Characteristics of reported running-related injuries (RRIs, n=69)
| RRIs, n (%) | Incidence RRIs/1000 h | |
|---|---|---|
| Injury location | ||
| Knee | 17 (24.6) | 2.97 |
| Lower leg | 15 (21.7) | 2.62 |
| Thigh | 12 (17.4) | 2.10 |
| Trunk | 7 (10.1) | 1.22 |
| Foot | 7 (10.1) | 1.22 |
| Hip/groin | 5 (7.2) | 0.87 |
| Ankle | 2 (2.9) | 0.35 |
| Toe | 2 (2.9) | 0.35 |
| Shoulder/collarbone | 1 (1.4) | 0.17 |
| Head/neck | 1 (1.4) | 0.17 |
| Injury type | ||
| Muscle and tendon | 48 (69.6) | 8.39 |
| Capsules and ligaments | 11 (15.9) | 1.92 |
| Fracture or other bone trauma | 3 (4.3) | 0.52 |
| Contusion | 2 (2.9) | 0.35 |
| Nervous system | 2 (2.9) | 0.35 |
| Other injury | 3 (4.3) | 0.52 |
| Injury severity | ||
| Slight (0–3 days) | 19 (27.5) | 3.32 |
| Minor (4–7 days) | 14 (20.3) | 2.45 |
| Moderate (8–28 days) | 15 (21.7) | 2.62 |
| Major (>28 days) | 21 (30.4) | 3.67 |
| Injury category | ||
| Contact traumatic | 4 (5.8) | 0.70 |
| Non-contact traumatic | 19 (27.5) | 3.32 |
| Non-contact overuse | 46 (66.7) | 8.04 |