{
  "id": 691354,
  "title": "Running with a stroller seems to reduce the risk of injuries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/running-with-a-stroller-seems-to-reduce-the-risk-of-injuries",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-12T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Scientist",
    "slug": "new-scientist",
    "url": "https://www.newscientist.com/article/2584315-running-with-a-pram-seems-to-reduce-the-risk-of-injuries/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Running with a stroller or pram while exercising may decrease the likelihood of injuries such as ankle pain and calf muscle damage, according to a recent study. A survey of 196 parents who had children under the age of 3 found that those who ran with a pram had a 37% lower risk of injury compared to 53 parents who ran without one. This reduced risk may be due to changes in the forces exerted on the legs when pushing a stroller, leading to a lower vertical impact force and less strain on the calf muscles, foot arches, and Achilles tendon. Researchers suggest that slower running speeds and shorter strides while pushing a stroller could contribute to this protective effect, as they produce less force at each foot strike. While the study provides valuable insights, it is important to consider future research with a more balanced gender representation and longer-term data collection to fully understand the impact of pram running on injury risk.",
  "summary": "Pushing a pram while running may reduce the force produced with each foot strike, decreasing the risk of injuries",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}