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Abstract
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Study Design Delphi study.
OBJECTIVE To reach a consensus definition of running-related injury in recreational runners through a modified Delphi approach. Background Many studies have suggested the need for a standardised definition of running-related injury to provide uniformity to injury surveillance in running.
METHODS We invited 112 running researchers identified in a previous systematic review were asked to classify words and terms frequently used in definitions of running-related injury through an online form during three rounds of study. In the last round, they were asked to approve or disapprove the consensus definition. We considered an agreement level of at least 75% to be a consensus.
RESULTS Thirty-eight participants agreed to participate in the study. The response rates were 94.7% (n=36) for the first round, 83.3% (n=30) for the second round and 86.7% (n=26) for the third round. A consensus definition of running-related injury was reached, with 80% of participants approving the following: "Running-related (training or competition) musculoskeletal pain in the lower limbs that causes a restriction on or stoppage of running (distance, speed, duration or training) for at least seven days or three consecutive scheduled training sessions, or that requires the runner to consult a physician or other health professional".
CONCLUSION The proposed standardised definition of running-related injury could assist in standardizing the definitions used in sport science research and facilitate between-study comparisons. Future studies testing the validity of the proposed consensus definition, as well as its accurate translation to other languages, are also needed. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, Epub 26 Mar 2015. doi:10.2519/jospt.2015.5741.
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