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  • Sports Medicine
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Running injuries are prevalent in both recreational and elite athletes.
  • Elite runners face unique injury profiles due to higher training loads and distinct biomechanics.
  • Current rehabilitation protocols often neglect the specific needs for returning to competitive running.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a guideline for running-specific progression in the rehabilitation of competitive runners.
  • To integrate psychosocial and cardiorespiratory fitness considerations into the return-to-competition process.
  • To present a structured training paradigm for clinicians managing injured elite runners.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on rehabilitation, sports medicine, and elite athlete needs.
  • Identification and presentation of tools for assessing psychosocial readiness for competition.
  • Development of recommendations for monitoring and interpreting cardiorespiratory fitness in injured runners.
  • Proposal of a six-phase training progression model.

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive guideline for rehabilitation progression tailored to competitive runners is suggested.
  • Methods for evaluating an athlete's psychological preparedness to return to competition are outlined.
  • Specific recommendations for monitoring cardiorespiratory fitness during recovery are provided.
  • A six-phase training paradigm is introduced to facilitate the transition from injury to full competition.

Conclusions:

  • A structured, phased approach is essential for the successful return of injured competitive runners.
  • Addressing psychosocial factors and cardiorespiratory fitness is critical for elite athletes' reintegration into competition.
  • The proposed guideline and training paradigm can enhance clinical management and optimize outcomes for injured competitive runners.