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Injuries in runners.

J Lysholm, J Wiklander

    The American Journal of Sports Medicine
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Running injuries are common, especially for sprinters and middle-distance runners. Training errors are the primary cause, with specific injury types varying by running discipline. Marathon runners show a link between prior mileage and injury risk.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Exercise Physiology
    • Running Biomechanics

    Background:

    • Running is a popular activity associated with a significant risk of injury.
    • Understanding training-related injuries is crucial for injury prevention in runners.
    • Different running disciplines may present unique injury profiles and risk factors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the incidence and patterns of training-related injuries in different types of runners.
    • To identify the primary causes of running injuries.
    • To explore the relationship between training load and injury risk in marathon runners.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective follow-up of 60 runners from two clubs over 12 months.
    • Data collection on training hours and injury occurrences.

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  • Retrospective analysis of injury causes and injury patterns across running groups (sprinters, middle-distance, marathon).

    • Main Results:

    • 55 injuries occurred in 39 athletes over the 1-year study period.
    • Injury rates per 1,000 training hours were 2.5 for marathon runners and 5.6-5.8 for sprinters/middle-distance runners.
    • Training errors were implicated in 72% of injuries; seasonal variations and correlations between prior mileage and injury were observed in marathon runners.
    • Specific injuries varied by group: hamstring/tendinitis (sprinters), back/hip (middle-distance), foot (marathon).

    Conclusions:

    • Running injuries are frequent, with higher rates in sprinters and middle-distance runners compared to marathoners.
    • Training errors are the leading cause of running injuries, highlighting the need for proper training load management.
    • Injury patterns are distinct across running disciplines, necessitating tailored prevention strategies.