Search for dissertations about: "Running-related injuries"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Running-related injuries.

2. 1. Running-related injuries in recreational athletes. : lncidence, risk factors and effectiveness of an injury-prevention programme

   Author : Pia Desai; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Running-related injuries; Neuromuscular control; Injury prevention;

   Abstract : Running as a form of physical activity continues to grow in popularity and is accompanied by a number of health benefits, but one of the greatest threats that challenge these benefits is running-related injuries. The overall aim of this thesis is to identify the proportion of runners who sustain a running-related injury (incidence), possible reasons as to why they sustain these injuries (risk factors) and, finally, whether general injury-prevention guidelines can be effective in reducing the number of running-related injuries in recreational runners. READ MORE

4. 2. Running-related injuries among recreational runners. How many, who, and why?

   Author : Jonatan Jungmalm; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; biomechanics; causality; description; injury epidemiology; prediction; training load;

   Abstract : Background. It is important for improving and maintaining general health to engage in regular physical activity. A major barrier to retain in regular physical activity is quitting because of an injury. In running, one of the most practiced leisure-time physical activities on a global scale, injuries are unfortunately common. READ MORE