Study | Participants | Intervention | Outcome measure | Main results |
Buist et al 12 | 532 novice runners, enrolled in a beginners' programme | Graded training programme with an increase in training volume of no more than 10% per week | Incidence of RRIs | No effect |
Bredeweg et al 14 | Healthy participants enrolled in beginners’ 9-week training programme | 4-week preconditioning training programme with walking and hopping exercises | Incidence of RRIs | No effect |
Malisoux et al 10 | 372 recreational runners | Motion control versus standard running shoes | Incidence of RRIs | Motion shoes reduced the number of injuries in runners with pronating foot type |
Malisoux et al 16 | 535 leisure-time runners | Standard cushioned running shoes with different levels of heel-to-toe drop | Incidence of RRIs | No effect |
Theisen et al 15 | 247 leisure-time distance runners | Soft versus hard midsoles in standard running shoes | Incidence of RRIs | No effect |
Van Mechelen et al 13 | 421 male recreational runners | Standardised warm-up, cooldown and stretching exercises | Incidence of RRIs | No effect |
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