The Expert View on Running Injuries

Abstract

Recreational running is a popular sport. As the numbers of participants increase, so does the number of running-related injuries. The incidence of injuries among runners is high and varies between 20 and 90 %. The diversity of incidence strongly depends on study population, defi nition and assessment of injury and period of follow-up. Although there is much literature concerning running-related injuries, there is little agreement when it comes