Stroller jogging is a growing trend as parents combine child care with running. A recent article in the Washington Post explored the growing trend, and the article was written by researchers at Penn State Berks who are involved with the Biomechanics and Gait Evaluation Laboratory, or BaGEL. As a chiropractor who for years has advised and treated many runners over the years, the body mechanics of jogging with a stroller have rarely been addressed. The researchers found earlier studies that hinted at the biomechanical effects of stroller running. One showed that pushing a stroller led the runner to lean forward more and change their hip posture. Another showed the runner slowed down and took longer strides when pushing a stroller. But overall, researchers and regulators have largely overlooked the runner’s experience. Modifications to running form and stride may result in injuries due to how we impact the ground with each step. The researchers found that ground impact decreased however, rotational forces increased, which can result in stress fractures in the lower leg. Holding on to the stroller directly increases these forces as the natural counter-stride in the arms is restricted by holding on. Some strollers now advertise hands-free running using a mechanism that hooks onto your body. The authors of the Washington Post article suggest how to minimize altered gait mechanics using running strollers. Check out the article below What running with a jogging stroller does to your body