Miles&Methods

Insights are AI-generated summaries of research studies, intended for education—not medical advice. Always consult the original sources.

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International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy·Steve Ferrah

Researchers documented how a 75-year-old runner with moderate hip osteoarthritis responded to a six-week physical therapy program combining manual therapy, supervised exercises, and home exercises. They tracked changes in pain, function, and running capacity as the runner prepared for a half-marathon goal.

Key Findings

  • Functional measures improved substantially, with long runs doubling from 4 to 8 miles
  • Pain scores and hip range of motion showed measurable improvements over six weeks
  • Weekly running mileage increased from 10 to 28 miles without reported limitations
For RunnersThis case highlights how runners with joint conditions might experience varied responses to structured intervention approaches, particularly when treatment aligns with specific functional goals like race preparation. The individual nature of osteoarthritis severity and response patterns may influence how such approaches translate across different runners and contexts.

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Journal of Applied Physiology·Zachary J. McKenna et al.

Researchers examined how prolonged endurance running, particularly marathons and ultramarathons, affects kidney function by reviewing evidence of temporary kidney stress markers that appear after races. They explored the various physiological mechanisms that contribute to this stress and the factors that might influence individual vulnerability to kidney injury during extended running efforts.

Key Findings

  • Post-race kidney stress markers appear commonly in marathon and ultramarathon runners but typically resolve without intervention
  • Multiple physiological systems contribute to kidney stress during prolonged running including blood flow changes and muscle breakdown
  • Individual responses vary based on environmental conditions, personal characteristics, and hydration behaviors during events
For RunnersRunners participating in longer events might recognize that temporary kidney stress appears to be part of the physiological response to extended efforts, though individual vulnerability varies considerably. The knowledge that multiple body systems contribute to this stress could inform how runners think about the cumulative demands of ultra-distance events.

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PLoS ONE·Emily S. Matijevich et al.

Researchers examined whether ground reaction force measurements—the impacts recorded when your foot hits the ground—actually reflect the internal loading experienced by the tibia bone during running. They discovered that these commonly measured external forces don't correlate strongly with what's happening inside the bone across different running speeds and inclines.

Key Findings

  • Ground reaction force metrics poorly predicted actual tibial bone loading during running
  • Changes in external impact measurements didn't reliably indicate changes in internal bone stress
  • The disconnect between external and internal forces varied across different running conditions
For RunnersThe forces you can measure externally—whether through wearables or lab equipment—may not tell the complete story about what your bones are experiencing during a run. This suggests that relying solely on impact metrics to understand injury risk or bone loading could provide an incomplete picture of what's happening inside your body.

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