Running Mechanics for Clinicians
Original Editor - Mariam Hashem
Top Contributors - Mariam Hashem, Kim Jackson, Tarina van der Stockt, Jess Bell and Robin Tacchetti
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Objectives:
to be able to do a 2D gait assessment and understand the outcomes of it to translate the injuries occurring to runners and how this can help in rehabilitation planning
How running mechanics influence tissue stress and injuries
Common Biomechanical patterns that are associated with running injuries and how they influence the tissue stress of these injuries
Assessment of these mechanical parameters in clinical set up and how to use these information for the management set up
Overview of Running Injuries[edit | edit source]
Lower extremity running-related injuries range from 19.4 to 79.3 percent[1]. The most common injnuries are[2]:
- Patellofemoral pain
- Medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints)
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Iliotibial band syndrome
- Plantar fasciitis
- Stress fractures of the metatarsals and tibia
Hamstrings and calf problems were reported by men marathon runners, while hip pain problems were common among women[3].
A 2015 systematic review[4] of 15 studies identified different risk factors for women and men:
| Women | Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | History of previous injury | |
| History of previous sports activity | Running experience for 2 years | |
| running on a concrete surface | History of previous injury | |
| Participating in a marathon | Average weekly running distance (20–29 miles) | |
| weekly running distance (30–39 miles) | ||
| wearing running shoes for 4 to 6 months |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Van Gent RN, Siem D, van Middelkoop M, Van Os AG, Bierma-Zeinstra SM, Koes BW. Incidence and determinants of lower extremity running injuries in long distance runners: a systematic review. British journal of sports medicine. 2007 Aug 1;41(8):469-80.
- ↑ Callahan LR, Sheon RP. Overview of running injuries of the lower extremity. UpToDate, Grayzel J.(Accessed on July 06, 2017). 2002.
- ↑ Fredericson M, Misra AK. Epidemiology and aetiology of marathon running injuries. Sports Medicine. 2007 Apr 1;37(4-5):437-9.
- ↑ Van der Worp MP, Ten Haaf DS, van Cingel R, de Wijer A, Nijhuis-van der Sanden MW, Staal JB. Injuries in runners; a systematic review on risk factors and sex differences. PLoS One. 2015 Feb 23;10(2):e0114937.
