Epidemiology of adolescent runners: non-rearfoot strike is associated with the Achilles tendon and lower leg injury.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Foot strike patterns during running are classified into two types: rearfoot strike (RFS) and non-rearfoot strike (NRFS). These patterns are considered biomechanical risk factors for running-related injuries (RRIs). However, limited research exists on the prevalence or incidence of RRIs associated with different foot strike patterns, particularly within training or clinical practice contexts. Therefore, this epidemiological study aimed to investigate the prevalence and injury risk ratio (IRR) of RRIs concerning different foot strike patterns.

Methods

A total of 182 male Japanese adolescent runners were included. Participants completed a questionnaire regarding their RRIs over the past year and were filmed during their habitual high-intensity training sessions from

SUBMITTER: Goto H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11866637 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature