Exercise Interventions, Running Biomechanics and Injury in Novice Runners
The Effects of Isolated Strengthening and Functional Training on Strength, Running Mechanics, Postural Control and Injury Prevention in Novice Runners
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to understand the effects of muscle strengthening and balance exercise interventions on muscle strength, running mechanics and postural control in novice recreational runners. Participants will be assessed before and after they engage in an 8-week exercise intervention program.
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Started Feb 2014
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 8, 2013
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
July 16, 2013
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
February 1, 2014
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 1, 2015
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 1, 2016
CompletedAugust 17, 2015
August 1, 2015
1.8 years
July 8, 2013
August 13, 2015
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Change in Strength
Strength of the muscles crossing the ankle, knee and hip joint will be assessed at baseline and after 8 weeks of training in order to assess the change in strength following training.
Week 0, Week 8
Change in Running Mechanics
Running kinematics and kinetics will be measured using 3D motion capture technology at baseline and after 8 weeks of training in order to assess the change in running mechanics following training.
Week 0, Week 8
Change in Postural Control
Postural control will be assessed using single leg stance and the star excursion balance test at baseline and after 8 weeks of training in order to assess the change in postural control following training.
Week 0, Week 8
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Cumulative Running Related Injuries
Week 0 through Week 24
Study Arms (3)
Strengthening
EXPERIMENTALNovice recreational runners from the Calgary area.
Balance Training
EXPERIMENTALNovice recreational runners from the Calgary area.
Stretching
EXPERIMENTALNovice recreational runners from the Calgary area.
Interventions
Participants will be asked to complete 8 weeks of isolated ankle strengthening at home.
Participants will be asked to compete 8 weeks of functional balance training at home.
Participants will be asked to complete a standard of practice static and dynamic stretching warm-up for 8 weeks at home.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Novice recreational runners
- Less than one year of running experience
- Run at least twice a week for a total weekly distance between 5 and 15 km as your main form of physical activity
- years of age
You may not qualify if:
- Neurological abnormalities or lower extremity injury or pain within three months of enrollment.
- No extensive history with balance training or isolated ankle strengthening within the last year.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- University of Calgarylead
- Biomechanigg Research Ltd.collaborator
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)collaborator
Study Sites (1)
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, T2N1N4, Canada
Related Publications (2)
Baltich J, Emery CA, Whittaker JL, Nigg BM. Running injuries in novice runners enrolled in different training interventions: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2017 Nov;27(11):1372-1383. doi: 10.1111/sms.12743. Epub 2016 Aug 3.
PMID: 27486011DERIVEDBaltich J, Emery CA, Stefanyshyn D, Nigg BM. The effects of isolated ankle strengthening and functional balance training on strength, running mechanics, postural control and injury prevention in novice runners: design of a randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2014 Dec 4;15:407. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-15-407.
PMID: 25471989DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- PREVENTION
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Doctoral Student
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
July 8, 2013
First Posted
July 16, 2013
Study Start
February 1, 2014
Primary Completion
December 1, 2015
Study Completion
May 1, 2016
Last Updated
August 17, 2015
Record last verified: 2015-08