New and impressive medical imaging techniques emerging over the last two decades have greatly expanded our ability to non-invasively interrogate complex anatomical structures in fine detail, and to diagnose a variety of conditions in sports and health care. Biomedical information including ultrasonography, Computed Tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are currently the most frequently applied techniques in sports medicine. Imaging is crucial in order to confirm and assess the extent of sports-related injuries and may help to guide management, which directly affects the prognosis.

Sport and health care is an exciting new medical specialty that thrives on interdisciplinary practice. Sports physicians have a clear interest in medical imaging and appear to be increasingly interested in musculoskeletal sporting injuries. So, what does the sports physician need from medical imaging, and how can radiology best support our patients to ensure that they achieve their best performance? The role of imaging in sports and health care may be described in the following four areas: confirmation of accurate diagnosis, information to help inform management planning and decisions on return to play, screening and pre-participation assessments, and technical assistance with certain procedures. The complex nature of some injuries and the need for rapid diagnosis to inform decisions on management increases the demand for accuracy and urgency in managing athletes and sports enthusiasts.

The aim of this Special Issue is to collate original research and review articles that bring new insights into the application of biomedical information in sports and health care.

Potential topics include but are not limited to the following:

• Image-based musculoskeletal modeling
• Diagnostic imaging in sports and health care
• Biomechanics in sport and exercise medicine
• Imaging techniques for common sports-related injuries