Integrative Approaches to Musculoskeletal Disorders, Health-Related Issues and Physical Fitness: From Diagnosis to Management

Dear Colleagues,

Musculoskeletal disorders affect a great number of people worldwide, from inactive individuals to professional athletes. They are typically characterized by pain and mobility limitations, leading to disability. By understanding the causes, prevention, and treatment of these conditions, healthcare providers can prevent long-term disability, improve quality of life, and enhance overall well-being for those experiencing musculoskeletal disorders. On the other hand, improving health-related physical fitness can reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve physical and mental health, and increase performance.

This Special Issue aims to broaden knowledge about musculoskeletal disorders, health assessment and management, and physical fitness. We are pleased to invite clinicians, healthcare professionals and researchers to consider submitting their reports with a high-quality research methodology. Original research articles and reviews are welcome, including both clinical trials and observational studies evaluating physical fitness, musculoskeletal disorders, and physical and mental health issues, with a special focus on risk factors, diagnosis, prevention, and management. We will also consider narrative, systematic, and umbrella reviews, as well as meta-analyses, that are within the scope. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Sport-related injuries and musculoskeletal disorders;
• Pain assessment in physically active and inactive individuals;
• Management of health-related physical fitness;
• Factors affecting body posture;
• Body composition assessment;
• Fall assessment and fall prevention strategies;
• Diagnostic imaging used to evaluate musculoskeletal disorders.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Maciej Kochman
Dr. Joanna Baran
Guest Editors

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• musculoskeletal disorders
• physical activity
• physical fitness
• injuries
• mental health
• health assessment
• body composition
• body posture
• body balance
• fall assessment
• diagnostic imaging