Article: Exploring the Relationship between Running-Related Technology Use and Running-Related Injuries: A Cross-Sectional Study of Recreational and Elite Long-Distance Runners.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
2024 Volume 12, Issue 6
Abstract: In recent years, the surge in sport and exercise participation, particularly in running, has coincided with the widespread adoption of running-related technology, such as fitness trackers. This study investigates the correlation between the use of ... ...
Abstract | In recent years, the surge in sport and exercise participation, particularly in running, has coincided with the widespread adoption of running-related technology, such as fitness trackers. This study investigates the correlation between the use of running-related technology and running-related injuries among recreational and elite long-distance runners. We conducted a quantitative, cross-sectional online survey of 282 adult runners. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a multivariable logistic regression analysis. Participants, with an average age of 37.4 years, reported varied running experience, with 90.07% utilizing running-related technology during their runs to some degree, primarily smartwatches like Garmin and Apple Watch. Running-related technology users showed a higher likelihood of experiencing running-related injuries compared to non-users (OR = 0.31, |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-03-13 |
Publishing country | Switzerland |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 2721009-1 |
ISSN | 2227-9032 |
ISSN | 2227-9032 |
DOI | 10.3390/healthcare12060642 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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