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Pennsylvania State University study: Strollers reduce jogging injury risk
A study published in the journal ‘PLOS One’ suggests that jogging with a stroller may significantly reduce the risk of overuse injuries compared to running without one. The research, led by Allison Altman-Single at Pennsylvania State University, analyzed 250 parents, finding that 19 percent of regular stroller joggers reported injuries, while 30 percent of the control group did.
On a per-mile basis, stroller runners recorded 0.19 injuries per 1,000 miles, more than twice as low as the 0.42 rate seen in the control group. Researchers attribute this protective effect to biomechanical factors: the pressure applied to the stroller handle helps transfer impact forces to the wheels, relieving the legs, and encourages a more consistent step frequency and tempo.
Despite the lower overall risk, the most common injury reported in both groups was plantar fasciitis. Researchers suggest this may be linked to post-pregnancy hormonal changes that increase connective tissue elasticity and vulnerability.
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Allison Altman-Single · PLOS ONE · Pennsylvania State University
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- [● 8 SOURCES] Pressure on the stroller handle transfers impact forces to the wheels, which relieves the legs. www.halternerzeitung.de · www.nn.de · www.hellwegeranzeiger.de · science.orf.at · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · +2 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] 19 percent of regular stroller joggers reported running-related injuries, compared to 30 percent of the control group. www.halternerzeitung.de · www.nn.de · www.hellwegeranzeiger.de · science.orf.at · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · +2 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Jogging with a stroller significantly reduces the risk of overuse injuries. www.halternerzeitung.de · www.nn.de · www.hellwegeranzeiger.de · science.orf.at · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Plantar fasciitis was the most common injury reported in both groups. www.halternerzeitung.de · www.nn.de · www.hellwegeranzeiger.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Pushing a stroller promotes a more consistent step frequency and better tempo regulation, protecting joints. www.halternerzeitung.de · www.nn.de · www.hellwegeranzeiger.de · science.orf.at · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Stroller runners recorded 0.19 injuries per 1,000 miles, while the control group recorded 0.42. www.halternerzeitung.de · www.nn.de · www.hellwegeranzeiger.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Post-pregnancy hormonal changes may increase connective tissue elasticity, making it more susceptible to injury. www.halternerzeitung.de · www.nn.de · www.hellwegeranzeiger.de · www.stimberg-zeitung.de · www.saarbruecker-zeitung.de · +1 more