the race to prevent running injuries
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The Science Behind Running Injury PreventionReed Ferber, PhD ATCAssociate Professor, Faculties of Kinesiology and NursingDirector, Running Injury Clinic
October 11, 2016
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WelcomeReed FerberAssociate professor in the Faculties ofKinesiologyandNursingat the University of CalgaryResearch projects include pain treatment in runners, the biomechanics of running injuries and optimal treatment protocols for knee osteoarthritis
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OutlinePractical advice
What weve done
What were about to do
Whats coming in the very near future
RunRepeat, 201450% Injured Each Year
Overall Paradigm
INJURYBiomechanicsStrengthFlexibilityAlignment
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Mechanics
Alignment
Strength
Flexibility
Training
Mechanics
Alignment
Strength
Flexibility
Training
Mechanics
Alignment
Strength
Flexibility
TrainingINJURY THRESHOLD
8The reason why an injury occurs is difficult to determine but essentially results from a combination of clinical factors (i.e. muscle flexibility, muscle strength), biomechanical factors, and training errors. Our overall approach is to treat every injury and athlete as a puzzle.4 pieces of the puzzle to consider: flexibility, strength, alignment, mechanics
Cross the line results in an injuryWeakness is displayed by the variable being a larger piece of the puzzleHomer: Maybe this is you and your goal is a 5/10kweakness/alignment factors however less mileage puts this runner at the same potential for injuryDifferent perspective: Snowmechanics change decrease in stride lengthGet stronger/improve mechanics to reduce contributors and increase mileage
Injury Prevention Research264 runners followed over 22-week training program
33% sustained injury
Malisoux et al., SJMSS, 2015
Injury Prevention Research116 runners ran 91% of mileage in same shoeAverage 1.3 pairs
148 runners ran 58% of mileage in same shoeAverage 3.6 pairs39% lower risk of injury
Injury Prevention ResearchParticipation in other sports25% reduced risk
Previous injury increased risk by 72%Treatment vs root cause
Practical Advice
To prevent injuries:Multiple shoesCross trainingPrevious injuries
Determine the root cause of your injury
12Muscle strength is important for the prevention of running injuries
This can be done through two simple exercises
When combined with a 30-min massage, one time per week, an optimal approach to injury prevention occurs
We like to spend at least 60 minutes with clients but come in for at least a 30 minute massage along with a 3D gait analysis and lets get your injury prevention program started
What Weve Done
13We have developed the most sophisticated 3D biomechanical analysis system in the world
If you do get injured, come to our Clinic. Youll receive the most scientific assessment of your running and walking biomechanics in the world
HOW?
We are a clinical research facility- take our research and apply it to our clinical practice. We use multiple cameras to measure your motion within mm accuracy we can calculate joint angles, atypical motion and figure out the root cause of the injury
15 Research Partners57 Clinic Partners
GenderAgeSkill LevelPerformancePreventionRehabilitationPrediction
Worlds Largest 3D Database
Foot Strike
Kobsar et al., 2015
Predict Treatment Response85.3% Classification Accuracy
New Tech!
TEC Venture Prize 2nd place
Wearable Tech
Pattern Recognition
X1X2Typical pattern
X1X2
Typical pattern
X1X2
Typical pattern
Knee Brace
X1X2
Typical pattern
Dirt Surface
X1X2
Typical pattern
Typical Run
SummaryBig data approach to predict injury
Weve developed some of the most sophisticated gait analysis technology
Awesome advances in the near future
Big Brother will be watching you!
Thank You
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