A Comparative Effectiveness Study of Two Interventions Aimed at Reducing Impact Loads in Runners

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

39

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

January 31, 2016

Primary Completion Date

May 31, 2017

Study Completion Date

May 31, 2017

Conditions
Musculoskeletal Injury
Interventions
OTHER

Increased running cadence gait retraining

Runners use an increased cadence, or step rate, 7.5% greater than baseline preferred cadence

OTHER

Forefoot Strike gait retraining

Runners use a forefoot strike running gait instead of a rear foot strike running gait.

OTHER

Strengthening exercises

foot and ankle strengthening exercises performed by all subjects to prepare musculoskeletal tissues for requirements of new running gait.

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

OTHER

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