🎙️ Episode OverviewHost: Evan Nelson, Associate Professor at the University of WisconsinGuests:Dr. Micah Garcia, Assistant Professor at Thomas More University, expert in youth running biomechanics and injury prevention.Coach Matt Cooper, Head Cross Country Coach at Verona High School, Verona, Wisconsin.🧠 Topic: Perceptions of Running-Related InjuriesThis episode explores how adolescent and adult runnersperceive the causes and prevention of running injuries, based on the 2024 study:“The Dogma of Running Injuries: Perceptions of Adolescent and Adult Runners” (Journal of Athletic Training).📊 Study HighlightsParticipants: 659 runners (ages 9+), globally recruited.Groups: Adolescents (≤19 years) vs. Adults (≥20 years).Method: Survey on beliefs about injury risk and prevention.🧩 Key Findings✅ Commonly Perceived Risk Factors:Poor bone health, low calcium, negative caloric intakeTight muscles, hard surfaces, narrow steps, high-mileage shoesPrevious injury (strongest evidence-supported risk)✅ Commonly Perceived Protective Factors:Stretching (dynamic before, static after)Strong legs/core, cross-training, cushioned shoesTaking rest/off days🔍 Adolescents vs. Adults:Adolescents emphasized footwear, stretching, and surface.Adults emphasized overtraining and strength training.🧪 Evidence-Based TruthsOnly strong evidence: Previous injury increases future injury risk.Inconclusive evidence: Most other factors (e.g., stretching, footwear, cadence).Cadence: Lower cadence linked to shin injuries in adolescents (emerging evidence).Strength training: Valuable for performance and bone health, though not conclusively injury-preventive.🧠 Coach & Researcher InsightsCoach Cooper: Emphasizes education, strength training, and athlete buy-in. Plans to use fatigue curves and alumni talks to improve understanding.Dr. Garcia: Encourages bridging the gap between research and coaching. Notes that beliefs often influence behavior—except in nutrition, where awareness didn’t match action.🧰 Practical TakeawaysCoaches: Use athlete-friendly education, visuals, and peer examples.Researchers: Simplify findings, attend coaching clinics, and collaborate with coaches.Everyone: Be curious, adaptable, and evidence-informed.Hungria Hip Hop - Meu Carona (Wilde BeatsRemix) By Dj WildeBeats is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

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