Parents who jogged pushing a stroller were less likely to sustain overuse injuries than those who ran stroller-free, according to new research published in the journal PLOS One.
The study, which looked at self-reported mileage and injuries, found that for every 1,000 miles the parents ran, the ones who ran with strollers had a 55 percent lower injury rate than those who ran without.
Previous studies have found that running with a stroller results in shorter strides and slower speeds, which could reduce stress on joints.
“When you run with a stroller you put some of your force through your hands, not just through your legs, so your weight is distributed,” said lead author Allison R. Altman-Singles, associate professor of kinesiology and mechanical engineering at Penn State Berks.
Study participants had all been runners before becoming parents, jogging at least five miles per week. They also ran when their child was between 6 months and 3 years old.
On Saturday, a dad in Cleveland beat the world record for fastest mile ran while pushing a stroller at 4 minutes and 17.7 seconds.
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