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The effect of footwear on running performance and injury risk

Completed
Conditions
Running-related injury
Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents
Registration Number
ACTRN12613000642785
Lead Sponsor
niversity of South Australia
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
76
Inclusion Criteria

Run a minimum of 15 km per week.
5 km time trial performance less than 23 minutes.

Exclusion Criteria

Previous history of running in a lightweight running shoe with minimal cushioning and reduced heel lift.
Run with a midfoot or forefoot footfall.
Previous history of orthotic use with running shoes in the previous 3 months.
Previous history of muculoskeletal injury that affected running within the previous 3 months.
Previous history of invasive surgery that affected running within the previous 12 months.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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