Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Foot Strengthening on the Incidence of Injuries in Long Distance Runners
Lead Sponsor:
University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Conditions:
Leg Injuries
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-55 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The main objective of this trial is to investigate the effects of a training protocol for the foot and ankle complex on the prevalence of running related injuries on long distance runners.
Detailed Description
Using a web software as a follow up tool, subjects can be scanned for injuries and have them confirmed by a physician, determining the injuries prevalence in one year. Through force platform and infr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- practice long distance (more than 5 km) running for at least one year;
- run at least 20 km a week;
Exclusion
- run using minimalist shoes or barefoot;
- having prior experience in isolated foot and ankle strength training within the last year;
- have any health condition that affect gait and running;
- being receiving any physical therapy intervention;
- having any running related injuries during the last two months.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2015
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
118 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02306148
Start Date
April 1 2015
End Date
March 1 2019
Last Update
May 28 2024
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Universidade de São Paulo
São Paulo, Brazil, 05360-160