Shoe cushioning, body mass and running biomechanics as risk factors for running injury: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Repetitive loading of the musculoskeletal system is suggested to be involved in the underlying mechanism of the majority of running-related injuries (RRIs). Accordingly, heavier runners are assumed to be at a higher risk of RRI. The cushioning system of modern running shoes is expected to protect runners again high impact forces, and therefore, RRI. However, the role of shoe cushioning in injury prevention remains unclear. The main aim of this study is to investigate the influence of shoe cushioning and body mass on RRI risk, while exploring simultaneously the association between running technique and RRI risk.

Methods and analysis

This double-blinded randomised controlled trial will involve about 800 healthy leisure-time runners. They will randomly receive one

SUBMITTER: Malisoux L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5724138 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature