The Influence of Biomechanics on Sports Kinesiology Techniques: Impact on Performance and Injury Prevention
Keywords:
Athletic Performance, Biomechanics, Injury Prevention, Movement Efficiency, Sports Kinesiology
Abstract
The biomechanical and kinesiology approach provides a scientific foundation for understanding the relationship between force, movement, and neuromuscular control in enhancing performance and preventing injuries. This study aims to analyze the influence of biomechanics on sports kinesiology techniques through a literature review of studies published between 2020 and 2025 sourced from PubMed, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, BMC, BMJ, and The Lancet. The findings show that integrating both disciplines improves movement efficiency, postural stability, and physiological adaptation in athletes through the application of real-time biomechanical feedback and integrative neuromuscular training (INT). In addition, wearable sensor technology assists in detecting mechanical loads and individual injury risks. Thus, biomechanics serves not only as an analytical tool but also as a foundation for developing adaptive, safe, and sustainable training strategies to support optimal athletic performance.
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Faggian, S., Borasio, N., Vecchiato, M., Gatterer, H., Burtscher, M., Battista, F., Brunner, H., Quinto, G., Duregon, F., Ermolao, A., & Neunhaeuserer, D. (2025). Sport Climbing Performance Determinants And Functional Testing Methods: A Systematic Review. Journal of Sport and Health Science, 14, 100974. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2024.100974
Fan, Y., & Lizhen, W. (2022). Biomechanics of Injury and Prevention.
Ford, K. R., Taylor, J. B., Westbrook, A. E., Paterno, M. V., Huang, B., & Nguyen, A.-D. (2025). Outcomes Of A Randomized Controlled Trial Of Neuromuscular Training With Real-Time Biofeedback In Young Female Athletes. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 26(1), 366. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-08647-3
França, M. E. D., Botti, M. dos S. A., Ide, F. C., Sinhorim, L., Santos, G. M., & Nascimento, I. B. do. (2024). Effect Of Myofascial Release Techniques On Internal Biomechanics And Their Resultant Application To Sports: A Systematic Review. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 40, 525–533. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.05.003
Gill, T. K., Mittinty, M. M., March, L. M., Steinmetz, J. D., Culbreth, G. T., Cross, M., Kopec, J. A., Woolf, A. D., Haile, L. M., Hagins, H., Ong, K. L., Kopansky-Giles, D. R., Dreinhoefer, K. E., Betteridge, N., Abbasian, M., Abbasifard, M., Abedi, K., Adesina, M. A., Aithala, J. P., … Brooks, P. M. (2023). Global, Regional, And National Burden Of Other Musculoskeletal Disorders, 1990–2020, And Projections To 2050: A Systematic Analysis Of The Global Burden Of Disease Study 2021. The Lancet Rheumatology, 5(11), e670–e682. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2665-9913(23)00232-1
Glaizier, P. S. (2021). Beyond Animated Skeletons: How Can Biomechanical Feedback Be Used To Enhance Sports Performance? Journal of Biomechanics, 129.
Haiting, Z., Cheng, L., Jixiang, X., Hongwen, W., & Shuang, Q. (2022). Integrative Neuromuscular Training For Injury Prevention Of Lower Extremity In Athletes: A Meta-Analysis. Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research, 26(15), 2454–2460.
Hooren, B. V., Willems, P., Plasqui, G., & Meijer, K. (2024). Changes In Running Economy And Running Technique Following 6 Months Of Running With And Without Wearable‐Based Real‐Time Feedback. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 34(1), e14565. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.14565
Hribernik, M., Umek, A., Tomažič, S., & Kos, A. (2022). Review of Real-Time Biomechanical Feedback Systems in Sport and Rehabilitation. Sensors, 22(8), 3006. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22083006
Hughes, R., Cross, M., Stokes, K., Tobin, D., Power, E., McNally, S., & Pamment, J. (2021). Novel Biomechanical Injury Risk Score Demonstrates Correlation With Lower Limb Posterior Chain Injury In 50 Elite-Level Rugby Union Athletes. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 7(4), e001062. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2021-001062
Li, Y., & Zhu, W. (2025). The Preventive Effects Of Neuromuscular Training On Lower Extremity Sports Injuries In Adolescent And Young Athletes: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis. The Knee, 56, 373–385. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2025.06.008
McSweeney, S. C., Grävare Silbernagel, K., Gruber, A. H., Heiderscheit, B. C., Krabak, B. J., Rauh, M. J., Tenforde, A. S., Wearing, S. C., Zech, A., & Hollander, K. (2021). Adolescent Running Biomechanics—Implications for Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 3, 689846. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2021.689846
Olthof, S. B. H., Tureen, T., Tran, L., Brennan, B., Winograd, B., & Zernicke, R. F. (2021). Biomechanical Loads and Their Effects on Player Performance in NCAA D-I Male Basketball Games. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 3, 670018. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2021.670018
Paravlic, A. H., Bakalár, P., Puš, K., Pišot, S., Kalc, M., Teraž, K., Šlosar, L., Peskar, M., Marušič, U., & Šimunič, B. (2024). The Effectiveness Of Neuromuscular Training Warm-Up Program For Injury Prevention In Adolescent Male Basketball Players. Journal of Sports Sciences, 42(22), 2083–2092. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2024.2415215
Penichet-Tomas, A. (2024). Applied Biomechanics in Sports Performance, Injury Prevention, and Rehabilitation. Applied Sciences, 14(24), 11623. https://doi.org/10.3390/app142411623
Pietraszewski, P., Maszczyk, A., Zając, A., & Gołaś, A. (2025). Muscle Activity and Biomechanics of Sprinting: A Meta-Analysis Review. Applied Sciences, 15(9), 4959. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15094959
Rahlf, A. L., Hoenig, T., Stürznickel, J., Cremans, K., Fohrmann, D., Sanchez-Alvarado, A., Rolvien, T., & Hollander, K. (2022). A Machine Learning Approach To Identify Risk Factors For Running-Related Injuries: Study Protocol For A Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Trial. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 14(1), 75. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-022-00426-0
Rebelo, A., Martinho, D. V., Valente-dos-Santos, J., Coelho-e-Silva, M. J., & Teixeira, D. S. (2023). From Data To Action: A Scoping Review Of Wearable Technologies And Biomechanical Assessments Informing Injury Prevention Strategies In Sport. BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 15(1), 169. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-023-00783-4
Sacco, I. C. N., Trombini-Souza, F., & Suda, E. Y. (2023). Impact Of Biomechanics On Therapeutic Interventions And Rehabilitation For Major Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions: A 50-Year Perspective. Journal of Biomechanics, 154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2023.111604
Schmidt, M., Nolte, K., Terschluse, B., Willwacher, S., & Jaitner, T. (2023). Positive Influence Of Neuromuscular Training On Knee Injury Risk Factors During Cutting And Landing Tasks In Elite Youth Female Handball Players. German Journal of Exercise and Sport Research, 53(1), 19–29. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12662-022-00851-w
Thornton, L., Goodloe, J. B., Groseclose, I., Cross, K., & Diduch, D. R. (2023). Biomechanical Assessment and Neuromuscular Training to Mitigate Risk of Reinjury After ACLR. Video Journal of Sports Medicine, 3(4), 26350254231180637. https://doi.org/10.1177/26350254231180637
Van Hooren, B., Plasqui, G., & Meijer, K. (2024). The Effect of Wearable-Based Real-Time Feedback on Running Injuries and Running Performance: A Randomized Controlled Trial. The American Journal of Sports Medicine, 52(3), 750–765. https://doi.org/10.1177/03635465231222464
Verhagen, E., McGinley, P., & McKay, C. D. (2025). Beyond Tame Solutions: A New Paradigm For Injury Prevention In Sports. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, 11(2), e002478. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2025-002478
Wan, K., Dai, Z., Wong, P., Ho, R. S., & Tam, B. T. (2025). Comparing the Effects of Integrative Neuromuscular Training and Traditional Physical Fitness Training on Physical Performance Outcomes in Young Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Medicine - Open, 11(1), 15. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-025-00811-2
Yeadon, M. R., & Pain, M. T. G. (2023). Fifty Years Of Performance‐Related Sports Biomechanics Research. Journal of Biomechanics, 155, 111666. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2023.111666
Published
2025-12-03
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Andi Atssam Mappanyukki. (2025). The Influence of Biomechanics on Sports Kinesiology Techniques: Impact on Performance and Injury Prevention. Journal Physical Health Recreation (JPHR), 6(1), 59-68. https://doi.org/10.55081/jphr.v6i1.5235
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