Running injuries and associated factors in participants of ING Taipei Marathon.
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the distribution of lower extremity running injuries and their associated factors.


METHODS
Descriptive and exploratory study.


METHODS
1004 participants of the 2005 ING Taipei International Marathon.


METHODS
We used a self-developed questionnaire to collect data of previous running injuries and applied multivariate logistic regression modeling to examine relationships between these injuries and associated factors.


RESULTS
Of the 893 valid questionnaires, 396 (44.4%) reported having previous lower extremity pain related to running. Knee joint pain was the most common problem (32.5%). Hip pain was associated with the racing group, training duration, and medial arch support. Use of knee orthotics (P = 0.002) and ankle braces (P = 0.007) was related to a higher rate of knee and ankle pain. Participants of the full marathon group who practiced on a synthetic track had a higher incidence of ankle pain. A training duration of >60 min was linked to an increased rate of foot pain (P = 0.003).


CONCLUSIONS
Our data indicated that running injuries were associated with training duration and use of orthotics. Clinicians can use this information in treating or preventing running associated injuries and pain.
Changhua Christian Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 135 Nanxiao St., Changhua city, Changhua County 500, Taiwan.
Wei-Ling
WL
Chang
Yi-Fen
YF
Shih
Wen-Yin
WY
Chen
D000328:Adult; D018771:Arthralgia / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007719:Knee Joint; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D012307:Risk Factors; D012420:Running / Q000293:injuries*; D013178:Sports Medicine; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013624:Taiwan / Q000453:epidemiology