Running: Overuse injuries
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distance running, training, risk factors, running injuries, injury preventionAbstract
Running injuries are multifactorial and result from a complex interaction between morphological and biomechanical risk factors, running and training characteristics, and health and lifestyle. For example, 85% of runners have a history of injury and almost half have suffered an injury in the last year. There is evidence that higher mileage is associated with a higher risk of injury. The anatomical areas most affected are the foot, ankle and knee. The purpose of this review is to identify risk factors that contribute to running-related injuries. The databases PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, SPORTDiscus, and PsychINFO were searched using MESH terms with a 5-year observation window. A 30.9% rate of foot and ankle injuries and a 22.2% rate of knee injuries have been reported. To avoid running injuries, it is important to gradually increase the volume and intensity of training, incorporate strength and flexibility exercises, wear proper footwear, and consult a medical professional if pain occurs. Understanding the mechanisms and factors that cause injuries, as well as the most relevant recommendations, will help prevent their recurrence over time, especially in recreational runners. To prevent injuries in runners, it is essential that they know their individual risk factors.
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