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The knee and running.

L D Lutter

    Clinics in Sports Medicine
    |October 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Running injuries frequently affect the knee, with many runners needing to stop due to pain. Addressing underlying biomechanical issues is crucial for effective treatment and preventing recurring knee problems.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Orthopedics
    • Biomechanics

    Background:

    • Knee injuries represent 40% of all injuries in the series.
    • An estimated 20 million individuals in the U.S. are regular runners.
    • 60-70% of regular runners experience injuries severe enough to halt their activity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence and significance of knee injuries in runners.
    • To emphasize the importance of addressing underlying biomechanical abnormalities for effective treatment.
    • To establish a rational basis for managing acute knee problems and preventing future occurrences in runners.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of injury data focusing on knee-related incidents in a series of runners.
    • Evaluation of the significance of injury numbers rather than specific injury types.

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  • Assessment of the role of biomechanical and anatomical factors in running injuries.

    • Main Results:

    • A substantial percentage of running injuries are localized to the knee area.
    • A large number of regular runners seek medical attention for knee-related issues.
    • The data highlights the high incidence of knee problems among the running population.

    Conclusions:

    • Underlying biomechanical abnormalities are a primary cause of recurrent running injuries.
    • Effective management requires identifying and treating these abnormalities.
    • Biomechanical understanding and anatomical evaluation are essential for comprehensive treatment strategies that prevent future injuries.