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The Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports is a multidisciplinary journal published by Wiley under the auspices of the Scandinavian Foundation of Medicine and Science in Sports. We publish impactful articles in the fields of orthopaedics, rehabilitation and sports medicine, exercise physiology and biochemistry, biomechanics and motor control, health and disease relating to sport, exercise and physical activity, and social and behavioural aspects of sport and exercise.

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One of the main challenges in sports medicine is the prevention of injuries, which relies on gathering epidemiological data and identifying risk factors. Running-related injuries (RRIs) continue to be a significant concern for millions of individuals each year. In this January Issue of SJMSS, Abrahamson et al. 1 identify how training load, frequency and running experience may determine running injury risk. The study leverages self-reported data from over 7,000 adult runners participating in the Garmin-RUNSAFE Running Health Study. This 18-month prospective cohort study found that new RRIs were most common among runners with the lowest total weekly running distance and frequency in the three months before inclusion. In contrast, those running over 105 km or more than seven times a week sustained the fewest injuries. Furthermore, running experience displayed a U-shaped relationship with RRIs. The authors deserve commendation for providing such a relevant contribution, which all runners and coaches should read to develop better strategies for preventing running-related injuries.
Reference
- Abrahamson J, Lindman I, Eriksen MB, Kibsgaard A, Nielsen RO. Using Self-Reported Training Characteristics to Better Understand Who Is More Likely to Sustain Running-Related Injuries Than Others: The Garmin-RUNSAFE Running Health Study. Scand J Med Sci Sports. 2025;35(1):e70004.
Articles
Arterial and Venous Pressure Dynamics in Blood Flow Restriction Versus Traditional Strength Training
-  17 February 2025
Posterior Trunk Pulling Perturbation Increased Variables Associated With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Loading in Both Sagittal and Frontal Planes During Landing
-  14 February 2025
Predicting Physical Activity Intentions, Habits, and Action Plans in Finnish Parent–Child Dyads
-  12 February 2025
Effectiveness Index of Mechanical Energy Utilization in Male 400‐m Sprinters and the Relation Between Muscle Cross‐Sectional Area of the Trunk and the Lower Limb
-  8 February 2025
Neuromuscular Adaptations to Same Versus Separate Muscle‐Group Concurrent Aerobic and Strength Training in Recreationally Active Males and Females
-  8 February 2025
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-  4 February 2020
Health benefits of cycling: a systematic review
-  496-509
-  18 April 2011
Studies of surgical outcome after patellar tendinopathy: clinical significance of methodological deficiencies and guidelines for future studies
-  2-11
-  7 July 2008
Adaptations and mechanisms of human heat acclimation: Applications for competitive athletes and sports
-  20-38
-  6 May 2015
Structure of the tendon connective tissue
-  312-320
-  7 July 2008
A simple method for measuring power, force, velocity properties, and mechanical effectiveness in sprint running
-  648-658
-  21 May 2015
Evaluation of raw acceleration sedentary thresholds in children and adults
-  1814-1823
-  22 November 2016
Effects of velocity loss during resistance training on athletic performance, strength gains and muscle adaptations
-  724-735
-  31 March 2016
The International Olympic Committee framework on fairness, inclusion and nondiscrimination on the basis of gender identity and sex variations does not protect fairness for female athletes
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-  21 March 2024
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-  11 September 2023
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-  21 August 2024
Psychological skills training as a way to enhance an athlete's performance in high-intensity sports
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-  78-87
-  14 September 2010
Preventing overtraining in athletes in high‐intensity sports and stress/recovery monitoring
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-  95-102
-  14 September 2010
To stretch or not to stretch: the role of stretching in injury prevention and performance
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-  169-181
-  10 March 2010
Fair and Safe Eligibility Criteria for Women's Sport
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-  21 August 2024
Adaptations and mechanisms of human heat acclimation: Applications for competitive athletes and sports
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-  20-38
-  6 May 2015
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