Study Overview
Title: Is the addition of running retraining to best standard care beneficial in runners with medial tibial stress syndrome? Protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Journal: J Foot Ankle Res. 2024 Jun;17(2):e12029
DOI: 10.1002/jfa2.12029
Background
Running retraining is commonly used in the management of medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The primary aim of this study is to determine if the addition of running retraining to best standard care is beneficial in the management of runners with MTSS.
Study Design
This study is a randomised controlled trial with 64 participants aged 18-45. The trial will compare best standard care alone versus best standard care combined with running retraining over an 8-week period. Outcomes will be assessed at weeks 1, 2, 4, and 8.
Primary Outcome
The primary outcome measure will be the University of Wisconsin Running Injury and Recovery Index at week 4.
Secondary Outcomes
The secondary outcome measures include Exercise Induced Leg Pain Questionnaire, global rating of change scale, pain experienced during running, weekly run volume, and several physical performance tests related to running.
Discussion
This study will evaluate if reducing running step length provides additional benefit to best standard care in the management of runners with MTSS over an 8-week period.
Trial Registration
Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: ACTRN12624000230550
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