Research group - Sports Injury Prevention
Activities
The multiple benefits of sport participation on health are well documented. However, sports injuries are common and they are recognized as a serious public health burden, especially when considering the possible long-term consequences.
The goals of our research activities are to identify injury risk factors, to improve our understanding of the mechanisms leading to sports injuries, and to provide prevention recommendations to the participants. Research projects on sports injuries have been carried out in different contexts, such as youth sport, semi-professional football or the army. We have specifically developed an expertise in running-related injuries and the possible role of footwear used in that context.
Our research relies on both epidemiological and biomechanical approaches. We actively collaborate with the RUNSAFE group (DK) through scientific meetings and publications.
Research projects
- Assessment of a pressure-sensitive insole device to analyse the running technique during regular training sessions.
- Does running shoe drop influence injury risk? An epidemiological and biomechanical study.
- Impact of shoe type on running-related injury: A randomised controlled trial comparing conventional running footwear with and without anti-pronation system.
- Moderate to severe injuries in football: a one-year prospective study of twenty-four female and male amateur teams.
- Relationship between training load and injury incidence in competitive young athletes.
laurent malisoux
PhD
76, rue d’Eich
L-1460 Luxembourg
LUXEMBOURG
Tel. : +352 26 970 231
Featured Publications
Advanced analytical methods to assess physical activity behavior using accelerometer time series: A scoping review.
- Competence Center for Methodology and Statistics