15 studies were included to determine the risk factors for running-related injuries. A broad range of runner types, varying from novice till competitive runners, were investigated.
Running injuries seem to have a multifactorial origin. However, based on the current findings, efforts to prevent injury should focus on runners, especially men, with a history of running-related injuries. Customized training and/or specific exercises are suggested as prevention for this specific group of runners. In addition, the use of orthotics/inserts should be discouraged, although it is possible that runners who are more prone to injury are given orthotics/inserts earlier.
> From: Van der Worp et al., PLoS One 10 (2015-10-21 08:22:24) (Epub ahead of print). All rights reserved to PLoS One. Click here for the online summary.
