'I JUST WANT TO RUN': how recreational runners perceive and deal with injuries.

Running injuries impact the health gains achieved through running and are linked to drop-out from this otherwise healthy activity. The need for effective prevention is apparent, however, implementation of preventive measures implies a change in runners' behaviour. This exploratory qualitative study aimed to explore Dutch recreational runners' perception on injuries, injury occurrence and prevention.

Acceptability and perceptions of end-users towards an online sports-health surveillance system.

Aim: To describe the acceptability and the perceptions of athletes and staff members (ie, end-users) towards an online sports-health surveillance system.

Methods: A pilot study with a mixed-methods approach was pursued. Descriptive analysis was conducted to present the adherence of judo (n=34), swimming (n=21) and volleyball (n=14) athletes to an online registration of their sport exposure and any health complaints between April 2014 and January 2015.