Running, running related injuries, prevention
Conditions
Interventions
A 4 week preconditioning program prior to the start of a traditional running training program. The preconditioning program includes walking three times a week and hopping exercises during two walking
Sponsors
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
University Center for Sport, Exercise and Health
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy novice runners between 18 and 65 years of age.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Running experience in the last 12 months prior to the start of the study; 2. No injury of the lower limb or lower back in the past 3 months prior to start of the study; 3. Absolute contraindications for vigourous physicla activities according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The incidence of running related injuries. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The severity of running related injuries; 2. The compliance of the training program; 3. The compliance of running in the consecutive year. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactS.W. Bredeweg
Sportsmedicine Center BB58 University Medical Center Hanzeplein 1
Outcome results
None listed