Psychsociální faktory a běžecká zranění

Mgr. Michal SEBERA

Disertační práce

Psychosocial factors and running-related injuries

Abstract:

Running is widely recognized as a popular physical activity with various health advantages. However, despite the availability of numerous training programs and guidelines, the occurrence of running-related injuries remains notably high. This study aims to explore the associations between the occurrence of running-related injuries and psychosocial factors. For this purpose, two studies were conducted. Study 1 was designed as a 1-year prospective study with 108 participants (age 36.3?8.4y). The primary outcome was the incidence of RRIs at 1-year follow-up. The primary exposure variables were running-related characteristics and psychosocial factors assessed upon entry into the study. The differences between injured and uninjured runners were assessed using Mann-Whitney U-test, Independent Samples T-Test and the effect size was assessed by Cohen's d. No statistically significant differences were observed between injured and uninjured runners in relation to the psychosocial factors examined. However, it is noteworthy that we identified medium-sized effects for the amount of sleep (d=0.46; 95% CI) and restless sleep (d=0.43; 95% CI), providing a basis for future research with larger sample sizes and more refined measures of sleep patterns to elucidate the potential role of sleep in RRIs. Study 2 is based on 4HAIE study which was designed as a large cohort study with 1-year follow-up. In this study 747 runners (age 36.9?11.5y) were analyzed. The primary outcome was the incidence of RRIs at 1-year follow-up. The primary exposure variables were psychosocial factors assessed upon entry into the study and during Burst 1 of the 1-year follow-up. The associations between psychosocial factors and running-related injuries were analysed using logistic regressions. Significant associations were identified between RRIs and age, as well as controlled regulation and the quality of sleep. The findings of this study provide substantial evidence that higher levels of controlled motivation and a greater duration of REM sleep are protectively associated with the occurrence of RRIs. Conversely, higher sleep quality reported by the questionnaire was identified as a risk factor for the development of RRIs. In conclusion, this thesis emphasizes the critical role of psychosocial factors, particularly sleep quality, in the context of running injuries. By leveraging innovative research methods and comprehensive data collection, we can develop more effective strategies to prevent running-related injuries and enhance the overall well-being of runners.

Abstract:

Running is widely recognized as a popular physical activity with various health advantages. However, despite the availability of numerous training programs and guidelines, the occurrence of running-related injuries remains notably high. This study aims to explore the associations between the occurrence of running-related injuries and psychosocial factors. For this purpose, two studies were conducted. Study 1 was designed as a 1-year prospective study with 108 participants (age 36.3?8.4y). The primary outcome was the incidence of RRIs at 1-year follow-up. The primary exposure variables were running-related characteristics and psychosocial factors assessed upon entry into the study. The differences between injured and uninjured runners were assessed using Mann-Whitney U-test, Independent Samples T-Test and the effect size was assessed by Cohen's d. No statistically significant differences were observed between injured and uninjured runners in relation to the psychosocial factors examined. However, it is noteworthy that we identified medium-sized effects for the amount of sleep (d=0.46; 95% CI) and restless sleep (d=0.43; 95% CI), providing a basis for future research with larger sample sizes and more refined measures of sleep patterns to elucidate the potential role of sleep in RRIs. Study 2 is based on 4HAIE study which was designed as a large cohort study with 1-year follow-up. In this study 747 runners (age 36.9?11.5y) were analyzed. The primary outcome was the incidence of RRIs at 1-year follow-up. The primary exposure variables were psychosocial factors assessed upon entry into the study and during Burst 1 of the 1-year follow-up. The associations between psychosocial factors and running-related injuries were analysed using logistic regressions. Significant associations were identified between RRIs and age, as well as controlled regulation and the quality of sleep. The findings of this study provide substantial evidence that higher levels of controlled motivation and a greater duration of REM sleep are protectively associated with the occurrence of RRIs. Conversely, higher sleep quality reported by the questionnaire was identified as a risk factor for the development of RRIs. In conclusion, this thesis emphasizes the critical role of psychosocial factors, particularly sleep quality, in the context of running injuries. By leveraging innovative research methods and comprehensive data collection, we can develop more effective strategies to prevent running-related injuries and enhance the overall well-being of runners.

Keywords

running, running-related injury, psychosocial factor, motivation, sleep, quality of sleep, stress, social support

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 24. 1. 2025

Zveřejnit od: 31. 12. 2999

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Vedoucí: doc. Mgr. Steriani Elavsky, Ph.D., doc. Mgr. Steriani Elavsky, Ph.D.

OSTRAVSKÁ UNIVERZITA

Pedagogická fakulta

Doktorský studijní program / obor:
Kinantropologie / Kinantropologie