Risk factors for overuse injury, tendinopathy, medial tibial stress syndrome, stress fracture
Current Research Project
Risk Factors for Lower Extremity Overuse Bone Injury
Study Design: Cohort study
Objective: The overall purposes of this research study are to 1) quantify the occurrence of lower extremity overuse bone injury (stress fracture and medial tibial stress syndrome [shin splints]) and determine its impact on athletic participation and activities of daily living and 2) prospectively determine whether or not there is an association between lower extremity overuse bone injury and selected potential modifiable risk factors including hip abductor strength, foot type, changes in training, body mass index, heel bone density, and in women, menstrual function.
Background: This research is important because lower extremity overuse bone injury is a common complaint among athletes and can interfere with sport participation and daily activities. In order to prevent and/or more effectively treat lower extremity overuse bone injury in the future, a better understanding of the causes of lower extremity overuse bone injury is crucial.
Outcomes: Identification of risk factors for the development of lower extremity overuse bone injury.
2012 Bennett JE, Reinking MF, Rauh MJ. The relationship between isotonic plantar flexor endurance, navicular drop, and exercise-related leg pain in a cohort of collegiate cross-country runners. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2012 Jun;7(3):267-78.
2012 Reinking MF. The effect of foot orthotic use on exercise related leg pain in cross country athletes. Physical Therapy in Sport. Published online 16 January 2012.
2012 Reinking MF. Tendinopathy in athletes. Physical Therapy in Sport. 2012. 13(1):3-10.
2011 Richter RR, Austin TM, Reinking MF. Foot orthoses in lower limb overuse conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis - appraisal and commentary. Journal of Athletic Training. 2011;46(1):103-6.
2010 Reinking MF, Austin TM, Hayes AM. Risk factors for self-reported exercise related leg pain in high school cross-country athletes. Journal of Athletic Training. 2010;45(1): 51-57.