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Arch structure and injury patterns in runners.

D S Williams1, I S McClay, J Hamill

  • 1Department of Physical Therapy, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4353, USA. williamsdor@mail.ecu.edu

Clinical Biomechanics (Bristol, Avon)
|May 19, 2001
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High-arched runners experience more lateral and bony injuries, while low-arched runners report more medial and soft tissue injuries. Foot structure significantly impacts running injury patterns.

Area of Science:

  • Biomechanics of running
  • Sports medicine
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Running injuries are linked to lower extremity structure.
  • Foot arch structure influences biomechanics and injury risk.
  • High-arched and low-arched runners may have distinct injury profiles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate differences in injury patterns between high-arched and low-arched runners.
  • To determine if foot arch structure is associated with specific running-related injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Non-randomized, two-group injury survey design.
  • Inclusion of 20 high-arched and 20 low-arched runners.
  • Analysis of injury patterns (medial/lateral, bony/soft tissue, knee/foot/ankle) using chi-squared tests.

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Main Results:

  • High-arched runners showed higher incidence of ankle, bony, and lateral injuries.
  • Low-arched runners reported more knee, soft tissue, and medial injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Runner's arch structure (high vs. low) correlates with distinct injury patterns.
  • Understanding these associations can inform targeted treatment and prevention strategies.
  • Predisposing foot structure is a key factor in running injury development.