Physiological Monitoring Devices

Overview

Physiological monitoring devices are instruments that measure and track biological parameters such as heart rate, glucose levels, oxygen saturation, body temperature, and other metabolic markers during physical activity and rest. In Sports and Exercise Medicine, these devices enable real-time assessment of athlete performance, metabolic responses, and recovery status. Research published in this journal has examined the practical application of continuous glucose monitors in elite football settings, evaluating both the feasibility of implementing such technology with professional athletes and its utility for understanding metabolic demands during training and competition. This work addresses how wearable sensor technology can be integrated into high-performance sport environments to provide objective physiological data. The topic matters because accurate, continuous monitoring allows coaches, sports scientists, and medical staff to make evidence-based decisions about training loads, nutrition timing, injury prevention, and individualized athlete management. As monitoring technology becomes more accessible and less invasive, understanding which devices provide actionable information in real-world sporting contexts remains essential for optimizing athlete health and performance while avoiding unnecessary data collection that does not translate into practical benefits.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

This page summarises published research for orientation; it is not medical or professional advice.

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