The Relationship of Physical Activity on the Risk of Developing a Running Related Overuse Injury

Studying How Activity and Rest Affect Running Injuries

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18 years - 60 years
All
Phase N/A
1 Location

Brief description of study.

The purpose of this study is: 1) to determine the relationship between experiencing a future running related overuse injury and the physical activity you get outside of running and 2) to determine the volume of inactivity or rest between running bouts that may be protective against the development of experiencing a running related overuse injury.

Detailed description of study

The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between experiencing a future running related overuse injury and the total, accumulative physical activity from running and non-running activities and to determine the volume of inactivity or rest between running bouts that may be protective against the development of a running related overuse injury.

This study takes place in Bloomington, IN.

Participants will be compensated for their participation.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: healthy,physical activity,exercise,running,overuse injury
  • Age: 18 years - 60 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria
Participated in consistent running training of at least 10 miles per week for a minimum of two years
Run a minimum of 10 miles per week for at least the last month
Exclusion Criteria
Sustained an injury to the lower extremity or back in the past six weeks that caused them to decrease or suspend their running training and they have not yet returned to their normal weekly running mileage
History of back or lower extremity surgery
History of any neurological or musculoskeletal pathologies or diseases
History of cardiovascular or pulmonary disease

Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1508574741

This study investigates the connection between future running-related overuse injuries and the amount of physical activity done outside of running. It also looks at how much rest between running sessions might help prevent these injuries. Running-related overuse injuries are injuries that happen when the muscles, bones, or joints are used too much without enough rest.

Participants in the study will be asked to track their running and non-running activities. They will also need to record periods of rest between their running sessions. This information will help researchers understand what activity levels and rest periods might protect against injuries.

  • Who can participate: Adults who have been running consistently for at least 10 miles per week over the past two years and have continued this routine for the last month can participate. Individuals with recent injuries, surgeries, or certain medical conditions are not eligible.
  • Study details: Participants will log their physical activities and rest periods to help researchers study injury prevention.

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