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ArticleSports (Basel, Switzerland)2024

A Randomized Pilot Study Comparing the Impact of Strengthening-Based Running Training with Only Running on the Incidence of Running-Related Injuries among Novice Runners.

Anh Phong Nguyen, Noé Abeels, Romain Van Brussel, Benoit Pairot de Fontenay

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Anh Phong NguyenNeuroMusculoSKeletal Laboratory (NMSK), Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique, Université Catholique de Louvain, Avenue Mounier 53, 1200 Brussels, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-6473-1780
Noé AbeelsFaculté des Sciences de la Motricité, Université Catholique de Louvain, Place Pierre de Courbertin 1, 1348 Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium.
Romain Van BrusselFaculté des Sciences de la Motricité, Université Catholique de Louvain, Place Pierre de Courbertin 1, 1348 Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium.
Benoit Pairot de FontenayThe Running Clinic, Lac Beauport, QC G3B 2J8, Canada.

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Abstract

backgroundRunning-related injuries (RRI) are common in novice runners. Reducing early training running volume with strengthening activities may improve RRI without impeding running performance.

objectives1. Gather feasibility data for a randomized, controlled trial comparing a strengthening-based program to a conventional running program; 2. Assess RRI; and 3. Assess running performance.

methodsSeventy-four university students (38 females, 21 ± 2.3 years, 68.2 ± 10.8 kg, BMI: 22.6 ± 2.97), all novice runners, were randomized in two groups, i.e., a strengthening and running group (INT) and a running group (CON). The completed sessions, RRI, dropout, and maximal aerobic speed were recorded through an online application.

resultsThe INT group had 52.6% attrition, while the CON group had 41.7%. The INT group had 56.6% adherence, while the CON group had 45.7%. The Chi-square test showed no significant difference in RRI incidence across groups (CHI

conclusionsThis pilot study confirmed the feasibility of this randomized, controlled trial with a needed sample size of 194. However, novice runners had greater attrition rates when starting. Based on those limited data, strengthening activities that replaced running volume did not improve RRI or maximal aerobic speed.

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aerobic trainingnovice athletesprimary preventionresistance trainingsports injuries

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PMID38251299
PMCPMC10820279

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