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Editorial: Advancements in injury rehabilitation and return-to-sport practices
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Editorial: Advancements in injury rehabilitation and return-to-sport practices

Anna Christakou, Konstantinos Fousekis and Maria Constantinou
Frontiers in sports and active living, Vol.8, pp.1-1
24/02/2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2026.1795108
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Abstract

editorial prevention readiness return-to-play sport
Sports injury rehabilitation and return to sport (RTS) is multi-faceted and how it is addressed can profoundly innuence an athlete's long-term performance and career longevity. Optimal sports injury rehabilitation involves not only incorporating the biological and physical aspects but also psychological, social, and contextual factors. These factors collectively innuence an athlete's recovery trajectory, injury prevention and timely return to sport. Findings from studies included in this research topic on Advancements in Injury Rehabilitation and Return-to-Sport Practices highlighted rehabilitation strategies that encompasses the whole athlete, to support a safe and sustainable return to sport. Both research evidence and clinical experience consistently demonstrate that premature return to sport following musculoskeletal injury is among the strongest predictors of re-injury. While a rapid comeback may satisfy competitive demands and external pressures, it may compromise tissue healing, neuromuscular control, and psychological readiness—factors essential for peak performance and injury prevention. Athletes require structured and progressive injury rehabilitation and reintegration into training and competition, accompanied by ongoing monitoring of workload, recovery status, psychological readiness and symptom response for optimal return to sport and prevention of re-injury.

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