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Stroller Running Linked to Lower Overuse Injury Rates for New Parents
Parents who ran with a stroller were 58% less likely to have an overuse injury, and they logged 34% more miles at 6 to 12 months.
- A study published in PLOS One found parents who ran with a stroller were 58 percent less likely to suffer an overuse injury than non-stroller runners. They also experienced injuries at a 55 percent lower rate per 1,000 miles run.
- Researchers from Penn State Berks believe this safety benefit stems from stroller running biomechanics, which encourage a more flexed posture and forward lean. This allows runners to distribute vertical force through the handlebars and feet, reducing stress on joints.
- Stroller runners maintained higher mileage during parenthood, with those caring for children aged 6 to 12 months logging 34 percent more miles than peers. This suggests strollers help parents stay active during a particularly difficult period.
- Overuse injuries were reported by 19 percent of stroller runners, compared with 30 percent of non-stroller runners. Both groups reported plantar fasciitis at similar rates: 15 percent in the stroller group and 16 percent in the non-stroller group.
- Author Altman-Singles acknowledged the study relies on self-reported survey data and cannot prove direct causation. However, she emphasized stroller running is a "safe, practical way for parents to exercise" throughout the toddler stages of parenting.
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