Integrated Wearable Motion Sensors for Comprehensive Health and Performance Monitoring: A Narrative Review
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Smart Health Technology, Body Motion Sensors, Health Monitoring, Sports Technology, Digital HealthAbstract
As athlete health monitoring and personalized performance management become increasingly data-driven, the development of advanced wearable motion sensors has emerged as a key innovation shaping the future of sports science. Among various fabrication technologies, Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) stands out for its ability to produce flexible, durable, and highly sensitive motion sensors, making it particularly suitable for long-term athlete monitoring in real-world training and competition environments. Recent advances in CVD-based sensors have significantly improved the precision and reliability of motion data acquisition, providing real-time insights into movement quality, fatigue, and injury risk, critical factors for optimizing athlete health and performance. This review summarizes the latest progress in CVD-fabricated motion sensors, focusing on their applications in athlete health monitoring systems. Particular emphasis is placed on their dual capabilities: large-scale movement tracking (e.g., gait analysis, bio-mechanical assessment, and sport-specific motion capture) and small-scale physiological motion detection (e.g., micro-joint movements, muscle tremors, and subtle posture shifts). These capabilities offer valuable tools for both performance optimization and early injury detection, supporting personalized training adjustments and evidence-based rehabilitation strategies. Looking ahead, integrating CVD-based sensors into smart wearable systems will not only enhance continuous athlete health surveillance, but also enable re-al-time data feedback, empowering coaches, sports scientists, and medical teams to make more informed decisions during training, competition, and recovery. By bridging advanced sensor technology with practical, athlete-centered applications, this review high-lights how interdisciplinary innovations can drive the evolution of next-generation athlete health monitoring platforms, aligning closely with the vision of this Special Issue. These technologies are expected to benefit not only elite athletes but also recreational sports participants, contributing to broader advancements in sports health management and preventive care.
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