The effect of running shoe design on comfort and injury rates in recreational runners

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: running injuries; running shoe comfort; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12613000612718
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Newcastle

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2013-05-28
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

i. Aged greater than or equal to 18 years;
ii. Recreational runners male or female with Foot Posture Index indicating a normal foot type (this category includes neutral to slightly flat);
iii. Must run regularly (2 sessions or more per week).

Exclusion Criteria

i. The current use of foot orthoses;
ii. Any systemic disease affecting the musculoskeletal system;
iii. A history of major lower back and leg injury and/or surgery;
iv. A current acute injury that prevents running.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified