Feasibility and usability of GPS data in exploring associations between training load and running-related knee injuries in recreational runners

Abstract Background The purpose of the present study was to explore the feasibility of collecting GPS data and the usability of GPS data to evaluate associations between the training load and onset of running-related knee injuries (RRKIs). Methods Participants of the INSPIRE-trial, a randomized-cont...

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Main Authors: Kyra L. A. Cloosterman, Tryntsje Fokkema, Robert-Jan de Vos, Ben van Oeveren, Sita M. A. Bierma-Zeinstra, Marienke van Middelkoop
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Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-022-00472-8
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author Kyra L. A. Cloosterman
Tryntsje Fokkema
Robert-Jan de Vos
Ben van Oeveren
Sita M. A. Bierma-Zeinstra
Marienke van Middelkoop
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Tryntsje Fokkema
Robert-Jan de Vos
Ben van Oeveren
Sita M. A. Bierma-Zeinstra
Marienke van Middelkoop
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description Abstract Background The purpose of the present study was to explore the feasibility of collecting GPS data and the usability of GPS data to evaluate associations between the training load and onset of running-related knee injuries (RRKIs). Methods Participants of the INSPIRE-trial, a randomized-controlled trial on running injury prevention, were asked to participate in this study. At baseline, demographic variables were collected. Follow-up questionnaires assessed information on RRKIs. Participants with a new reported RRKI and uninjured participants were sent a GPS export request. Weekly GPS-based training distances were used to calculate Acute:Chronic Workload Ratios (ACWRs). Results A total of 240 participants (62.7%) tracked their running training sessions with the use of a GPS-enabled device or platform and were willing to share their GPS data. From the participants (N = 144) who received a GPS export request, 50.0% successfully shared their data. The majority (69.4%) of the shared GPS data were usable for analyses (N = 50). GPS data were used to present weekly ACWRs of participants with and without an RRKI eight weeks prior to RRKI onset or running event. Conclusions It seems feasible to collect GPS data from GPS-enabled devices and platforms used by recreational runners. The results indicate that GPS data is usable to calculate weekly ACWRs to evaluate associations between training load and onset of RRKIs in recreational runners. Therefore, GPS-based ACWR measures can be used for future studies to evaluate associations between training load and onset of RRIs.
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spelling doaj.art-4ed9792ef4764eaab15bb0673fdf11d52022-12-22T02:10:51ZengBMCBMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation2052-18472022-04-011411910.1186/s13102-022-00472-8Feasibility and usability of GPS data in exploring associations between training load and running-related knee injuries in recreational runnersKyra L. A. Cloosterman0Tryntsje Fokkema1Robert-Jan de Vos2Ben van Oeveren3Sita M. A. Bierma-Zeinstra4Marienke van Middelkoop5Department of General Practice, Erasmus MC University Medical CentreDepartment of General Practice, Erasmus MC University Medical CentreDepartment of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Erasmus MC University Medical CentreMove-MetricsDepartment of General Practice, Erasmus MC University Medical CentreDepartment of General Practice, Erasmus MC University Medical CentreAbstract Background The purpose of the present study was to explore the feasibility of collecting GPS data and the usability of GPS data to evaluate associations between the training load and onset of running-related knee injuries (RRKIs). Methods Participants of the INSPIRE-trial, a randomized-controlled trial on running injury prevention, were asked to participate in this study. At baseline, demographic variables were collected. Follow-up questionnaires assessed information on RRKIs. Participants with a new reported RRKI and uninjured participants were sent a GPS export request. Weekly GPS-based training distances were used to calculate Acute:Chronic Workload Ratios (ACWRs). Results A total of 240 participants (62.7%) tracked their running training sessions with the use of a GPS-enabled device or platform and were willing to share their GPS data. From the participants (N = 144) who received a GPS export request, 50.0% successfully shared their data. The majority (69.4%) of the shared GPS data were usable for analyses (N = 50). GPS data were used to present weekly ACWRs of participants with and without an RRKI eight weeks prior to RRKI onset or running event. Conclusions It seems feasible to collect GPS data from GPS-enabled devices and platforms used by recreational runners. The results indicate that GPS data is usable to calculate weekly ACWRs to evaluate associations between training load and onset of RRKIs in recreational runners. Therefore, GPS-based ACWR measures can be used for future studies to evaluate associations between training load and onset of RRIs.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-022-00472-8RunningSports injuriesKnee complaintsAthletesACWR
spellingShingle Kyra L. A. Cloosterman
Tryntsje Fokkema
Robert-Jan de Vos
Ben van Oeveren
Sita M. A. Bierma-Zeinstra
Marienke van Middelkoop
Feasibility and usability of GPS data in exploring associations between training load and running-related knee injuries in recreational runners
BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
Running
Sports injuries
Knee complaints
Athletes
ACWR
title Feasibility and usability of GPS data in exploring associations between training load and running-related knee injuries in recreational runners
title_full Feasibility and usability of GPS data in exploring associations between training load and running-related knee injuries in recreational runners
title_fullStr Feasibility and usability of GPS data in exploring associations between training load and running-related knee injuries in recreational runners
title_full_unstemmed Feasibility and usability of GPS data in exploring associations between training load and running-related knee injuries in recreational runners
title_short Feasibility and usability of GPS data in exploring associations between training load and running-related knee injuries in recreational runners
title_sort feasibility and usability of gps data in exploring associations between training load and running related knee injuries in recreational runners
topic Running
Sports injuries
Knee complaints
Athletes
ACWR
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-022-00472-8
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