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Contents
  • Intrinsic Risk Factors
  • Extrinsic Risk Factors
  • Biomechanical Considerations

Risk Factors for Running Injuries: What You Need to Watch Out For

Risk Factors for Running Injuries: What You Need to Watch Out For

The Big Picture

Running injuries are often a result of multiple risk factors. Learn about the key factors that can lead to injuries and how to mitigate them.
Contents
  • Intrinsic Risk Factors
  • Extrinsic Risk Factors
  • Biomechanical Considerations

Intrinsic Risk Factors

Intrinsic factors are personal characteristics that affect injury risk. Age, gender, and previous injuries can play a role in the likelihood of getting hurt. Understanding these factors helps tailor prevention strategies to individual needs.

Extrinsic Risk Factors

External factors like training patterns and equipment can impact injury risk. Overtraining and wearing improper shoes are common extrinsic factors that lead to injuries. Adjusting training loads and choosing the right equipment are ways to mitigate these risks.
An overview of intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors that contribute to running injuries, including personal characteristics and external influences.

Biomechanical Considerations

Biomechanics refer to the body's movement patterns that can influence injury risk. Poor running form and muscle imbalances often contribute to injuries. Working with a professional to assess and correct these can prevent future problems.

FAQs

What are intrinsic risk factors?

Intrinsic factors include age, gender, and past injuries.

How do extrinsic factors affect injury risk?

Extrinsic factors like training and equipment impact injury risk.

Why are biomechanics important?

Biomechanics influence how movement patterns affect injury potential.

How can past injuries increase risk?

Previous injuries can weaken areas, making them more susceptible.

What equipment changes help reduce risk?

Proper footwear and gear adjustments can lower injury risk.

Key Takeaways

Identifying and addressing risk factors is crucial for injury prevention in runners.
Talk with Doctronic to identify your personal running risk factors and stay safe.
Additional References
  1. Messier SP, et al. Risk factors and mechanisms of knee injury in runners. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2008; 40:1873.
  2. Fields KB, et al. Prevention of running injuries. Curr Sports Med Rep 2010; 9:176.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.