Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2713855 | Physical Therapy in Sport | 2012 | 5 Pages |
ObjectivesTo investigate the distribution of lower extremity running injuries and their associated factors.DesignDescriptive and exploratory study.Participants1004 participants of the 2005 ING Taipei International Marathon.Main outcome measuresWe used a self-developed questionnaire to collect data of previous running injuries and applied multivariate logistic regression modeling to examine relationships between these injuries and associated factors.ResultsOf the 893 valid questionnaires, 396 (44.4%) reported having previous lower extremity pain related to running. Knee joint pain was the most common problem (32.5%). Hip pain was associated with the racing group, training duration, and medial arch support. Use of knee orthotics (P = 0.002) and ankle braces (P = 0.007) was related to a higher rate of knee and ankle pain. Participants of the full marathon group who practiced on a synthetic track had a higher incidence of ankle pain. A training duration of >60 min was linked to an increased rate of foot pain (P = 0.003).ConclusionOur data indicated that running injuries were associated with training duration and use of orthotics. Clinicians can use this information in treating or preventing running associated injuries and pain.