Musculoskeletal Injury
Conditions
Brief summary
The investigators aimed to assess the impact of long-distance running on musculoskeletal system of runners, by doing high resolution magnetic resonance imaging analysis before and after marathon running.
Detailed description
Rationale for the study: This research will examine a key modifiable risk factor for health and well- being: exercise. Regular exercise is highly recommended by healthcare professionals because the whole body benefits, including cardiorespiratory, musculoskeletal systems and mental wellbeing. Long-distance running is a popular physical activity with more than 30 million individuals running marathons each year. The increasing participation of first-time runners, including older people, has been linked to a rise in related injuries. The ideal dose of exercise is not known and overdosage affects some musculoskeletal tissues and joints more than others. Overdoing a specific amount of exercise and the presence of chronic injuries may pose a great risk on the joints, leading to serious conditions such as osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal injuries, tendinopathy. However, it is not yet clear whether a high dose of exercise such as marathon running damages the musculoskeletal system and there is a growing need for research in the area of running science to better understand this. Aim: This research aims to do musculoskeletal imaging before and after long-distance running using 3 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging and to provide evidence on how much exercise people should undertake and how to minimise injury.
Interventions
RADIATION3T MRI
The main method used will be 3 Tesla MRI, which is a high resolution imaging technique. The participants will be asked to undergo musculoskeletal MRI scanning (pelvis and lumbar spine).MRI is a non-invasive procedure which excludes the risk of radiation (in comparison to other imaging modalities: X-ray, CT
Sponsors
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* no previous marathon participations * no present or previous history of hip injuries or surgeries * asymptomatic hip joints * no contradindications to hip MRI scanning
Exclusion criteria
* pregnant or breastfeeding women * individuals aged \<18 years * claustrophobia * history of anxiety or panic attacks * known hip problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in radiographic score after marathon running | up to 1 year |
| Change in self-reported hip questionnaire after marathon running | up to 1 year |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of participants who finished the training for/and the marathon vs not finishing | up to 4 months |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed