Clinical Trial: Exercise Interventions, Running Biomechanics and Injury in Novice Runners

Study Status: Active, not recruiting
Recruit Status: Active, not recruiting
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: The Effects of Isolated Strengthening and Functional Training on Strength, Running Mechanics, Postural Control and Injury Prevention in Novice Runners

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to understand the effects of muscle strengthening and balance exercise interventions on muscle strength, running mechanics and postural control in novice recreational runners. Participants will be assessed before and after they engage in an 8-week exercise intervention program.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: University of Calgary

Current Primary Outcome:

• Change in Strength [ Time Frame: Week 0, Week 8 ]
  Strength of the muscles crossing the ankle, knee and hip joint will be assessed at baseline and after 8 weeks of training in order to assess the change in strength following training.
• Change in Running Mechanics [ Time Frame: Week 0, Week 8 ]
  Running kinematics and kinetics will be measured using 3D motion capture technology at baseline and after 8 weeks of training in order to assess the change in running mechanics following training.
• Change in Postural Control [ Time Frame: Week 0, Week 8 ]
  Postural control will be assessed using single leg stance and the star excursion balance test at baseline and after 8 weeks of training in order to assess the change in postural control following training.

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Cumulative Running Related Injuries [ Time Frame: Week 0 through Week 24 ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: University of Calgary

Dates:
Date Received: July 8, 2013
Date Started: February 2014
Date Completion: May 2016
Last Updated: August 13, 2015
Last Verified: August 2015