Advancements in Biomedical Engineering: Ultrasound and Elastography in Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy

Dear Colleagues,

Biomedical engineering has seen exponential growth in recent decades, becoming a pivotal field for advancing medicine and health at large. From bionics to tissue engineering, from bioelectronics to bioinformatics, the contributions of biomedical engineering are fundamental in addressing the challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation that we face today.

This Special Issue, "Advancements in Biomedical Engineering: Ultrasound and Elastography in Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy," aims to highlight the latest developments and applications of biomedical engineering specifically in the domains of rehabilitation and physiotherapy. Focusing on ultrasound imaging and elastography, this Special Issue seeks to present a comprehensive overview of how these technologies are revolutionizing the landscape of healthcare.

Topics to be addressed in this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Advances in ultrasound imaging techniques for rehabilitation and physiotherapy applications;
• Innovations in elastography for assessing tissue properties and biomechanics;
• The integration of ultrasound and elastography into clinical practice for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes;
• Emerging technologies and methodologies in ultrasound-guided interventions for rehabilitation and physiotherapy;
• Case reports and translational studies demonstrating the efficacy and utility of ultrasound and elastography in rehabilitation and physiotherapy settings.
• Furthermore, this Special Issue will emphasize on the following aspects:
• Translational case reports in ultrasound and elastography: Highlighting transformative events or translational endeavors in the field, aimed at exploring underlying principles to guide future similar undertakings.
• Research proposals and ideas in biomedical engineering: Manuscripts presenting innovative research proposals and ideas that can drive the advancement of ultrasound and elastography in rehabilitation and physiotherapy.
• Supplementary data and software: To ensure result reproducibility, electronic files and software related to calculations and experimental procedures can be deposited as supplementary material.
• Communications for a broader audience: Manuscripts communicating research projects funded with public funds, with the aim of disseminating scientific knowledge to a wider audience.
• We look forward to receiving your contributions for this exciting Special Issue, which will undoubtedly serve as a source of inspiration and innovation for the rehabilitation and physiotherapy communities.

Prof. Dr. Ricardo Ortega‐Santiago
Guest Editor

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• musculoskeletal
• imaging
• rehabilitation