Running with a stroller may reduce injury risks for parents, study finds

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Parents who run with strollers experience a 55 percent lower injury rate per 1,000 miles than non-stroller runners, according to a study published on August 12, 2026, in the journal PLOS One. Researchers at Penn State Berks found that pushing a stroller alters running biomechanics, reducing vertical force on weight-bearing joints. Anyone who has pushed … Read more