Daniel Jandacka, Victor Casula, Joseph Hamill, Dominik Vilímek, Vera Kristýna Jandackova, Steriani Elavsky, Jaroslav Uchytil, Jan Plesek, Jiří Skýpala, Milos Golian, Michal Burda, Miika T Nieminen
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether regular running distance and biomechanics are related to medial central femur cartilage (MCFC) structure. METHODS: The cross-sectional study sample consisted of 1164 runners and non-runners aged 18-65 years. Participants completed questionnaires on physical activity and their running history. We performed quantitative magnetic resonance imaging of knee cartilage - T2 relaxation time (T2) mapping (high T2 indicate cartilage degeneration), and a running biomechanical analysis using a 3-D motion capture system...
January 18, 2024: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise