The Running Readiness Scale as an Assessment of Kinematics Related to Knee Injury in Novice Female Runners.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Frontal- and transverse-plane kinematics have been prospectively identified as risk factors for running-related injuries in females. The Running Readiness Scale (RRS) may allow for clinical evaluation of these kinematics.

Objectives

To determine the reliability and validity of the RRS as an assessment of frontal- and transverse-plane running kinematics.

Design

Cross-sectional study.

Setting

University research laboratory.

Patients or other participants

A total of 56 novice female runners (median [interquartile range] age = 34 years [26-47 years]).

Main outcome measure(s)

We collected 3-dimensional kinematics during running and RRS tasks: hopping, plank, step-ups, single-legged squats, and wall sit. Five clinicians assessed RRS performances

SUBMITTER: Harrison K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10072094 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature