Phys Ther Sport. 2021 May 13;50:153-158. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.05.004. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between running performance goals and running-related injuries (RRIs).
DESIGN: Retrospective cross-sectional study.
SETTING: A total of 970 recreational runners filled in an online questionnaire to collect data on personal characteristics, their running activities, RRIs, and running goals.
PARTICIPANTS: 970 recreational runners, 1) without a running performance goal, who 2) trained to complete a certain distance, and who 3) trained to complete a certain distance and to participate in a specific running event.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: RRI, defined as any physical complaint developed during running in the previous 12 months.
RESULTS: A statistically significant relationship was found between runners who trained for a specific running event and who also wanted to run a certain distance (OR 2.0, 95%CI 1.23-2.98) compared with runners without a running goal. (Hinder from a) Previous injury (OR 3.9, 95%CI 2.79-5.42), overweight (OR 1.6, 95%CI 1.10-2.21), and training for more than 22.5 h/year (OR 1.7, 95%CI 1.04-2.72 and OR 2.3, 95%CI 1.42-3.81) were also associated with RRIs.
CONCLUSION: Running to achieve running goals, specifically running to complete a certain distance and to participate in an event, is associated with the occurrence of an RRI.
PMID:34029987 | DOI:10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.05.004
