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Physical Fitness and Injury Prevention in Athletes

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 1163

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Fabrizio Perroni

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Department of Biomolecular Sciences, Section on Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Urbino Carlo Bo, 61029 Urbino, Italy
Interests: strength and conditioning; team sport; injury prevention; functional recovery
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Dr. Stefano Amatori

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Faculty of Psychology, eCampus University, 22060 Novedrate, Como, Italy
Interests: biomechanics; endurance sports; fatigue; strength and conditioning; testing

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The scientific literature has highlighted that to improve athletic performance, coaches should administer specific training stimuli which depend on high levels of technique, tactics, and fitness conditioning. Considering that repetitive technical and physical gestures place high demands on the musculoskeletal system and that excessive or incorrect training stimuli can worsen performance results and increase injury risk, it is fundamental to enrich the scientific knowledge regarding the relationship between fitness and injury prevention in athletes. In fact, the risk of injury is inherent in sports and, consequently, prevention is crucial to decrease injury risk and reduce costs for the sports team and society. This Special Issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health aims to attract new data that could spark more multidisciplinary discussion on innovative ideas in this area. For these reasons, we invite all authors to submit original research and/or specific reviews that improve the understanding of “Physical Fitness and Injury Prevention in Athletes”, especially those combining a high academic standard coupled with a practical aspect, which are values that contribute to designing and implementing interventions that reduce injuries or mitigate their consequences.

Dr. Fabrizio Perroni
Dr. Stefano Amatori
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • injury prevention
  • sport performance
  • kinematic analysis
  • strength and conditioning
  • rehabilitation
  • recovery

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Changes in Tendon Thickness After Chondrovita FIT® Supplementation in Elite Skaters: Findings from a Quasi-Experimental Study
by Silvana Giannini, Stefano Amatori, Mario Vetrano, Michela Battistelli, Annalisa Belli, Giorgia Simona Musicco, Marco Bruno Luigi Rocchi, Davide Sisti and Fabrizio Perroni
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2025, 22(1), 24; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22010024 - 28 Dec 2024
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The use of dietary supplements is widespread in sports and fitness, with many products containing multiple ingredients. Among supplements often consumed to support musculotendinous health, collagen hydrolysate (CH) has gained popularity for its potential in improving joint comfort and function. This single-blind quasi-experimental [...] Read more.
The use of dietary supplements is widespread in sports and fitness, with many products containing multiple ingredients. Among supplements often consumed to support musculotendinous health, collagen hydrolysate (CH) has gained popularity for its potential in improving joint comfort and function. This single-blind quasi-experimental study investigated the effects of a three-month oral supplementation with a specific CH-based product, Chondrovita FIT® (Bone Srl, Rome, Italy), on tendon structure in elite Italian skaters. Eighteen male and female elite skaters (mean age: 21 ± 3 years) participated, receiving daily pre-workout (4500 mg CH) and post-workout (2500 mg CH) doses. Tendon structure in the patellar and peroneal tendons was assessed using ultrasound imaging at baseline and post-supplementation. Results showed a significant increase in tendon thickness in both the patellar and peroneal tendons after supplementation, although no changes were observed in the tendon cross-sectional area. These findings suggest that Chondrovita FIT® supplementation may induce beneficial structural changes in tendons, potentially supporting tendon health and performance in high-load sports. However, further research is needed to confirm long-term effects and functional outcomes. Full article
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Athletes’ Knowledge of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Their Knowledge of and Engagement with Pelvic Floor Muscle Training: A Scoping Review
by Jacinta Magor, Romany Martin and Marie-Louise Bird
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2025, 22(1), 104; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22010104 - 14 Jan 2025
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Introduction: Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is prevalent among athletes. Investigating whether athletes are practicing pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) will assist in delineating the factors underlying the burden of PFD in this population. Additionally, investigating athletes’ knowledge of PFD and knowledge of and [...] Read more.
Introduction: Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is prevalent among athletes. Investigating whether athletes are practicing pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) will assist in delineating the factors underlying the burden of PFD in this population. Additionally, investigating athletes’ knowledge of PFD and knowledge of and attitudes toward PFMT may inform interventions to improve the practice of PFMT. Aims: This scoping review aimed to collate the available evidence regarding athletes’ knowledge of PFD and their knowledge of and engagement with PFMT. Furthermore, this review aimed to determine the types of athletes (sports and competition levels) research had been conducted on and the definitions of PFD and PFMT most used. Methods: Six databases were searched up to January 2024. No study design or publication types were restricted; however, non-English articles were excluded due to resource constraints. Additional publications were identified through the reference lists of included articles. Data were synthesized and presented under subheadings relevant to the aims of this review. Results: Thirty-five publications were included for data extraction. Athletes had low practice of PFMT, poor knowledge of PFD and PFMT, but positive attitudes toward PFMT. One publication reported that higher levels of knowledge were associated with a lower prevalence of PFD. The athletic population was heterogeneous in sport type and competition level, and the definitions of PFD and PFMT were ill-defined. Conclusions: Athletes have a low practice of PFMT and poor knowledge of PFD and PFMT. The education of athletes may have a role in supporting pelvic floor health. Full article
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