Effectiveness of an 18‐week general strength and foam‐rolling intervention on running‐related injuries in recreational runners

Desai, Pia; Jungmalm, Jonatan; Börjesson, Mats; Karlsson, Jón; Grau, Stefan

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“…It would be beneficial if a training method could be identified to facilitate changes in running form associated with reduced injury risk and improved performance. Strength training can reduce injury risk in experienced runners (8), but it is unknown whether strength training alters running kinematics. Plyometric training-which entails movements requiring rapid eccentric contraction followed by a concentric contraction such that the stretch-shortening mechanism of the muscle-tendon unit is engaged-is consistently reported to decrease knee abduction during landing (4,26) and risk of knee injury (20,31) in female court-sport and field-sport athletes.…”

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Effect of Strength and Plyometric Training on Kinematics in Female Novice Runners

Harrison,

Williams,

Darter

et al. 2024

Journal of Strength &Amp; Conditioning Research

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Harrison, K, Williams, DSB III, Darter, BJ, Zernicke, RF, Shall, M, and Finucane, S. Effect of strength and plyometric training on kinematics in female novice runners. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2024—Both running performance and injury have been associated with running kinematics. Plyometric training improves run performance and reduces injury risk in court-sport and field-sport athletes. The aim of this study was to assess longitudinal changes in kinematics in novice runners before and after a typical beginners' running program, compared with those who perform a plyometric intervention before running. Fifty-seven novice female runners were assigned to the control group (8 weeks walking +8 weeks running) or the intervention group (8 weeks strength or plyometric training +8 weeks running). Kinematics were assessed at baseline, 8 weeks, and 16 weeks. Joint angles throughout the stride of those who completed the training (n = 21) were compared between groups and assessment time points using a statistical parametric mapping 2-way analysis of variance, with group and study time point as independent variables. There was no interaction effect of group and study time point (p > 0.05), indicating that both training programs had similar effects on running kinematics. There was a main effect of time for sagittal plane knee and hip kinematics (p < 0.001); after training, subjects ran with a more extended leg, particularly during swing. Programs of 8 weeks of preparatory training, followed by 8 weeks of running, resulted in altered sagittal plane biomechanics, which have previously been related to improved running economy. A greater volume of plyometric, run training or concurrent plyometric and run training may be required to elicit changes in running form associated with lower injury risk.

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Effect of Strength and Plyometric Training on Kinematics in Female Novice Runners

Harrison,

Williams,

Darter

et al. 2024

Journal of Strength &Amp; Conditioning Research

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Using Self‐Reported Training Characteristics to Better Understand Who Is More Likely to Sustain Running‐Related Injuries Than Others: The Garmin‐RUNSAFE Running Health Study

Abrahamson,

Lindman,

Eriksen

et al. 2024

Scandinavian Med Sci Sports

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Running is a popular form of physical activity, yet it comes with risks, including running‐related injuries (RRIs). This cohort study aimed to use self‐reported baseline data on running experience, weekly running frequency, greatest running distance in 1 week, and running program to investigate if certain adult runners were more likely to sustain RRI than others. Runners, aged ≥ 18 years, familiar with the English language and using a Garmin watch to track their running were included. Running data and injury status were collected prospectively through the Garmin Connect application and weekly questionnaires over 18 months. Exposure variables were self‐reported running experience (years), weekly running frequency and distance, and use of structured running program (last 3 months before inclusion). The outcome was RRI. Time to event statistics was used to calculate cumulative risk differences (cRD) within groups of each exposure. Data were analyzed at 1000 km (km). A total of 7391 runners were included. The cumulative injury proportion was 57.8% [95% CI: 56.4%; 59.2%] after 1000 km. Those running > 105 km (cRD = −31.6, 95% CI −23.1; −40.1), 7 times per week (cRD = −47.1, 95% CI −35.9; −58.3) and followed a structured running program (cRD = 4.4; 95% CI 0.9; 7.8) had the fewest new RRIs. For running experience, those with few (< 1 years) or many years (> 40 years) of experience had the most RRIs. Runners were more prone to sustain an RRI if they had few (< 1) or many (> 40) years of running experience, lower total weekly running frequency (< 2 times/week), shorter weekly running distance (< 25 km), or did not use a structured running program.

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Effectiveness of an 18‐week general strength and foam‐rolling intervention on running‐related injuries in recreational runners

Cited by 2 publications

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Effect of Strength and Plyometric Training on Kinematics in Female Novice Runners

Effect of Strength and Plyometric Training on Kinematics in Female Novice Runners

Using Self‐Reported Training Characteristics to Better Understand Who Is More Likely to Sustain Running‐Related Injuries Than Others: The Garmin‐RUNSAFE Running Health Study

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