Injury Prevention, Safe Training Techniques, Rehabilitation, and Return to Sport in Trail Runners

ABSTRACT: Abstract This current concept, narrative review provides the latest integrated evidence of the musculoskeletal injuries involved with trail running and therapeutic strategies to prevent injury and promote safe participation. Running activities that comprise any form of off-road running (trail running, orienteering, short-long distance, different terrain, and climate) are relevant to this review. Literature searches were conducted to 1) identify types and mechanisms of acute and chronic/overuse musculoskeletal injuries in trail runners, 2) injury prevention techniques most relevant to running trails, 3) safe methods of participation and rehabilitation timelines in the sport. The majority of acute and chronic trail running-related musculoskeletal injuries in trail running occur in the lower

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC8811510 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature