The occurrence of injuries in recreational runners in Wroclaw

Authors

  • Kamil Michalik Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego we Wrocławiu, Katedra Fizjologii i Biochemii
  • Mariusz Maciaszek Absolwent Akademii Wychowania Fizycznego
  • Sebastian Klich Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego, Wrocław, Polska
  • Szymon Konieczny absolwent Akademii Wychowania Fizycznego
  • Agnieszka Jastrzębska Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego, Wrocław, Polska

Keywords

training, long-distance running, injures, sports medicine

Abstract

Introduction. Practicing sports activities e.g. running exposes individuals to physical injuries.

Aim. Aim of the study was to determine the occurrence of injuries in runners training long running in Wrocław. The second aim was to investigate injury risk factors in runners.

Materials and methods. In the study participated 255 subjects (157 man and 98 woman).
The subjects were members in a running association WKB PIAST Wrocław, PRO-RUN Wrocław as well as non associated runners. In the study a diagnostic survey was used.

Results. In this study 61% (n=156) of participants were injured, while 39% (n=100) trained without any injuries.

Conclusions. The runners suffered from overloads in plantar fascia, cuff muscles and quadriceps muscles. The main injury factors were improper training loads and training surface.

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2017-04-28

How to Cite

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MICHALIK, Kamil, MACIASZEK, Mariusz, KLICH, Sebastian, KONIECZNY, Szymon and JASTRZĘBSKA, Agnieszka. The occurrence of injuries in recreational runners in Wroclaw. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 28 April 2017. Vol. 7, no. 5, pp. 55-66. [Accessed 7 July 2025].

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 5 (2017)

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Research Articles

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