EPIDEMIOLOGY OF RUNNING-RELATED INJURIES IN RECREATIONAL RUNNERS FROM BRAZIL:

A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Autores/as

  • José Roberto de Souza Júnior University Center of the Federal District (UDF), Brasília, Federal District, Brazil.
  • Maikon Gleibyson Rodrigues dos Santos Centro Universitário Estácio de Brasília
  • Leonardo Luiz Barretti Secchi Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Agrárias de Itapeva -SP
  • Glauber Marques Paraizo Barbosa Federal University of Goiás (UFG), Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
  • Pedro Henrique Reis Rabelo Moving Fisioterapia, Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
  • Thiago Vilela Lemos State University of Goiás (UEG), Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
  • João Paulo Chieregato Matheus University Center of the Federal District (UDF), Brasília, Federal District, Brazil.

Palabras clave:

Runners, Running, Wounds, Injuries

Resumen

There are a paradox between running’s benefits and its high incidence of injuries. The objective of this study was to describe the prevalence and characteristics of musculoskeletal injuries among Brazilian runners, Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil, involving 100 recreational runners. The survey assessed the prevalence of running-related injuries (RRIs), their frequency, locations, durations, and the pursuit of specialized treatment. Results: A total 52% of the participants reported at least one RRI. The lower leg (46.8%), knee (34%), and ankle/foot (19.2%) were the affected sites. The injuries were the medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) (36.2%), plantar fasciitis (19.1%) and patellofemoral pain (PFP) (17%). The RRIs primarily occurred during training sessions (73.2%), and many sought specialized treatment (81.8%). Conclusion: A high prevalence of RRIs was found in recreational runners affecting the lower leg, knee, and ankle/foot and. Injuries referred on MTSS, plantar fasciitis, and PFP.

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Publicado

2025-09-30

Número

Vol. 16 Núm. 01 (2025): e-revista FACITEC

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