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Activity:
Cycling
Click here to view injury prevention tips for Cycling.
From the avid enthusiast to the child just learning, cycling provides an avenue for fitness and recreation. It also can open up the opportunity for injury from overuse, falls and collisions. More than a half million people are injured in nonfatal bicycle incidents each year, according to a CDC report. Despite all these injuries, there are steps cyclists, young and old, can take to help reduce the risks of injury.
Preventing Injury for
Cycling
Here are some tips for how to avoid injury while cycling:
- Wear a helmet. Whether it's a ride around the block or an all-day road adventure, a helmet, sized properly, is essential for safe cycling.
- Ride wisely. Although you may be familiar with road sharing protocol, take extra precaution for those motorists who may not be as well versed with road sharing.
- Adjust the bike. Many aches and pains can be remedied before they develop into injuries by having your bike properly adjusted. Sometimes this can be as simple as raising or lower the seat or as complex as choosing a bike based your body structure and measurements.
- Time of day matters. Avoid cycling at night, where motorists may not be able to easily see you. Night riding also makes it more difficult to see uneven and slippery terrain.
- Dress for the temperature. Even in temperatures like the 60s, the joints, tendons and muscles can be more susceptible to injury. In these lower temperatures remember to keep your knees, arms and feet well covered. Bringing extra clothes can also help.
Common Conditions for
Cycling
Abrasions
Abrasions, also referred to as road rash, can happen to many parts of the body such as the legs, hips and arms when skin is scraped off from a fall.
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Achilles Tendon Injuries
The Achilles tendon in the back of the ankle can be strained, torn or ruptured from repeated or excessive force.
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Broken Shoulder
A proximal humerus fracture occurs when the ball portion of the shoulder joint is broken from a fall on an outstretched hand, direct hit to the shoulder or other cause of injury.
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Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Pain can be caused from a traumatic injury such as a ligament or cartilage tear, osteoarthritis in the knee or simply from overuse.
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Plantar Fasciitis
The ligament on the sole of the foot becomes inflamed from overuse, foot structure, disease such as arthritis or diabetes, or even wearing ill-fitting shoes.
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