Does orthotics use improve comfort, speed, and injury rate during running? A randomised control trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Running is a hugely popular sport. Unfortunately, running-related injury (RRI) rates are high, particularly amongst amateur and recreational runners. Finding ways to reduce RRI rates and maximise comfort and performance for runners is important. Evidence regarding whether orthotics can successfully improve these parameters is limited and contradicting. Further research is required to provide runners with clearer guidance on the usefulness of orthotics.

Aim

To investigate the effect of Aetrex Orthotics on comfort, speed and RRI rates during recreational running.

Methods

One hundred and six recreational runners were recruited on a voluntary basis via running clubs and social media pages and randomised into either the intervention or control group. Part

SUBMITTER: Fortune AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10251264 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature