Soft Tissue Physical Properties in Long-Distance Runners

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa (IUC)

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Runner

Treatments: Other: physical properties of soft tissue; Other: Analysis of Running Form

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06607315

IstanbulOkanUn

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this study is to investigate in greater depth the effects of different running forms on soft tissue physical properties in long-distance runners and the relationship of this to injury risk. By doing so, the study seeks to provide new insights into the pathophysiology of running injuries and develop more effective injury prevention strategies.

Full description

This study is expected to reveal the effects of different running forms on soft tissue physical properties in long-distance runners and the relationship of these effects to injury risk.

Running analysis will be conducted by recording 30-second videos of participants during their runs, and tests will be performed using the MyotonePro device on predetermined areas. Before the evaluations, all participants will be informed about the study's objectives and their verbal informed consent will be obtained.

Enrollment: 20 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 25 to 35 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• individuals who have been regularly running long distances for at least 1 year,
• between the ages of 25 and 35,
• classified as amateur athletes

Exclusion criteria

• Having undergone orthopedic surgery involving the lower extremity