • kinetic
  • dynamometry
  • electromyography
  • ultrasonography

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Reaction Time and Postural Control Under Dual-Task Conditions in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athletes
by Justyna Kędziorek, Michalina Błażkiewicz, Jacek Wąsik, Janusz Szopa and Agnieszka Sołdacka
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(7), 3877; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15073877 - 1 Apr 2025
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Given the high postural control demands of sport Jiu-Jitsu, prolonged training in this discipline may result in sport-specific adaptations, particularly in positions closely related to combat scenarios. This study aimed to evaluate the differences in reaction time and postural control between elite Jiu-Jitsu [...] Read more.
Given the high postural control demands of sport Jiu-Jitsu, prolonged training in this discipline may result in sport-specific adaptations, particularly in positions closely related to combat scenarios. This study aimed to evaluate the differences in reaction time and postural control between elite Jiu-Jitsu athletes and untrained individuals, highlighting the potential influence of specialized training on these critical performance attributes. This study was conducted on thirty-one young participants (fifteen Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes and sixteen non-athletes). Reaction time was measured using the Fit Light Trainer system in two positions. Postural control was assessed during 30 s bipedal and single-leg standing, both with and without a dual task involving tracking a randomly moving point on a screen. Results indicated that athletes demonstrated significantly faster reaction times (p = 0.0242) and greater complexity in postural control mechanisms, as evidenced by higher fractal dimension values during single-leg standing with dual tasks in the anterior–posterior direction (p = 0.0011). These findings suggest that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes possess enhanced neuromuscular and cognitive–motor integration, crucial for managing the complex demands of martial arts. This study highlights the importance of incorporating dual-task scenarios in training to optimize athletic performance and postural control in high-demand sport contexts. Full article
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Morphological and Mechanical Symmetry of the Quadriceps and Hamstrings in Athletes
by Vanessa Ines Wenzel, Tiago Dutra Leite-Nunes, Isadora Miotto Soldatelli, Arthur Brum Gonçalves Bischoff and Fábio Juner Lanferdini
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(4), 2102; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15042102 - 17 Feb 2025
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Sports performance can be influenced by several multifactorial conditions. Symmetries between sides can interfere with muscle strength, impacting performance. Balance in morphological aspects and muscle strength is desirable between dominant (DO) and non-dominant (ND) lower limbs to improve performance or to prevent injuries. [...] Read more.
Sports performance can be influenced by several multifactorial conditions. Symmetries between sides can interfere with muscle strength, impacting performance. Balance in morphological aspects and muscle strength is desirable between dominant (DO) and non-dominant (ND) lower limbs to improve performance or to prevent injuries. The study aimed to compare quadriceps and hamstring muscle morphology and knee extensor and flexor torque while analyzing whether cross-sectional area (CSA) and echo intensity (EI) can better explain maximal concentric torque in competitive athletes. Sixteen competitive athletes of team sports were evaluated. Quadriceps and hamstring CSA and EI were assessed using a B-mode ultrasound. The maximal torque production capacity of the quadriceps and hamstrings was evaluated using an isokinetic dynamometer protocol. Our backward multiple linear regression models indicated that the quadriceps cross-sectional area (CSA) and echo intensity (EI) of the dominant (DO) and non-dominant (ND) limbs explain 61–79% of concentric torque production at 60°/s and 300°/s, with CSA showing a positive relationship and EI a negative one. Likewise, hamstrings CSA and EI account for 70–77% of torque production at the same angular velocities, both exhibiting positive relationships with torque output. Our data present bilateral mechanical and morphological symmetries in lower limbs of amateur athletes and potential predictive concentric torque capacity of CSA and EI for quadriceps and hamstrings. Full article
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