Exercise Intervention and Running Biomechanics in Older Adults

Changes in Running Gait Biomechanics Following an Intervention Program in Older Runners

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01574794

Enrollment

105

Registered

2012-04-10

Start date

2012-04-30

Completion date

2013-09-30

Last updated

2014-12-03

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Conditions

Aging, Physical Activity

Brief summary

The goal of this study is to understand the effects of muscle strengthening and stretching exercise intervention on isometric muscle strength, joint flexibility and running biomechanical patterns in older recreational runners. To do so, the subjects will be assessed before and after they engage in a 8-week exercise intervention program.

Interventions

OTHERMuscle strengthening exercises

The group will perform 8-week home based muscle strengthening exercises with 8 weekly supervised sessions which will be conducted by a rehabilitation specialist.

OTHERMuscle stretching exercise

The group will perform 8 week home based exercise intervention with 8 weekly supervised sessions which will be conducted by a rehabilitation specialist

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

55 Years to 75 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* no injuries of the lower extremity within 3 months prior to participation * running recreationally 2-3 times/week * familiar and comfortable with treadmill running * in good health upon entry into the study * no use of orthotics in the shoe

Exclusion criteria

* lower extremity injury within the last 3 months * surgery to the lower extremity within the last 8 months * head injury/vestibular disorder within the last 6 months * inability to speak or read English.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Changes from baseline of biomechanical movement patterns	8 weeks	Biomechanical measurements (kinematics and kinetics) will be taken at baseline and at 8 weeks of intervention.

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Changes in isometric muscle strength and joint flexibility	8 weeks	Measurements of isometric muscle strength and joint flexibility will be taken at baseline and at 8 weeks of intervention program.

Countries

Canada

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026