Editorial: Motion tracking and deformation analysis in biomechanics

Biomechanical analysis plays a critical role in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases. At the whole-body level, it is essential for assessing movement, exercise performance, and sports biomechanics. At the tissue level, deformation and strain characteristics are closely linked to pathological changes in conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders and etc.

This Research Topic aims to explore the forefront of innovative imaging, sensing, and computational modelling techniques in biomechanical analysis. It particularly highlights cutting-edge research that utilises non-invasive, contactless technologies and advanced algorithms to uncover biomechanical characteristics. Special emphasis is placed on the integration, clinical application, and validation of these methods using real-world patient data.

This Research Topic collects 16 high-quality publications, including one review article and 15 original research papers. Based on the focus areas, the contributions can be broadly categorised into the following groups: (1) biomechanics in sports and performance analysis; (2) kinematics and kinetics in rehabilitation evaluation; (3) musculoskeletal dynamics; (4) finite element analysis (FEA) in bone and joint; (5) biomechanical measurements in vascular system.