Javier Abián-Vicén

Dr. Javier Abián-Vicén serves as Full Professor at the University of Castilla-La Mancha's Faculty of Sport Sciences, where he directs the Performance and Sport Rehabilitation Laboratory. With over 100 publications (103 indexed in Web of Science with JCR impact), his research significantly advances sports science methodology and application.

His academic credentials include:

• Graduate in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences
• Doctor in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences
• Graduate in Physical Therapy
• PhD in Biomechanics (University of Castilla-La Mancha)

Abián-Vicén's research program centers on muscle-tendon biomechanics, ergogenic aids (particularly caffeine), and performance assessment in racket sports (specializing in badminton). His work integrates sonoelastography for tissue analysis, injury prevention strategies, and physical activity interventions across diverse populations. Recent studies demonstrate methodological rigor in quantifying athletic performance through force-time variables and anthropometric relationships.

His 2025 publications reveal three dominant research trajectories: combat sports biomechanics (boxing punch analysis), team sport performance (basketball jump-sprint relationships), and public health applications (physical activity in aging populations). This portfolio showcases exceptional versatility in applying biomechanical principles from elite athletics to community health contexts.

As principal investigator for six research projects, he has secured substantial funding for laboratory operations and collaborative studies. His Performance and Sport Rehabilitation Laboratory functions as an interdisciplinary hub, facilitating partnerships with 175 co-authors across global institutions to translate research into practical training and rehabilitation protocols.