EPIDEMIOLOGY OF RUNNING-RELATED INJURIES IN RECREATIONAL RUNNERS FROM BRAZIL:
A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Autores
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.
Palavras-chave:
Runners, Running, Wounds, Injuries
Resumo
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.