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The 800-kilometers guess: When to change running shoes

The 500–800 km shoe-replacement rule is based on limited, outdated lab evidence, while OnTracx offers a more individualized perspective by tracking the mechanical load accumulated by each pair of shoes.

Movea builds runner confidence with fewer setbacks along the way

Lotte Vermeulen at Movea explains how following her rehab runners' load week by week keeps pain low while their training keeps building.

Does running on a treadmill change your load data?

Treadmill or road: does your body really know the difference? The answer is more nuanced than you might think. Discover what changes in mechanical load, why treadmill data can still be trusted, and when a new screening actually matters.

Easily adjustable training programs and a fresh new look for screening reports

Training doesn’t always go exactly as planned. Sometimes a session needs to change, and your training plan should be able to adapt with it.

Making return-to-run more personal with objective load data

Tim Lamens of MTC Ranst uses OnTracx to move beyond general return-to-run guidelines and make running programs more individualized. By objectively measuring how mechanical load changes at different speeds, he can better align each athlete's progression with their individual load tolerance.

Faster pace, harder lesson: Joost's path to smarter training

Joost discovered that fitness gains and load capacity don’t always progress at the same pace, making volume and pace alone an incomplete guide for training decisions. With OnTracx, he learned to look beyond the numbers on his training plan and make more informed decisions based on mechanical load and how his body actually feels.

ACL rehab with OnTracx

ACL reconstruction is one of the most studied injuries in sports medicine, and almost always labeled "acute": one bad landing, one wrong twist. But growing evidence suggests the story is more gradual than that, with real implications for how running is reintroduced during rehab.

Case Study SPOR Mechelen

A recreational runner with a medial tibial stress reaction successfully returned to running through an individualized Return-to-Run program, using OnTracx to identify a low-impact starting speed and guide progression based on mechanical load rather than distance alone.

Biomechanical Load: why fitness alone doesn't keep you injury-free

Biomechanical load is more than fitness alone, it plays a crucial role in injury prevention for runners. Drawing on the insights of sports physician Dr. Tom Teulingkx, it highlights the importance of gradually building load capacity and how wearable technology may help monitor mechanical stress during trainin

A Fresh UX/UI for the OnTracx Professional Platform

The OnTracx Professional Platform has been completely redesigned with a fresh UX/UI to make screening, athlete follow-up and training plan creation faster, more intuitive and seamlessly connected. With a centralized athlete view,professionals can spend less time navigating the platform and more time delivering personalized care.

Build capacity vs Manage load

Most runners think injury prevention is mainly about becoming stronger. Stronger muscles, stronger tendons, better efficiency, and so on. And while all of that matters, it only tells half the story.

Screen and support your athletes anywhere with the OnTracx app on tablet

OnTracx is now available on tablets, allowing coaches and physios to access the full dashboard, run screenings, manage plans, and follow up with athletes directly from the field.

Case Study Rebuild Herent

In this case the patient developed recurrent Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) after a half marathon, with symptoms repeatedly returning due to premature return-to-running attempts that exceeded tissue capacity. A structured return-to-run program combined with strength training and gait retraining (increased cadence and reduced cross-over gait) successfully improved running tolerance while keeping symptoms well controlled.

How SPOR Mechelen replaced guesswork with data-driven return-to-run guidance

SPOR Mechelen integrated OnTracx into its rehabilitation and return-to-run process to create more objective and individualized running programs for endurance athletes. By using treadmill screening and load-based insights, the team can now guide patients more precisely while saving time and improving communication throughout rehabilitation.

Return-to-run programs available in the app and on your Garmin watch

Athletes can access their training plan in the OnTracx app and sync sessions directly to their Garmin watch, while professionals can effortlessly monitor progress and provide guidance throughout the return-to-run journey.

Which insights do you get from an OnTracx load screening & how do you use them?

Return-to-sport is often treated as a clear endpoint, but in reality it is a continuum where load accumulates across phases. The challenge is consistent load management as athletes transition back into real sport demands.

Golazo integrates OnTracx into its daily running practice to take biomechanical load into account during training progression.

From gut feeling to data-driven running rehab

OnTracx helped Delrue enhance its running analyses by adding objective, structured data to support rehabilitation and injury prevention. Fully integrated into their workflow, OnTracx enables the team to deliver more personalized, evidence-based care through actionable insights and load-based return-to-run programs.

Clearer return-to-run through data-driven rehab at Rebuild Herent

Rebuild Herent uses OnTracx to simplify and make more objective the creation of evidence-based return-to-run programs for their patients. The platform helps the team save time, improve clinical decision-making, and provide patients with clear visual feedback on their rehabilitation progress.

Building smarter endurance athletes, step-by-step

Soigné combines physiotherapy and endurance coaching to help runners and triathletes improve performance through smart, sustainable training with minimal injury risk. Using OnTracx, they integrate load-based screening and personalized guidance into their coaching approach, helping athletes train more responsibly while strengthening the quality and credibility of their support.

Load management in return-to-sport: why continuity matters more than criteria

Return-to-sport is often treated as a clear endpoint, but in reality it is a continuum where load accumulates across phases. The challenge is consistent load management as athletes transition back into real sport demands.

Why runners don't get injured during rehab but after

Runners rarely get reinjured during rehab because load is carefully controlled, but once discharged, volume spikes, supervision drops, and strength work stops — all while tissue adaptation is still incomplete. Closing that gap requires extending structured load management into real-world running, not just the clinic.

New updates allow a smoother OnTracx experience for runners and professionals

OnTracx now includes flexible planned vs. executed session matching, and a volatile lab mode that automatically clears sensor memory after screenings, while runners get a new web dashboard and improved Garmin/Strava connectivity.

From injury to breakthrough: Jakob’s smarter path to a sub-3 marathon

After repeated injuries limited his running, Jakob struggled to build volume without setbacks. By training with OnTracx, he gained better insight into his load and focused on a smarter, more targeted approach. This helped him stay injury free, train with confidence, and achieve a breakthrough performance.

Breaking the injury cycle: Sofie’s comeback story

After years of recurring injuries, Sofie struggled to rebuild her running without setbacks. By using OnTracx alongside guidance from her physiotherapist, she gained clear insights into her biomechanical load and followed a structured, gradual progression. This allowed her to train with confidence, avoid overloading, and finally return to running without falling back into the same frustrating cycle.

Launch your return-to-run programs with OnTracx

OnTracx Platform now features the fully integrated Return-to-Run Program Generator, letting professionals create personalized, load-based plans to guide athletes back to running.

Your runs, synced with Strava

OnTracx’s Strava integration keeps your training data complete by capturing and analyzing every run, even without a sensor or phone. Missing data is automatically filled with smart load estimations, ensuring your progression stays consistent and reliable.

How All In turns load data into individualized return-to-run programs

"For me as a clinician, this not only saves time. It gives me much greater confidence that each runner is progressing safely, following the right program, and reducing the chance of setbacks during the return-to-run phase.”

Which runners benefit most from OnTracx?

Runners move through different phases. Some are just starting out, others are making a comeback after an injury and some are pushing close to their limits. Despite these differences, every runner faces the same fundamental challenge: understanding how their body responds to running load and learning how to progress within their individual limits.

Physiological vs mechanical load: why both matter in running rehab

Runners often get injured because their bodies can’t adapt mechanically as fast as physiologically. While the cardiovascular system may feel ready, tendons, bones, and joints often lag behind. This blog explains why measuring mechanical load, alongside physiological data, helps guide safe, individualized training.

What's broken in return-to-run?

Most running injuries develop gradually when training outpaces the body’s ability to adapt. While rehab restores function and builds load tolerance, nearly half of runners remain stuck in the injury–rehab–relapse cycle. OnTracx supports breaking this cycle with smarter load management for safe return to run.

How running speed shapes your biomechanical load

Every stride tells a story and when you pick up the pace, that story changes. Every runner has a unique relationship between speed and load, shaped by their biomechanics. Understanding that curve can transform how you train, recover, and return from injury. Read the full blog post to learn how running speed shapes your biomechanical load!

OnTracx Flowchart Poster

From screening to follow-up: a clear, 4-step guide to get runners back on track safely.

OnTracx Integration Guide

Integrate OnTracx your way: streamline workflows, save time, and enhance runner outcomes.

Return-to-run readiness checklist

The return-to-run readiness checklist helps to determine whether a patient is ready to start running again, or not. If all questions have a positive answer, the return-to-run flow can be initiated.

Ghent University spin-off OnTracx raises €1.2M to help runners recover and stay injury-free

The spin-off from Ghent University raised €1.2M in seed funding from imec.istart Fund, PMV, KBC, business angels, and VLAIO. Since launching in April 2024, it has sold over 500 sensors, partnered with 20 sports medical centers, and will use the funding to enhance its product and expand internationally by helping every runner stay injury-free.

When does a single running session raise injury risk? Evidence from 5.200 runners.

Many runners like to schedule a very long run just before a big event to build confidence. But research shows that even one session can significantly increase your risk of injury, and with it, the risk of missing your running event. In a recent study of 5,200 runners, researchers identified key patterns showing how sudden spikes in training load are strongly linked to higher injury risk. Discover what the data reveals & how to recognize and avoid these load spikes so you can train with confidence, without breaking you down.

High cushioning in running shoes isn’t always the answer to injuries. Selecting shoes based on load data can mitigate your injury risk.

Mechanical overloading is a leading cause of overuse injuries, making it essential to consider the impact load associated with different footwear when selecting running shoes. We evaluated this in different runners and found that each runner had a different shoe that resulted in the lowest measured load. These findings underscore the value of incorporating objective load measurements to identify the shoe that offers the most appropriate biomechanical fit.

Breakdown of common training errors that may lead to running injuries and how to prevent them

Up to 79% of runners get injured at some point, often due to training errors. A high number of these injuries could be avoided with the right training adjustments using wearable technology for an individualized approach to load management. In this article, we’ll break down common training errors, their impact, and how to prevent them.

Biomechanical load management: the missing piece in return-to-run

Efficient load management in (return to) soccer

A practical framework for monitoring and managing player load, reduce injury risk and optimize performance, from pre-season to return-to-sport.

Maximizing the value of your OnTracx investment

See how OnTracx delivers value: integrate seamlessly into your practice and explore ways to recover your investment.

Why the 10% rule fails as a preventive measure for running-related injuries

Avoiding injuries is key to maintain consistency in your running. The "10 percent rule" advises increasing weekly running mileage or duration by no more than 10 percent to avoid overuse injuries, but research questions its effectiveness. This article explores its flaws and the need for a personalized approach to prevent injuries.

OnTracx product launch event: celebrating new advancements in running injury prevention

April 23th was marked as an important milestone for OnTracx as we revealed our newest innovation to the world. Months of research, hard work and passion resulted in a moment we eagerly waited for, the launch of our product.

Ghent University spin-off OnTracx launches innovative tool for prevention and rehabilitation of running injuries

More than half of all runners experience overloading at least once a year, resulting in painful joints or tendons. With OnTracx, the wearable and app from Ghent University’s new spin-off, you can now easily measure your load and thus reduce the risk of injury, or speed up rehabilitation.

Effectiveness of exercise programs for injury prevention in long-distance runners

Exercise programs are often recommended to reduce the risk of injuries, but not all exercise methods are equally effective. This article explores if & how exercise programs can prevent injuries in long-distance running, the importance of supervision, and actionable tips to enhance your running journey while staying injury-free.

Framework for etiology of running-related injuries

Gait asymmetry in spatiotemporal and kinetic variables does not increase running-related injury risk in lower limbs

Think gait asymmetry causes running injuries? Think again! New research debunks this myth, showing asymmetry might not increase injury risk and could even be protective. Explore what truly drives asymmetry and why it’s time to rethink injury prevention for runners. Embrace your unique running style with confidence!

Prevent overuse injuries in running by managing the load on muscles & bones

Fancy gadgets and miracle supplements won’t prevent injuries. Science is clear: safe training progression based on mechanical load data is key. Learn how running style, speed, surfaces, and footwear selection affect your body's load & how to track it with validated wearables.

Leveraging mobile technology for public health promotion

Biomechanical adaptations following a music-based biofeedback gait retraining program

Validity and reliability of peak tibial accelerations as real-time measure of impact loading