What are the most common running-related injuries? – empirical research based on anonymous surveys among people regularly involved in amateur long-distance runs
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2023.46.01.029Keywords
running, injury, running-related musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, rehabilitationAbstract
Introduction:
The aim of the study: The aim of the study was to assess the most common injuries in people regularly involved in amateur long-distance runs by empirical research based on anonymous surveys.
Materials and methods: The research material was collected using an anonymous online survey in May 2023. The obtained results were analyzed and verified on the basis of scientific literature and statistically processed using Microsoft Office Excel.
Results: Of the 124 long-distance runners, 78,2% reported having a running-related injury in the past. The predominant site of these injuries was the lower limb especially foot, ankle and shin. 65,3% researched runners chose hard surfaces such as asphalt or pavestone.
Conclusion: Definitely the highest number of injuries in our research is caused by an excessive training load. Most runners chose hard surfaces such as asphalt or pavestone which were not in line with the rules of injury prevention.
Keywords: running, injury, running-related musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, rehabilitation.
References
Tschopp M, Brunner F. Erkrankungen und Überlastungsschäden an der unteren Extremität bei Langstreckenläufern [Diseases and overuse injuries of the lower extremities in long distance runners]. Z Rheumatol. 2017 Jun;76(5):443-450. German. doi: 10.1007/s00393-017-0276-6. PMID: 28236094.
Tenforde AS, Yin A, Hunt KJ. Foot and Ankle Injuries in Runners. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2016 Feb;27(1):121-37. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2015.08.007. PMID: 26616180.
van der Worp MP, ten Haaf DS, van Cingel R, de Wijer A, Nijhuis-van der Sanden MW, Staal JB. Injuries in runners; a systematic review on risk factors and sex differences. PLoS One. 2015 Feb 23;10(2):e0114937. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0114937. PMID: 25706955; PMCID: PMC4338213.
van Gent RN, Siem D, van Middelkoop M, van Os AG, Bierma-Zeinstra SM, Koes BW. Incidence and determinants of lower extremity running injuries in long distance runners: a systematic review. Br J Sports Med. 2007 Aug;41(8):469-80; discussion 480. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.2006.033548. Epub 2007 May 1. PMID: 17473005; PMCID: PMC2465455.
Satterthwaite P, Norton R, Larmer P, Robinson E. Risk factors for injuries and other health problems sustained in a marathon. Br J Sports Med. 1999 Feb;33(1):22-6. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.33.1.22. PMID: 10027053; PMCID: PMC1756136.
Ceyssens L, Vanelderen R, Barton C, Malliaras P, Dingenen B. Biomechanical Risk Factors Associated with Running-Related Injuries: A Systematic Review. Sports Med. 2019 Jul;49(7):1095-1115. doi: 10.1007/s40279-019-01110-z. PMID: 31028658.
Bowser BJ, Roles K. Effects of Overweight and Obesity on Running Mechanics in Children. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2021 Oct 1;53(10):2101-2110. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000002686. PMID: 33867501.
Bertelsen ML, Hansen M, Rasmussen S, Nielsen RO. THE START-TO-RUN DISTANCE AND RUNNING-RELATED INJURY AMONG OBESE NOVICE RUNNERS: A RANDOMIZED TRIAL. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2018 Dec;13(6):943-955. PMID: 30534460; PMCID: PMC6253747.
Alexander JLN, Barton CJ, Willy RW. Infographic running myth: static stretching reduces injury risk in runners. Br J Sports Med. 2020 Sep;54(17):1058-1059. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2019-101169. Epub 2019 Nov 6. PMID: 31694812.
Fields KB, Sykes JC, Walker KM, Jackson JC. Prevention of running injuries. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2010 May-Jun;9(3):176-82. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0b013e3181de7ec5. PMID: 20463502.
l] Knapik JJ, Pope R. Achilles Tendinopathy: Pathophysiology, Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Screening. J Spec Oper Med. 2020 Spring;20(1):125-140. doi: 10.55460/QXTX-A72P. PMID: 32203618.
Sharma P, Maffulli N. Understanding and managing achilles tendinopathy. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2006 Feb;67(2):64-7. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2006.67.2.20463. PMID: 16498904.
de Vos RJ, van der Vlist AC, Zwerver J, Meuffels DE, Smithuis F, van Ingen R, van der Giesen F, Visser E, Balemans A, Pols M, Veen N, den Ouden M, Weir A. Dutch multidisciplinary guideline on Achilles tendinopathy. Br J Sports Med. 2021 Oct;55(20):1125-1134. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-103867. Epub 2021 Jun 29. PMID: 34187784; PMCID: PMC8479731.
McClure CJ, Oh R. Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome. 2023 Feb 12. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan–. PMID: 30860714.
Winters M. The diagnosis and management of medial tibial stress syndrome : An evidence update. Unfallchirurg. 2020 Jan;123(Suppl 1):15-19. English. doi: 10.1007/s00113-019-0667-z. PMID: 31098646.
Buchanan BK, Kushner D. Plantar Fasciitis. 2022 May 30. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan–. PMID: 28613727.
Trojian T, Tucker AK. Plantar Fasciitis. Am Fam Physician. 2019 Jun 15;99(12):744-750. PMID: 31194492.
Tenforde AS, Yin A, Hunt KJ. Foot and Ankle Injuries in Runners. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2016 Feb;27(1):121-37. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2015.08.007. PMID: 26616180.
Chen ET, Borg-Stein J, McInnis KC. Ankle Sprains: Evaluation, Rehabilitation, and Prevention. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2019 Jun;18(6):217-223. doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000000603. Erratum in: Curr Sports Med Rep. 2019 Aug;18(8):310. PMID: 31385837.
Vuurberg G, Hoorntje A, Wink LM, van der Doelen BFW, van den Bekerom MP, Dekker R, van Dijk CN, Krips R, Loogman MCM, Ridderikhof ML, Smithuis FF, Stufkens SAS, Verhagen EALM, de Bie RA, Kerkhoffs GMMJ. Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of ankle sprains: update of an evidence-based clinical guideline. Br J Sports Med. 2018 Aug;52(15):956. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-098106. Epub 2018 Mar 7. PMID: 29514819.
Safran MR, Benedetti RS, Bartolozzi AR 3rd, Mandelbaum BR. Lateral ankle sprains: a comprehensive review: part 1: etiology, pathoanatomy, histopathogenesis, and diagnosis. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1999 Jul;31(7 Suppl):S429-37. doi: 10.1097/00005768-199907001-00004. PMID: 10416544.
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2023 Monika Pająk, Kinga Grużewska-Piotrowska, Joanna Hubka, Agnieszka Grużewska, Wojciech Wcisło
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
The periodical offers access to content in the Open Access system under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0
Stats
Number of views and downloads: 536
Number of citations: 0
