Training parameters and center of pressure characteristics of healthy runners and patients

Several studies analyzed causative factors for injury development in running. Depending on research design and selection of study population, different factors like training errors, previous injury or static foot alignment are pointed out as contributing, while weekly mileage (>32 km or 20 mi) is...

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Published in:Isokinetics and exercise science 2004-01, Vol.12 (1), p.67-68
Main Authors: Baur, H, Gollhofer, A, Baechle, V, Janz, I, Kimmich, N, Mayer, F
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Several studies analyzed causative factors for injury development in running. Depending on research design and selection of study population, different factors like training errors, previous injury or static foot alignment are pointed out as contributing, while weekly mileage (>32 km or 20 mi) is one of the few generally accepted factors. Since static foot alignment is thought to be not a major factor for injury development, a demand for dynamic analysis comparing injured and healthy populations was stated. Purpose of the study was therefore to compare dynamic foot function (analyzed with plantar pressure distribution) as well as training history between healthy runners and runners with lower extremity overuse complaints.
ISSN:0959-3020