Severity of Overuse Injury Impacts Self-Efficacy and Quality of Life in Runners: A 2-Year Prospective Cohort Study

Context : While 55 million Americans incorporate running into their exercise routines, up to 65% of runners sustain an overuse injury annually. It has been consistently shown that regular physical activity positively impacts quality of life (QOL), an essential public health indicator; however, the i...

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Published in:Journal of sport rehabilitation 2021-09, Vol.30 (7), p.1073-1079
Main Authors: Mihalko, Shannon L., Cox, Phillip, Ip, Edward, Martin, David F., DeVita, Paul, Love, Monica, Saldana, Santiago, Cannon, D. Wayne, Fellin, Rebecca E., Seay, Joseph F., Messier, Stephen P.
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Language:English
Subjects:
Cohort analysis
Injuries
Quality of life
Running
Self-efficacy
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Summary:Context : While 55 million Americans incorporate running into their exercise routines, up to 65% of runners sustain an overuse injury annually. It has been consistently shown that regular physical activity positively impacts quality of life (QOL), an essential public health indicator; however, the impact of running-related injuries on QOL is unknown. This study seeks to determine whether overuse injury severity impacts QOL in recreational runners, and if self-efficacy mediates this relationship. Design : Community-based prospective cohort study of 300 runners who had been running injury free for at least 5 miles/wk in the past 6 months. Methods : Self-efficacy for running and QOL measures (Short Form-12 Physical Component and Mental Component, Satisfaction with Life, Positive Affect and Negative Affect) were assessed at baseline, time of injury, and follow-up visits. Over 2 years of observation, overuse injuries were diagnosed by an orthopedic surgeon and injured runners were referred to a physical therapist. Results : Injury severity was significantly ( P  
ISSN:1056-6716
1543-3072
DOI:10.1123/jsr.2020-0326