Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Strength and Coordination Training on Biomechanics and Injury in New Runners
Lead Sponsor:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Conditions:
Injuries
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The investigators hypothesize that new runners participating in an 8 week strength and coordination training program prior to beginning to run will 1) display different coordination patterns , and 2) ...
Detailed Description
The study will investigate the effect of a sequenced training program - beginning with strength training, followed by running-specific coordination exercises, and finally a gradual introduction to run...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- No previous participation in running races
- Run less than 10km total in past year
- Able to run continuously (ie at least 5mph) for 5 min (so that biomechanical analysis of running form can be conducted)
- Female participants may not be pregnant
- Participants will be screened using the PARQ+ form, and Parmed-X form completed by a physician if necessary
- Cleared for physical activity through screening
- English-speaking
Exclusion
- Previous (at any time of life) training of 3 or months of consistently running 3 or more days per week
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 15 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 4 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
70 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03293121
Start Date
January 15 2017
End Date
June 4 2018
Last Update
June 18 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298