Editorial: Advancing biomechanics: enhancing sports performance, mitigating injury risks, and optimizing athlete rehabilitation

The field of biomechanics has undergone a transformative evolution, driven by rapid advancements in 12 both hardware and software technologies. These innovations have not only enhanced our understanding 13 of human movement but have also bridged the gap between research and practical applications in sports 14 medicine, performance optimization, and injury rehabilitation. This special issue, titled Advancing 15Biomechanics: Enhancing Sports Performance, Mitigating Injury Risks, and Optimizing Athlete 16Rehabilitation, aims to showcase the latest research and technological developments that are shaping 17 the future of biomechanics in sports. The contributing articles in this special issue highlight the diverse…