From Myths to Knowledge: A Pilot study about the Effect of Education on Beliefs and Practices and Running-Related Injury Prevention.

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Supervisors

Nguyen, Anh Phong

Faculty

Faculté des sciences de la motricité

Degree label

Master [120] en sciences de la motricité, orientation générale, à finalité spécialisée: kinésithérapie musculo-squelettique

Abstract

Background: Beliefs and attitudes of runners regarding the prevention of running-related injuries are diverse and often not aligned with scientific evidence. Inappropriate practice in this regard can potentially lead to an increased risk of injury and decreased adherence to running. Objective: This prospective interventional pilot study aims to assess the short-term effects of personalized face-to-face advice on the beliefs, behavior, and risk of injuries in novice and recreational runners. Method: After randomization of the 115 participating runners, an evaluation of beliefs, attitudes, barriers to preventive measures, and occurrence of injuries was conducted at the beginning and end of the program using a Likert scale-based questionnaire administered via Limesurvey. At the program's commencement, the intervention group received a personalized advice session on injury prevention methods. Results: Initial participant opinions and behaviors highlighted extrinsic factors related to training and running footwear. Following the 12-week follow-up period, the 36 runners who completed the final questionnaire exhibited a significant change in certain beliefs regarding footwear, although the relative risk of RRI occurrence was 0.65. Conclusion: The superiority of an in-person advice delivery method did not demonstrate greater efficacy compared to previous studies involving personalized online advice. Future research is warranted to determine the utility of personalized prevention programs by expanding the runner sample size and extending the duration of follow-up.