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Using wearable technology data to explain recreational running injury: A prospective longitudinal feasibility study

Neal, Bradley S.; Bramah, Christopher; McCarthy-Ryan, Molly F.; Moore, Isabel S.; Napier, Christopher; Paquette, Max R.; Gruber, Allison H.

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Bradley S. Neal

Molly F. McCarthy-Ryan

Isabel S. Moore

Christopher Napier

Max R. Paquette

Allison H. Gruber



Abstract

Objectives Investigate 1) if collecting and analysing wristwatch inertial measurement unit (IMU) and global positioning system (GPS) data using a commercially-available training platform was feasible in recreational runners and 2) which variables were associated with subsequent injury. Design Prospective longitudinal cohort. Participants Healthy recreational runners. Main outcome measures We set a priori feasibility thresholds for recruitment (maximum six-months), acceptance (minimum 80%), adherence (minimum 70%), and data collection (minimum 80%). Participants completed three patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS) detailing their psychological health, sleep quality, and intrinsic motivation to run. We extracted baseline anthropometric, biomechanical, metabolic, and training load data their IMU/GPS wristwatch for analysis. Participants completed a weekly injury status surveillance questionnaire over the next 12-weeks. Feasibility outcomes were analysed descriptively and injured versus non-injured group differences with 95% confidence intervals were calculated for PROM/IMU/GPS data. Results 149 participants consented; 86 participants completed (55 men, 31 women); 21 developed an injury (0.46 injuries/1000 km). Feasibility outcomes were satisfied (recruitment = 47 days; acceptance = 133/149 [89%]; adherence = 93/133 [70%]; data collection = 86/93 [92%]). Acute load by calculated effort was associated with subsequent injury (mean difference −562.14, 95% CI -1019.42, −21.53). Conclusion Collecting and analysing wristwatch IMU/GPS data using a commercially-available training platform was feasible in recreational runners.

Citation

Neal, B. S., Bramah, C., McCarthy-Ryan, M. F., Moore, I. S., Napier, C., Paquette, M. R., & Gruber, A. H. (2024). Using wearable technology data to explain recreational running injury: A prospective longitudinal feasibility study. Physical Therapy in Sport, '65, 130-136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2023.12.010

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Dec 27, 2023
Online Publication Date Dec 30, 2023
Publication Date 2024-01
Deposit Date Jan 4, 2024
Publicly Available Date Jan 8, 2024
Journal Physical Therapy in Sport
Print ISSN 1466-853X
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume '65
Pages 130-136
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ptsp.2023.12.010
Keywords Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation; Orthopedics and Sports Medicine; General Medicine

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