A Randomized Study of a Strength Training Program to Prevent Injuries in Runners of the New York City Marathon.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lower extremity overuse injuries are common among runners, especially first-time marathoners. Hip abductor and quadriceps strengthening is often recommended to reduce running-related injuries.

Hypothesis

A 12-week strength training program would decrease the rate of overuse injuries resulting in marathon noncompletion and improve race finishing time.

Study design

Randomized trial.

Level of evidence

Level 2.

Methods

Twelve weeks before the New York City Marathon, first-time marathon runners age 18 years and older were randomized into a strength training group or an observation group. The strength training group was instructed to perform a 10-minute program 3 times weekly using written and video instruction. This program targeted the quadriceps,

SUBMITTER: Toresdahl BG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6931177 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan/Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature