1980 Melbourne marathon study

Kretsch, A; Grogan, Raymon H.; Duras, P; Allen, Fred H.; Sumner, James B.; Gillam, I.

doi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.1984.tb132956.x

Cited by 36 publications

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“…There was no evidence for an association between training less than 60 km in the last three months before a marathon and overall lower extremity running injuries, because this association was only significant in one low quality study. 11 Lower extremity injuries in one high quality study were associated with longer race distances (marathon races compared with 5 and 10 km races). 23 Thus there was limited evidence that participating in races of greater distance was a risk factor for incurring these injuries.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…Thirteen prospective cohort studies [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] and four retrospective cohort studies [22][23][24][25] were included. The study characteristics of the selected studies were described to obtain insight into the homogeneity of the study populations (table 1).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…11 18 22 24 The interobserver agreement in studies describing the incidence or prevalence, or both, of lower extremity running injuries was moderate, with a k value of 0.60 (agreement in 83% of the questions), whereas in studies describing determinants for these injuries the k value of 0.58 showed a moderate level of agreement (agreement in 82% of the questions). Disagreements were especially seen in items 2, 4, and 5, whereas in only two studies were more than two disagreements found.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…9 10 12-14 16 18-22 24 Only five studies described incidence figures for specific types of injuries (table 4). 11 15 16 22 25 Two studies also reported the incidence numbers of injuries presented at medical aid posts during a race: 6.2% 16 (table 7), and lifestyle factors (table 8). Based on the large heterogeneity in the studies, pooling of the results was not possible, leaving us to present a best evidence synthesis.…”

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Incidence and determinants of lower extremity running injuries in long distance runners: a systematic review

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Siem²,

Middelkoop³

et al. 2007

Br J Sports Med

1,133

832

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The purpose of this study was to present a systematic overview of published reports on the incidence and associated potential risk factors of lower extremity running injuries in long distance runners. An electronic database search was conducted using the PubMed–Medline database. Two observers independently assessed the quality of the studies and a best evidence synthesis was used to summarise the results. The incidence of lower extremity running injuries ranged from 19.4% to 79.3%. The predominant site of these injuries was the knee. There was strong evidence that a long training distance per week in male runners and a history of previous injuries were risk factors for injuries, and that an increase in training distance per week was a protective factor for knee injuries.

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Section: Running/training Related Factorsmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Description Of the Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Description Of the Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Description Of the Studiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Incidence and determinants of lower extremity running injuries in long distance runners: a systematic review

Gent

Siem²,

Middelkoop³

et al. 2007

Br J Sports Med

1,133

832

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“…1 However, it is well documented that injuries and other health problems due to running are not uncommon, particularly for those taking part in marathon running. [2][3][4][5][6][7] To date, most studies on running injuries have been descriptive, and as a consequence little information is available about potentially modifiable risk and protective factors. [8][9][10] This paper reports the findings from a cohort study in which baseline information on potential risks for injury, obtained from runners before their participation in the 1993 Auckland Citibank marathon, was linked to information on the occurrence of injuries and other constitutional problems during or immediately after the marathon.…”

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Risk factors for injuries and other health problems sustained in a marathon.

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Objectives-To identify risk factors for injuries and other health problems occurring during or immediately after participation in a marathon. Methods-A prospective cohort study was undertaken of participants in the 1993 Auckland Citibank marathon. Demographic data, information on running experience, training and injuries, and information on other lifestyle factors were obtained from participants before the race using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Information on injuries and other health problems sustained during or immediately after the marathon were obtained by a self administered questionnaire. Logistic regression analyses were undertaken to identify significant risk factors for health problems. Results-This study, one of only a few controlled epidemiological studies that have been undertaken of running injuries, has identified a number of risk factors for injuries and other health problems sustained in a marathon. Men were at increased risk of hamstring and calf problems, whereas women were at increased risk of hip problems. Participation in a marathon for the first time, participation in other sports, illness in the two weeks before the marathon, current use of medication, and drinking alcohol once a month or more, were associated with increased self reported risks of problems. While increased training seemed to increase the risk of front thigh and hamstring problems, it may decrease the risk of knee problems. There are significant but complex relations between age and risk of injury or health problem. Conclusions-This study has identified certain high risk subjects and risk factors for injuries and other health problems sustained in a marathon. In particular, subjects who have recently been unwell or are taking medication should weigh up carefully the pros and cons of participating. (Br J Sports Med 1999;33:22-26)

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Hyperthermia, Hypothermia and Problems of Hydration

Noakes¹

2000

Endurance in Sport

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1980 Melbourne marathon study

Cited by 36 publications

References 14 publications

Incidence and determinants of lower extremity running injuries in long distance runners: a systematic review

Incidence and determinants of lower extremity running injuries in long distance runners: a systematic review

Risk factors for injuries and other health problems sustained in a marathon.

Hyperthermia, Hypothermia and Problems of Hydration

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