Running injuries in novice runners enrolled in different training interventions: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
Scand J Med Sci Sports
; 27(11): 1372-1383, 2017 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
The purpose of this trial was to evaluate injury risk in novice runners participating in different strength training interventions. This was a pilot randomized controlled trial. Novice runners (n = 129, 18-60 years old, <2 years recent running experience) were block randomized to one of three groups a "resistance" strength training group, a "functional" strength training group, or a stretching "control" group. The primary outcome was running related injury. The number of participants with complaints and the injury rate (IR = no. injuries/1000 running hours) were quantified for each intervention group. For the first 8 weeks, participants were instructed to complete their training intervention three to five times a week. The remaining 4 months was a maintenance period. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT01900262. A total of 52 of the 129 (40%) novice runners experienced at least one running related injury 21 in the functional strength training program, 16 in the resistance strength training program and 15 in the control stretching program. Injury rates did not differ between study groups [IR = 32.9 (95% CI 20.8, 49.3) in the functional group, IR = 31.6 (95% CI 18.4, 50.5) in the resistance group, and IR = 26.7 (95% CI 15.2, 43.2)] in the control group. Although this was a pilot assessment, home-based strength training did not appear to alter injury rates compared to stretching. Future studies should consider methods to minimize participant drop out to allow for the assessment of injury risk. Injury risk in novice runners based on this pilot study will inform the development of future larger studies investigating the impact of injury prevention interventions.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Traumatismos en Atletas
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Carrera
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Entrenamiento de Fuerza
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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Scand J Med Sci Sports
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA ESPORTIVA
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2017
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Article
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Canadá