The Running Injury Continuum: A qualitative examination of recreational runners' description and management of injury.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A critical step in understanding and preventing running-related injuries (RRIs) is appropriately defining RRIs. Current definitions of RRIs may not represent the full process of injury development, failing to capture lower levels of injury that many athletes continue to train through. Understanding runners' description and management of the injury development process may allow for a more appropriate examination of all levels of injury. This study aimed to examine recreational runners' description and management of the injury development process.

Methods

A qualitative focus group study was undertaken. Seven semi-structured focus groups with male (n = 13) and female (n = 18) recreational runners took place. Focus groups were audio and video recorded, and transcrib

SUBMITTER: Lacey A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10550191 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature