Exercise Interventions, Running Biomechanics and Injury in Novice Runners

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

120 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2014-02-28

Study Completion Date

2016-05-31

Brief Summary

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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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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Running Leg Injuries

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Strengthening

Novice recreational runners from the Calgary area.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Strengthening

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will be asked to complete 8 weeks of isolated ankle strengthening at home.

Balance Training

Novice recreational runners from the Calgary area.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Balance Training

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will be asked to compete 8 weeks of functional balance training at home.

Stretching

Novice recreational runners from the Calgary area.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Stretching

Intervention Type OTHER

Participants will be asked to complete a standard of practice static and dynamic stretching warm-up for 8 weeks at home.

Interventions

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Strengthening

Participants will be asked to complete 8 weeks of isolated ankle strengthening at home.

Intervention Type OTHER

Balance Training

Participants will be asked to compete 8 weeks of functional balance training at home.

Intervention Type OTHER

Stretching

Participants will be asked to complete a standard of practice static and dynamic stretching warm-up for 8 weeks at home.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 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
* 18-50 years of age

Exclusion Criteria

* 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.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes