HealthyTrailsBR - The prevalence of running-related injuries and cramps, and the description of personal and running characteristics in Brazilian trail runners: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity in natural environments, such as trail running, is a way to nurture physical and mental health. However, running has an inherent risk of musculoskeletal injuries.

Objectives

To investigate the prevalence of running-related injuries (RRI) and cramps, and to describe the personal and training characteristics of Brazilian trail runners.

Methods

A total of 1068 trail runners were included in this observational cross-sectional study. The participants had at least six months of trail running experience. The data were collected between April 2019 and February 2020 through an online and self-reported survey.

Results

The point prevalence of RRIs was 39.2 % (95 % credible interval [CrI]: 36.3, 42.1). The body region with the highest point pre

SUBMITTER: Rizzo F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11416209 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature