Running-Related Biomechanical Risk Factors for Overuse Injuries in Distance Runners: A Systematic Review Considering Injury Specificity and the Potentials for Future Research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Running overuse injuries (ROIs) occur within a complex, partly injury-specific interplay between training loads and extrinsic and intrinsic risk factors. Biomechanical risk factors (BRFs) are related to the individual running style. While BRFs have been reviewed regarding general ROI risk, no systematic review has addressed BRFs for specific ROIs using a standardized methodology.

Objective

To identify and evaluate the evidence for the most relevant BRFs for ROIs determined during running and to suggest future research directions.

Design

Systematic review considering prospective and retrospective studies. (PROSPERO_ID: 236,832).

Data sources

PubMed. Connected Papers. The search was performed in February 2021.

Eligibility criteria

English langua

SUBMITTER: Willwacher S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9325808 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature