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Exercise Interventions, Running Biomechanics and Injury in Novice Runners

Primary Purpose

Running, Leg Injuries

Status
Unknown status
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Canada
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Strengthening
Balance Training
Stretching
Sponsored by
University of Calgary
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional prevention trial for Running focused on measuring Biomechanics, Ankle Strength, Postural Control, Running Mechanics

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 50 Years (Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

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.

Sites / Locations

  • University of Calgary

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

Strengthening

Balance Training

Stretching

Arm Description

Novice recreational runners from the Calgary area.

Novice recreational runners from the Calgary area.

Novice recreational runners from the Calgary area.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

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.
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.
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.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Cumulative Running Related Injuries
Self-reported running-related injuries will be collected on a weekly basis for a total of 6 months following enrollment in order to quantify the cumulative amount of injuries.

Full Information

First Posted
July 8, 2013
Last Updated
August 13, 2015
Sponsor
University of Calgary
Collaborators
Biomechanigg Research Ltd., Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01900262
Brief Title
Exercise Interventions, Running Biomechanics and Injury in Novice Runners
Official Title
The Effects of Isolated Strengthening and Functional Training on Strength, Running Mechanics, Postural Control and Injury Prevention in Novice Runners
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2015
Overall Recruitment Status
Unknown status
Study Start Date
February 2014 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
December 2015 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
May 2016 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Calgary
Collaborators
Biomechanigg Research Ltd., Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

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.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Running, Leg Injuries
Keywords
Biomechanics, Ankle Strength, Postural Control, Running Mechanics

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Prevention
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
120 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Strengthening
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Novice recreational runners from the Calgary area.
Arm Title
Balance Training
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Novice recreational runners from the Calgary area.
Arm Title
Stretching
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Novice recreational runners from the Calgary area.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Strengthening
Intervention Description
Participants will be asked to complete 8 weeks of isolated ankle strengthening at home.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Balance Training
Intervention Description
Participants will be asked to compete 8 weeks of functional balance training at home.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Stretching
Intervention Description
Participants will be asked to complete a standard of practice static and dynamic stretching warm-up for 8 weeks at home.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in Strength
Description
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.
Time Frame
Week 0, Week 8
Title
Change in Running Mechanics
Description
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.
Time Frame
Week 0, Week 8
Title
Change in Postural Control
Description
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.
Time Frame
Week 0, Week 8
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Cumulative Running Related Injuries
Description
Self-reported running-related injuries will be collected on a weekly basis for a total of 6 months following enrollment in order to quantify the cumulative amount of injuries.
Time Frame
Week 0 through Week 24

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
50 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
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.
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Calgary
City
Calgary
State/Province
Alberta
ZIP/Postal Code
T2N1N4
Country
Canada

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
27486011
Citation
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.
Results Reference
derived
PubMed Identifier
25471989
Citation
Baltich 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.
Results Reference
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