RESEARCH INTO RUNNING INJURIES AND BIOMECHANICS
Laura is currently enrolled in a PhD looking at Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome in recreational runners. Previously she has held a position at La Trobe University as an Honorary Associate in the School of Allied Health within the College of Science, Health and Engineering whilst researching running-related injuries and biomechanics.
Laura has produced published research, inclusive of two systematic reviews looking at the effect of running gait retraining on injury, performance and biomechanics. Please see below for links to access these articles:
What are the Benefits and Risks Associated with Changing Foot Strike Pattern During Running? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Injury, Running Economy, and Biomechanics (CLICK HERE TO ACCESS)
What is the Effect of Changing Running Step Rate on Injury, Performance and Biomechanics? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (CLICK HERE TO ACCESS)
Effect of three different running gait cues on vertical tibial acceleration (CLICK HERE TO ACCESS)
Stay tuned as Laura shares her knowledge into running injuries!
GET INVOLVED…
Laura is now seeking volunteer research participants to be involved in a study investigating the effects of different interventions in the management of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (shin pain).
YOU MAY QUALIFY IF YOU:
- Are between 18 and 45 years of age
- Experience shin pain with running
- Participate in running at least twice per week
PARTICIPATION INVOLVES…
If you decide to take part in the research, you would be asked to:
- Commit to completing a strength program a minimum of twice per week (approximately 45 min) over 8 weeks
- Adhere to running program for 8 weeks, and record all running training via a Garmin GPS watch (a watch will be provided for the length of the study if needed)
- Attend five data collection sessions (duration approximately 90 min); these are at commencement of the study, week 1, week 2, week 4 and week 8
- Complete a questionnaire that will assist us in determining your suitability for the study, and some general information regarding relevant medical history. If you are deemed appropriate for the study, further anthropometric measurements (e.g., height, body weight etc.) will be taken
Location
The study will be conducted at The Injury Clinic, located at 100 Fyans Street in South Geelong.
For more information…
Contact Laura (E: laura@theinjuryclinic.com.au)
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