Going their own way-male recreational runners and running-related injuries: A qualitative thematic analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Recreational running is one of the most common physical leisure activities worldwide and is associated with high rates of running related injury (RRI). Little is known of the perceptions of male recreational runners regarding the aetiology and management of RRI.

Design

Utilising an interpretive phenomenological analysis framework, qualitative data was gathered from participants via interview, and reflexive thematic analysis was used to develop insights into the experiences and perceptions of the participants in relation to RRI.

Materials and methods

Two focus groups with a total of six (mean age 37.8 ± 9.5 years, 16.5 ± 13.1 years running experience) male recreational runners were used to obtain data regarding their understanding of RRI causation, prevention

SUBMITTER: Peterson B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9409521 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature