Authors : Shaza Fahmawi; Abed Elrahman Abu Dalu

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jun1771

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Abstract : Athletes are frequently exposed to soft tissue injuries due to intensive physical exertion, leading to significant downtime and often incomplete recovery (Sharma et al., 2021). Traditional therapeutic techniques, such as physiotherapy, cryotherapy, and pharmacological interventions, although effective to a degree, often fail to promote full functional tissue regeneration (Sundman et al., 2020). Consequently, the need for more advanced and biologically integrative healing strategies has intensified. Nanotechnology has emerged as a revolutionary tool for tissue repair, offering solutions that are highly specific, minimally invasive, and capable of enhancing biological healing mechanisms at the cellular and molecular levels (Ciciliot & Schiaffino, 2020). Recent advancements in nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems, nano-scaffolds, and smart biomaterials have demonstrated significant potential in promoting angiogenesis, modulating inflammation, and accelerating tissue remodeling in sports injuries (Menaa et al., 2021). This paper comprehensively reviews the latest advancements in nanotechnology systems for tissue repair. It outlines the theoretical underpinnings of nanomaterials’ interaction with biological tissues, particularly focusing on nanoscale surface modifications that stimulate stem cell activation and tissue regeneration (Hoshino et al., 2020). Applications in sports medicine, including tendon repair, muscle healing, and cartilage regeneration, are thoroughly discussed, and supported by clinical and preclinical studies. Moreover, the review presents therapeutic approaches validated by recent empirical research, providing comparative statistical outcomes that demonstrate the superiority of nanotechnology-based interventions over conventional treatments (Jiang et al., 2021). Graphical representations of therapeutic processes and nanomaterial-tissue interactions are included to facilitate a clearer understanding of complex mechanisms. Finally, the paper explores future perspectives in this rapidly evolving field, emphasizing the integration of nanotechnology with personalized medicine, regenerative therapies, and artificial intelligence to optimize treatment protocols for athletes (Wang et al., 2022). These innovations are poised to transform the landscape of sports injury management, minimizing recovery time and maximizing functional recovery.

Keywords : Nanotechnology, Tissue Repair, Sports Medicine, Soft Tissue Injuries, Regenerative Therapies, Nanomaterials, Athlete’s Recovery.

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