Runner
Runner (Medicine)
Runner (pronunciation: /ˈrʌnər/) is a term often used in the field of medicine to describe a person who regularly engages in running as a form of physical exercise.
Etymology
The term "runner" originates from the Old English rinnan, meaning "to run", and has been used in the English language since the 14th century.
Definition
In a medical context, a runner is an individual who participates in running, a type of aerobic exercise that has significant effects on the cardiovascular system and overall health.
Health Implications
Running can have both positive and negative health implications. On the positive side, regular running can improve cardiovascular health, increase bone density, and help maintain a healthy body weight. However, runners may also be at risk for certain injuries, such as runner's knee, shin splints, and stress fractures.
Related Terms
- Aerobic exercise: A type of physical activity that uses large muscle groups, can be maintained continuously, and is rhythmic in nature.
- Cardiovascular system: The body system that circulates blood through the body, consisting of the heart and blood vessels.
- Runner's knee: A common term for pain around the front of the knee, often caused by overuse, injury, or other factors that strain the knee.
- Shin splints: Pain along the shin bone, often caused by overuse or stress.
- Stress fractures: Small cracks in a bone that occur over time due to repetitive force, often from overuse such as repeatedly jumping up and down or running long distances.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Runner
- Wikipedia's article - Runner
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