Protocol for evaluating the effects of a therapeutic foot exercise program on injury incidence, foot functionality and biomechanics in long-distance runners: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Overall performance, particularly in a very popular sports activity such as running, is typically influenced by the status of the musculoskeletal system and the level of training and conditioning of the biological structures. Any change in the musculoskeletal system's biomechanics, especially in the feet and ankles, will strongly influence the biomechanics of runners, possibly predisposing them to injuries. A thorough understanding of the effects of a therapeutic approach focused on feet biomechanics, on strength and functionality of lower limb muscles will contribute to the adoption of more effective therapeutic and preventive strategies for runners.

Methods/design

A randomized, prospective controlled and parallel trial with blind assessment is designed to study

SUBMITTER: Matias AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4831173 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature