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{"title":"Complex network applied to athletes and moderately active subjects' of both sexes in 30-second all-out test.","authors":"Guilherme F Rizatto, Fúlvia B Manchado-Gobatto, Ivan G Dos Reis, Leonardo H Messias, Filipe A B Sousa, Pedro P Scariot, Emanuel E Polisel, Carolina Cirino, Claudio A Gobatto","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.24.15972-5","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0022-4707.24.15972-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Complex network analysis (CNA) has been widely used to identify the most influential parameters in athletic performance. Therefore, the 30-second all-out running test (AO30) on a non-motorized treadmill (NMT) is the most used protocol in this type of analysis. However, fitness level and subject's sex may influence which parameters are most decisive in the result of this test. Thus, the aim of the study was to analyze the performance parameters most associated with AO30 in subjects of different conditioning levels and sex.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data from 72 participants (36 men and 36 women; age: 21±5 years, body mass: 73.22±12.26 kg; height: 1.79±0.1 m); classified as moderately active and basketball athletes were accessed. Mechanical (force, power, velocity and their respective fatigue indexes), anthropometric (body mass, height and BMI) and physiological parameters (blood lactate concentration and estimation of lactic anaerobic energy contribution) data obtained were analyzed. In sequence, the centrality metrics degree, betweenness, eigenvector and PageRank calculations for scenarios moderately active men (M<inf>MA</inf>), men basketball athletes (M<inf>PA</inf>), moderately active women (W<inf>MA</inf>) and women basketball athletes (W<inf>PA</inf>) were made.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was a great influence of mean power for M<inf>MA</inf> and W<inf>PA</inf>. On the other hand, W<inf>MA</inf> a presented blood lactate relative to body mass as the most influential variable and M<inf>PA</inf> obtained body mass, maximum power and mean force as the most prestigious variables in the CNA.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Sex and conditioning level can influence the most important parameters in the AO30 in NMT.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":"987-1000"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144216130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Maximal aerobic power and anaerobic power reserves to prescribe cycling interval training sessions.","authors":"Simone DI Gennaro, Luca Filipas, Marco Panascì, Gabriele Gallo, Andrea Meloni, Roberto Codella, Piero Ruggeri, Emanuela Faelli","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16693-0","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16693-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Prescribing interval training intensity can be challenging due to individual variations in physiological capacity. Traditional methods often rely on maximal aerobic power (MAP), but this may not fully capture the characteristics of different athletes. This study aimed to investigate whether alternative methods, such as anaerobic power reserve (APR) and glycolytic power reserve (GPR), could provide more individualized high-intensity interval training (HIIT) prescriptions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twelve trained cyclists completed a cardiopulmonary test and Wingate test to determine MAP, APR, and GPR (mean power output during the Wingate test minus MAP). Subsequently, participants performed in a randomized order, three HIIT until-exhaustion sessions with 60-s of work and 60-s of active rest, based on APR (HIIT<inf>APR</inf>: MAP+10% APR), GPR (HIIT<inf>GPR</inf>: MAP+20%GPR) and MAP (HIIT<inf>MAP</inf>: 120%MAP), respectively. Inter-individual variability in time to exhaustion, heart rate, oxygen uptake, and lactate was calculated as the root mean square of residuals and as coefficients of variation (CV).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Although no significant differences in inter-individual variability were observed across the three prescription methods for any of the physiological and perceptual variables (P>0.2), HIIT<inf>MAP</inf> leads to lower inter-individual variability in time to exhaustion (CV=21%) compared to HIIT<inf>APR</inf> (CV=35%) and HIIT<inf>GPR</inf> (CV=45%).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>HIIT based on APR and GPR does not reduce inter-individual variability in physiological responses and tolerance compared with MAP-based prescription. This suggests that both APR and GPR fail to accurately differentiate between the aerobic and anaerobic characteristics of an athlete, hindering the normalization of exercise responses during HIIT.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":"1046-1054"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144317196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Efficacy and safety evaluation of exercise intervention in improving rehabilitation outcomes for advanced lung cancer patients.","authors":"Jin Dong, Xufeng Lv, Jinjin Chi, Desheng Wang","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16844-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16844-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of exercise intervention in improving the rehabilitation outcomes of advanced lung cancer patients.</p><p><strong>Evidence acquisition: </strong>According to PRISMA's statement, we searched the Web of Science, Medline, Embase, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov databases to collect randomized controlled trials on the efficacy and safety of exercise intervention in improving rehabilitation outcomes for lung cancer patients. These studies were established from the database until their publication in September 2024. A supplementary search was conducted on October 1, 2024. Perform statistical analysis using Review Manager 5.3.</p><p><strong>Evidence synthesis: </strong>A total of 14 randomized controlled trials with 756 participants were included. The meta-analysis results showed that exercise intervention significantly improved quality of life (such as EORTC-QLQ-C30 scale MD=5.26, 95% CI: 2.41 to 8.11, P=0.0003; FACT-L scale MD-5.03, 95% CI: 0.51-9.55, P=0.03), fatigue (MD=-6.29, 95% CI: 9.94 to -2.65, P=0.0007), anxiety and depression (MD=-110, 95% CI: 1.67 to -0.54, P<0.0001; MD=1.96, 95% CI: 1.22 to 2.70, P<0.001), and exercise ability (MD=15.34, 95% CI: 4.07-26.61, P=0.008). However, exercise intervention did not improve dyspnea (MD=-0.86, 95% CI: -3.34~1.62, P=0.50 >0.05) in lung cancer patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Exercise intervention can significantly improve patients' quality of life, alleviate symptoms of fatigue, anxiety, and depression, enhance functional status and physical function. Therefore, it is recommended to include exercise intervention as part of the comprehensive treatment plan for cancer patients and further explore its best practices and potential mechanisms in future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144760452","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ischemic heart disease.","authors":"Davide Marchetti, Edoardo Conte, Italo Porto, Paolo Zeppilli, Daniele Andreini","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16907-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16907-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The new section on ischemic heart disease (IHD) among the Italian Sports Cardiology Guidelines (COCIS) provides updated recommendations for the evaluation, management and eligibility of athletes with known or suspected IHD. Emphasizing a risk-stratified approach, the guidelines integrate clinical, functional, and imaging assessments to determine the safety of competitive sports participation. Key updates include considerations for athletes with asymptomatic or subclinical disease. This paper discusses COCIS criteria for risk evaluation in three clinical settings: suspected or stable coronary artery disease (CAD), after revascularization, post-myocardial infarction.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":"65 8","pages":"1105-1109"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015668","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of cryo plus ultrasound therapy on pain and functioning in patients with acute long head of the biceps tendinopathy: a proof-of-concept study.","authors":"Nicola Marotta, Alessandro de Sire, Lorenzo Scozzafava, Marco Mazzei, Maria Sgro, Roberta Zito, Ennio Lopresti, Lorenzo Lippi, Marco Invernizzi, Antonio Ammendolia","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16922-3","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16922-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This proof-of-concept study aimed to evaluate the short-term effects of cryo-plus-ultrasound treatment on pain and functioning in patients with acute long head of biceps tendinopathy (LHBT), through clinical and instrumental assessment with measurement of shearwave sonoelastography.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Adults with anterior shoulder pain and dysfunction (symptoms persisting for at least 2 weeks), diagnosed by imaging as LHBT, were randomly assigned to the experimental group (receiving active cryo-ultrasound therapy combined with conventional physical therapy) or control group (sham cryo-ultrasound therapy combined with conventional physical therapy). Pain intensity and physical functioning were assessed by the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), handgrip strength (HGS), Euro-QoL, QuickDASH, and tendon stiffness with a SWE assessment baseline (T0) at the end of treatment (T1), and after one month (T2) after the end of the treatment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-one patients with LHBT tendinopathy, 11 in the experimental group and 10 in the control group, were included. At T1, a similar reduction in pain and tendon stiffness was reported in both groups (NRS, experimental group:4.45±1.92 vs. control group:3.5±0.97), (SWE, experimental group: 31.44±7.8 vs. control group: 29.38±5.66). However, at T2, the experimental reported improved perceived-pain and stiffness scores compared to the control group (NRS, experimental group:2.27±0.9 vs. control group: 3.3±0.67; SWE, experimental group:24.27±5.15 vs. control group:28.1±3.75).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The main findings proved that a concurrent rehabilitative approach with proper physical agent modality (PAM) could provide significant results in acute LHBT with regards to pain, tendon stiffness and shoulder function. The experimental group, which synergistically received both conventional physical therapy and active cryo-ultrasound therapy, achieved similar results to the sham group at T1, but more significant improvements were observed in the active PAMs group at T2.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144760451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of the effects of a technical sock on sleep dynamics.","authors":"Alexander Bertuccioli, Annalisa Belli, Giordano B Zonzini, Massimiliano Cazzaniga, Marco Cardinali, Francesco DI Pierro, Aurora Gregoretti, Nicola Zerbinati, Maria R Matera, Ilaria Cavecchia, Chiara M Palazzi","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16871-0","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16871-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study explores the impact of technical socks designed to improve sleep quality by retaining warmth in the feet. Sleep is critical for physical and mental health, and non-pharmacological interventions such as maintaining an optimal sleep environment or using stimuli like foot warming can potentially enhance sleep. The socks aim to reduce sleep onset latency and improve sleep dynamics by maintaining foot warmth throughout the night.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study involved 30 participants, selected because they wanted to improve their sleep quality, monitored over a two-week period. Participants wore the technical socks during sleep, and sleep quality was assessed using both subjective measures (the Insomnia Severity Index, ISI) and objective parameters such as total sleep time, sleep phases, heart rate, and respiratory rate. Differences between pre- and post-intervention data were analyzed using paired t-tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study found significant improvements in sleep quality, including a reduction in ISI scores from 10.4±4.3 to 5.7±4.4 (P<0.01), suggesting a decrease in insomnia severity. Slow-wave sleep (SWS), crucial for recovery, increased significantly (P=0.03). Other sleep measures such as REM sleep and total sleep time showed minor, non-significant improvements. No significant changes were observed in heart rate or respiratory rate.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The results suggest that wearing technical socks during sleep may help reduce insomnia severity and increase slow-wave sleep. Although further research with larger sample sizes and long-term follow-up is needed, the intervention appears to be a promising, non-invasive method for improving sleep quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":"1081-1091"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144111039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison between balance performance among female basketball players and non-basketball players in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Alaa M Albishi","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16781-9","DOIUrl":"10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16781-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Research findings indicate a concerning prevalence of physical inactivity among Saudi females, which has been associated with poor balance performance. Therefore, it is crucial to promote sports participation, such as basketball. Despite its potential benefits, the specific effects of basketball engagement among Saudi females still need to be explored. Thus, this study investigated the association between basketball participation and balance performance among Saudi women.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We examined the relationship between playing basketball and balance performance using the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT). Thirty-eight female Saudi participants were recruited and divided into two groups: a non-athletic control group (N.=20, age: 21.8±3.1 years; weight: 60.6±12 kg; height: 163.8±6.3 cm) and a basketball group (N.=18, age: 21.5±1.7 years; weight: 55.6±7.7 kg; height: 157.7±5.5 cm).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study found that basketball players demonstrated significantly superior balance performance to non-basketball players in posteromedial (P=0.01; d=0.85) and posterior directions of the right leg (P=0.04; d=0.68). Also, a significant group difference was found in the posterior reach of the left leg (P=0.02; d=0.76). Reaching distance in a given direction was highly correlated with total reaching distance for both leg sides. Moreover, a significant positive correlation between years of playing and balance variables was found in the basketball group (P<0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>We conclude that individuals who regularly played basketball exhibited superior balance performance compared to non-athletic individuals in specific reaching directions. Therefore, promoting women's participation in basketball is recommended to enhance individuals' overall physical activity and balance capabilities.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":"1073-1080"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143710403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Body image perception and satisfaction in Italian athletes, gym practitioners and inactive individuals.","authors":"Patrizia Calella, Mirella DI Dio, Concetta P Pelullo, Fabrizio Liguori, Giuliana Valerio, Giorgio Liguori, Francesca Gallè","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16582-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16582-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Body image refers to a person's perception of her/his own body. Currently, the media and most of the social settings place significance on having a thin body. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between body image perception and satisfaction and some lifestyle-related factors such as weight status, sedentary habits and engagement in physical activity among sport athletes, gym practitioners and inactive individuals.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An observational study with a cross-sectional design was carried out. An electronic questionnaire was used to assess participants' characteristics and engagement in physical activity. Perception and satisfaction of body image were assessed using Stunkard's figures.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>One hundred-and-five (33.5%) of the participants were inactive, 107 were gym practitioners and 101 practiced different sport disciplines. The inactive group had a higher percentage of participants desiring to be thinner and a lower percentage desiring to be bigger, while the athlete group had a higher percentage expressing satisfaction with their current body image. Body satisfaction was found to be related with training volume.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study highlights the significant associations between body image perception, satisfaction, and lifestyle factors such as physical activity levels and sedentary habits. Athletes reported greater body satisfaction compared to inactive individuals, emphasizing the potential role of regular physical activity in fostering a positive body image. These findings underscore the importance of promoting active lifestyles to improve both physical and psychological well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144760438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mandibular repositioning effects on running until exhaustion at moderate intensity.","authors":"Filipa Cardoso, Diogo D Carvalho, Ricardo Cardoso, Francisco Maligno, João P Vilas-Boas, João C Pinho, David B Pyne, Ricardo J Fernandes","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16798-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16798-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Wearing a mandibular repositioning dental splint may enhance ventilatory function and exercise performance. We aim to analyze the performance and the biophysical effects of wearing an intraoral splint with mandibular repositioning when running until exhaustion at moderate intensity.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sixteen trained male runners completed a crossover randomized controlled study to evaluate the effects of two intraoral splints (with and without mandibular forward repositioning) on performance, ventilatory and bioenergetic profiles during running until exhaustion at the velocity corresponding to the anaerobic threshold. Ventilatory variables were analyzed at different running time-points, and a paired samples t-test was employed to compare the experimental conditions across all evaluated variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The splint with mandibular forward repositioning facilitated ~12% longer running than the splint without mandibular repositioning. Oxygen uptake was the sole ventilatory variable demonstrating a higher value across all the analyzed running time-points when the mandible was advanced (10^th min, 58.1±9.4 vs. 55.3±9.8; 10 min before the end, 57.7±8.7 vs. 55.3±9.1; and at the end of the exercise, 57.2±8.2 vs. 54.2±9.0 mL∙kg^-1∙min^-1; P≤0.05). The splint with mandibular forward repositioning also elicited a lower rate of perceived exertion (17.1±0.77 vs. 17.4±0.63, P=0.05) and higher aerobic contribution (2611±708 vs. 2212±640 kJ), overall energy spent (2633±708 vs. 2232±642 kJ) and exercise energy cost (0.28±0.05 vs. 0.26±0.05 kJ∙m-1, P≤0.005).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The mandibular forward repositioning elicited a marked improvement in moderate intensity performance, with beneficial physiological and perceived effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144760454","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Technological advancements in sports injury: diagnosis and treatment.","authors":"Zhen Zhong, Wenming DI","doi":"10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16817-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.25.16817-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sports injuries are a significant concern for athletes at all levels of competition, ranging from acute traumas to chronic conditions. Prompt diagnosis and effective treatment are crucial for an athlete's recovery and quality of life. Traditionally, sports injury diagnosis has relied on clinical assessments, patient history, and basic imaging techniques such as X-rays, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, recent technological advancements have revolutionized the field of sports medicine, offering more accurate diagnoses and targeted treatment strategies. High-resolution MRI and CT scans provide detailed images of deep tissue injuries, while advanced ultrasound technology enables on-field diagnostics. Wearable sensor devices and machine learning algorithms allow real-time monitoring of an athlete's movements and physical loads, facilitating early intervention and injury risk prediction. Regenerative medicine, including stem cell therapy and tissue engineering, has emerged as a transformative approach to healing damaged tissues and reducing treatment time. Despite the challenges of high costs, lack of skilled personnel, and ethical considerations, the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into sports medicine holds immense potential for revolutionizing injury prevention and management. As these advancements continue to evolve, they are expected to extend athletes' careers and enhance their overall quality of life. This review summarizes conventional methods to diagnose and manage injuries and provides insights into the recent advancements in the field of sports science and medicine. It also states future outlook on the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries.</p>","PeriodicalId":17013,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144760456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}