One in Five Trail Running Race Entrants Sustained an Injury in the 12 Months Training Period before the 2021 Mac Mac Ultra Race

One in Five Trail Running Race Entrants Sustained an Injury in the 12 Months Training Period before the 2021 Mac Mac Ultra Race

Background: Trail running is characterised by large elevation gains/losses and varying uneven running surfaces. Limited literature is available to help guide injury prevention strategies among trail runners. The purpose of this study was to determine the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and r...

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Main Authors: Mignette Jooste, Dina C. Janse van Rensburg, Volker Scheer, Audrey Jansen van Rensburg, Dimakatso Ramagole, Tanita Botha, Carel Viljoen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
running-related injuries
clinical characteristics
trail running
epidemiology
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/17/9586

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