Table 1

Randomised controlled trials on the prevention of running-related injuries (RRIs)

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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