A Novel Approach for Reducing Running Injuries: One-Year Longitudinal Study with Randomized Controlled Intervention Trial

Project name in Czech
A Novel Approach for Reducing Running Injuries: One-Year Longitudinal Study with Randomized Controlled Intervention Trial
Annotation in Czech
The project aim is to assess whether a targeted intervention can reduce the incidence of running injuries (RRI) and alter running biomechanics in runners using standard running shoes. A one-year follow-up will be conducted in 210 runners randomly assigned to three groups: (1) minimalist shoe walking (MIN), (2) strength training (ST), and (3) control (CON). The MIN and CON groups will complete an 8-week gradual step-increasing program, the MIN group in minimalist shoes, and the CON group in their shoes. The ST group will follow an 8-week strength training program targeting foot and lower limb muscles. Biomechanics and running economy will be measured at baseline, post-intervention, and after 1-year follow-up in randomly selected 150 runners. All runners will complete four questionnaire surveys assessing psychosocial factors influencing RRI incidence and report training-related parameters and RRI throughout follow-up. The study will provide novel insights into non-invasive strategies for RRI prevention and their impact on running biomechanics and psychosocial factors.

R&D category
ZV - Basic research
OECD FORD - main branch
30306 - Sport and fitness sciences
OECD FORD - secondary branch
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OECD FORD - another secondary branch
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CEP - equivalent branches <br>(according to the <a href="http://www.vyzkum.cz/storage/att/E6EF7938F0E854BAE520AC119FB22E8D/Prevodnik_oboru_Frascati.pdf">converter</a>)
AK - Sport and leisure time activities

Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data delivery code
CEP26-GA0-GA-R
Data delivery date
May 19, 2026

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