In this article, we will discuss the risk factors for runner's injuries.
Do you run?
Running is a great way for anyone to stay healthy, because it is inexpensive and easy to find the time to do.
However, there are some people who are worried about running and whether they will get injured. However, there are some people who are concerned about running because of the risk of injury.
What are some of the risk factors for injury?
Flexibility? Lack of muscle strength? Frequency and intensity of running?
Here are some of the studies that have been done.
Contents of the study
The purpose of the study was to report the injury incidence among recreational runners preparing for 8km or 16km running events and the factors associated with increased injury risk.The study was reported by a prospective cohort study in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Participants (n = 5327) underwent a baseline survey to determine distance (8 km or 16 km), main sport, running experience, previous injuries, recent overuse injuries, and personal characteristics.
Three days after the race they underwent a follow-up survey to determine length of training period, mileage per week, training time, technology preparation and injuries during use.Univariate and multivariate regression models were applied to examine potential risk factors for injury.
As a result, 1304 (24.5%) participants completed the survey and 706 (13.3%) were included after excluding participants with current health problems, no signed informed consent, and missing or inaccurate data.
A total of 142 participants (20.1%) reported being injured during the preparation for the event.
Univariate (OR: 1.7, 95% CI 1.1 to 2.4) and multivariate (OR: 1.7, 95% CI 1.1 to 2.5) analyses showed that injury history was an important risk factor for running injury.
In conclusion, the event-related injury rate among recreational runners was 20%, suggesting the relevance of previous injury as a risk factor.
Dallinga J, Van Rijn R, Stubbe J, Deutekom M. Injury incidence and risk factors: a cohort study of 706 8-km or 16-km recreational runners. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2019;5(1):e000489. published 2019 Mar 7. doi:10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000489
Conclusion
Runners who participate in running events have about a 20% chance of being injured, and previous injury is a possible risk factor.
The study found that there was no significant difference between novice and expert runners, but it was unclear how long ago the injury occurred.
However, it does not seem to have much to do with muscular strength or flexibility related to running, which may be a concern for people who participate in running.
If you have a running event to attend, you may want to address any current injuries that may affect you after running.
If you are currently injury free, you may have no problem taking a positive approach to running.
