Exercise Interventions, Running Biomechanics and Injury in Novice Runners

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Running; Leg Injuries
• Interventions: Other: Strengthening; Other: Balance Training; Other: Stretching

• Registration Number: NCT01900262
• Lead Sponsor: University of Calgary

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to understand the effects of muscle strengthening and balance exercise interventions on muscle strength, running mechanics and postural control in novice recreational runners. Participants will be assessed before and after they engage in an 8-week exercise intervention program.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2013-07-08
• Study First Submitted QC: 2013-07-11
• Study First Posted: 2013-07-16
• Study Start: 2014-02
• Status Verified: 2015-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-08-13
• Last Update Posted: 2015-08-17
• Primary Completion: 2015-12
• Study Completion: 2016-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

• Novice recreational runners
• Less than one year of running experience
• Run at least twice a week for a total weekly distance between 5 and 15 km as your main form of physical activity
• 18-50 years of age

Exclusion Criteria

• Neurological abnormalities or lower extremity injury or pain within three months of enrollment.
• No extensive history with balance training or isolated ankle strengthening within the last year.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Strengthening	Strengthening	Novice recreational runners from the Calgary area.
Balance Training	Balance Training	Novice recreational runners from the Calgary area.
Stretching	Stretching	Novice recreational runners from the Calgary area.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in Strength	Week 0, Week 8	Strength of the muscles crossing the ankle, knee and hip joint will be assessed at baseline and after 8 weeks of training in order to assess the change in strength following training.
Change in Running Mechanics	Week 0, Week 8	Running kinematics and kinetics will be measured using 3D motion capture technology at baseline and after 8 weeks of training in order to assess the change in running mechanics following training.
Change in Postural Control	Week 0, Week 8	Postural control will be assessed using single leg stance and the star excursion balance test at baseline and after 8 weeks of training in order to assess the change in postural control following training.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cumulative Running Related Injuries	Week 0 through Week 24	Self-reported running-related injuries will be collected on a weekly basis for a total of 6 months following enrollment in order to quantify the cumulative amount of injuries.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Calgary; 🇨🇦 Calgary, Alberta, Canada