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ArticleBMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation2025

Sensor-based technologies for motion analysis in sports injuries: a scoping review.

Afrooz Arzehgar, Seyedeh Nahid Seyedhasani, Fatemeh Baharvand Ahmadi, Fatemeh Bagheri Baravati, Alireza Sadeghi Hesar, Amir Reza Kachooei, Shokoufeh Aalaei

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Article in BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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Afrooz ArzehgarDepartment of medical informatics, Faculty of medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0459-3395
Seyedeh Nahid SeyedhasaniDepartment of medical informatics, Faculty of medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9081-474X
Fatemeh Baharvand AhmadiDepartment of medical informatics, Faculty of medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1577-9216
Fatemeh Bagheri BaravatiDepartment of medical informatics, Faculty of medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9917-1130
Alireza Sadeghi HesarDepartment of medical informatics, Faculty of medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0001-1376-1429
Amir Reza KachooeiRothman Orthopaedics Florida at AdventHealth, Orlando, FL, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7795-1830
Shokoufeh AalaeiDepartment of medical informatics, Faculty of medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. sh.aalaei66@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5295-9027

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Research Council of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 4030434
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Abstract

backgroundInsightful motion analysis provides valuable information for athlete health, a crucial aspect of sports medicine. This systematic review presents an analytical overview of the use of various sensors in motion analysis for sports injury assessment.

methodsA comprehensive search of PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science was conducted in February 2024 using search terms related to "sport", "athlete", "sensor-based technology", "motion analysis", and "injury." Studies were included based on PCC (Participants, Concept, Context) criteria. Key data, including sensor types, motion data processing methods, injury and sport types, and application areas, were extracted and analyzed.

resultsForty-two studies met the inclusion criteria. Inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors were the most commonly used for motion data collection. Sensor fusion techniques have gained traction, particularly for rehabilitation assessment. Knee injuries and joint sprains were the most frequently studied injuries, with statistical methods being the predominant approach to data analysis.

conclusionsThis review comprehensively explains sensor-based techniques in sports injury motion analysis. Significant research gaps, including the integration of advanced processing techniques, real-world applicability, and the inclusion of underrepresented domains such as adaptive sports, highlight opportunities for innovation. Bridging these gaps can drive the development of more effective, accessible, and personalized solutions in sports health.

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FeedbackInjuryMotion analysisRehabilitationSensorSport

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