Cyclist may be affect by diffrent injuries like bsck pain and knee injuries. Is their any other injuries specific for cyclist
Separated shoulder, prostate, neck pain, road rash, hip joint, SI joint, trochanteric bursitis, concussion…depends on the type of cyclist and if you are looking for injuries from the bike position and repetitive nature of the sport or injuries sustained from crashes.
Thank you so much for this answer. Are you familiar with any research about this subject.??
Hi Fadi, I’m not familiar with research but I am familiar with being a cyclist and working with cyclists from a treatment/training perspective.
Like Christine, I'm not so familiar with research into your question 'Common injuries of cyclists' I have seen lots of strength and conditioning research for cyclists. However, you do have to be aware in which context you refer your question because cycling encompasses so many types. An example being, recreational cyclists, ride to work cyclists, so many different types of cycling for various sports/competitions etc. Therefore common type of cycling injuries for which type of cycling population is worth thinking about?
Great insight Lee, and I agree 100%. There is good information in the sport for strength, conditioning and add to that skill, the culture does take a preventative approach. If your fit and and have the appropriate skill to suit your particular cycling style the hope is that fewer injuries happen and the fit part hopefully means that when injuries do occur, you recover faster.
For example, someone commuting to work probably has the highest risk of collision with a vehicle or a pedestrian which in that particular instance, dedicated bike lanes and public education might be the most effective preventative measure against injury.
Defining your population will certainly help narrow down certain injury risks.
Or if your looking at something more general, related to improper fitting/position or the mechanics of cycling, those injuries do apply to all cyclist populations and for that, think of all the possible pressure points and repetitive motions.
Here are some common injuries I see in my practice that may get overlooked by someone not from my background: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS), Patellar Tendonitis, SI Joint both hypo and hyper mobility, Wrist joint compression, Ankle joint hypo-mobility, neuralgia or circulatory issues specifically in the neck (think extension) and pelvis (think mechanical compression), sometimes in the feet and hands.
😁 Fadi, I hope we’re helping.
Thank you for your answers. Actually im intrested in the competition cyclist as sport. Where i need to understand what others have. So we can avoid and teach cyclist and trainers. I need to increases the awareness about these injuries how to avoid or to deal with, also im intrested in their nutrition and fitness.
Fadi, Christine highlights many of these areas for you and you have the population and sport! Research the literature on Strength & Conditioning which incidentally will also cover nutritional articles as well for your athlete. This way the preventative measures of those common injuries will be highlighted as to why a prescription of certain exercises are recommended i.e., Why do Swiss ball core exercises off the cycle? Is there a link from Psoas major weakness and injury of the hip flexors and lumbar trunk flexion during long periods in the cycle position during competition and training? I believe in your research you will indeed arrive with many answers to your questions by considering this and of course Christines recommendations as well on common cycling injuries of competitive endurance cyclists???? or is your population indoor competition cycling which is very different.
Ergonomically speaking, these types of cycles are made very differently to each other and would give different outcomes to whatever you decide to use as your measurements. The sport would also require different energy pathways to be utilised i.e. Sprints v Endurance
Good luck!
I am a recreational indoor cyclist. I transitioned from the road years ago after several friends and patients had near-death experiences on the roads. I am currently nursing a 2nd MT stress fracture, one of the most common stress fx's among cyclists. Biomechanics is KEY, and I have to fix mine. I compensate in the saddle for a possibly torn labrum in my left hip, which puts all the pressure on my left foot! Just personal experience to share.
Thank you so much. I appreciate your answer. I didnt expect that MT stress fractures in cyclist since i have never read about that. Also nothing written about hip labral tear.
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