An Osteopathic Assessment of Lower Extremity Somatic Dysfunction in Runners
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Runners often experience acute/chronic pain due to pre-existing structural somatic dysfunction and/or acquired various overuse injuries of the lower extremity, specifically affecting the ligaments, tendons, muscles and bones. Common structural and function dysfunctions include but are not limited to patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), Achilles tendonitis, iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS), ligamentous and muscle tears, muscle sprains/strains, stress fractures, pes planus, plantar fasciitis, and shin splints.
The purpose of this study is to assess the correlation between acute and chronic pain, overuse injuries, and observational and palpatory findings upon evaluation. With an understanding of the common trends of somatic dysfunctions and etiology of the pain/injury, modified regimen/routine and improved treatment plans can be developed and recommended for runners to better rehabilitate, minimize relapse and reduce compensatory injuries. No medical or osteopathic treatment will be provided.
| Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Study Design
Arms and Interventions
| Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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| Novice Runners 1-5 miles / week 18+ yo |
Other: Osteopathic Assessment
As osteopathic structural exam will be performed to assessment somatic dysfunctions of the lower extremities.
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| Moderate Runners 6-15 miles / week 18+ yo |
Other: Osteopathic Assessment
As osteopathic structural exam will be performed to assessment somatic dysfunctions of the lower extremities.
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| Advanced Runners 16+ miles / week 18+ yo |
Other: Osteopathic Assessment
As osteopathic structural exam will be performed to assessment somatic dysfunctions of the lower extremities.
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Structural exam to determine type of Lower Extremity Somatic Dysfunctions in participants [up to 8 weeks]
Osteopathic Structural Exam to assess changes to muscles, bones, bursae, and ligaments
- Questionnaire to analyze data on runners' background/history [up to 8 weeks]
Questionnaire to learn about runners' background
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Self-proclaimed runners that run at least 1 mile per week consistently
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Minimum 18 years old
Exclusion Criteria:
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Non-runners
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Inconsistent runners, do not log at least 1 mile weekly
Contacts and Locations
Locations
| Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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| 1 | Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine | New York | New York | United States | 10027 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- The Touro College and University System
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Additional Information:
- Amount of Running and Association With Risk of All-Cause, Cardiovascular, and Cancer Mortality
- Is running associated with a lower risk of all-cause, cardiovascular and cancer mortality, and is the more the better? A systematic review and meta-analysis
- Controlled trial to compare the Achilles tendon load during running in flatfeet participants using a customized arch support orthoses vs an orthotic heel lift.
- Overuse Injury: The Result of Pathologically Altered Myofascial Force Transmission?
- Injuries in Runners
- Diseases and overuse injuries of the lower extremities in long distance runners
- Incidence of Running-Related Injuries Per 1000 h of running in Different Types of Runners: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Lower Extremity Injuries in Runners
Publications
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