Department of Physiotherapy, Padmashree Dr. D.Y.Patil University, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
Online published on 23 January, 2014.
Running is not an activity without risk, and one of the likely consequences of the popularity of running is that the absolute number of injuries in this population is also increasing.It was established a 100 years ago that biological tissue adapts to the level of stress placed upon it. Repeated applied stresses that are below the tensile limit of a structure lead to positive remodeling if sufficient time is provided between stress applications, whereas inadequate time between-stress applications ultimately results in an overuse injury. Most reported injuries related to recreational running are overuse or gradual onset injuries. Thus the aim of our survey is to investigate musculoskeletal problems in recreational runners.
Percentage of subjects experiencing pain due to running.
Most common site of pain.
Percentage of recreational runners experiencing muscle soreness following the run.
Percentage of recreational runners taking precautionary measures while running.
Determine the percentage of recreational runners wearing specific running shoes.
Most commonly used surface for running.
Cross-sectional survey.
50 recreational runners were interviewed using a validated questionnaire. The results obtained were analyzed using simple percentage.
88% of the subjects experienced pain due to running. The knee (27%) was the most commonly reported site of pain. 72% of the subjects experienced muscle soreness following the run. 60% of the subjects took care of hydration while running. 78% of the subjects wore specific running shoes. Concrete surface (80%) was the most commonly used surface for running.
Majority of the subjects experienced pain due to running. The knee was the most common site of pain.
Recreational Runners, Overuse Injuries, Running Shoes, Running Surface
