NCT01900262

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

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 120 (estimated)
• Sponsor: University of Calgary · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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.

Conditions

• Running
• Leg Injuries

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Strengthening	Participants will be asked to complete 8 weeks of isolated ankle strengthening at home.
OTHER	Balance Training	Participants will be asked to compete 8 weeks of functional balance training at home.
OTHER	Stretching	Participants will be asked to complete a standard of practice static and dynamic stretching warm-up for 8 weeks at home.

Timeline

• Start date: 2014-02-01
• Primary completion: 2015-12-01
• Completion: 2016-05-01
• First posted: 2013-07-16
• Last updated: 2015-08-17

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Canada