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| | Ride safe. Ride smart. Prevent injuries.
Mid-season injuries are a bummer; practice preventative behaviors before an injury prevents you from enjoying a beautiful season on your bicycle. This newsletter is dedicated to raising awareness concerning the most common injuries for active cyclists, runners, and triathletes. Scroll down to learn more about some common injuries and how we can help you prevent them, so you can keep on riding all season.
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| | Listen and learn from the experts.
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| | Upcoming injury prevention clinics
Professional triathlete, physical therapist, and injury prevention guru Jennie Hansen (PT, DPT, CSCS) will be presenting two separate clinics focusing on common injuries and the simple techniques you can employ to prevent them from hindering your active lifestyle.
Run Smarter I: Techniques to prevent foot and ankle injuries Thursday, July 10th at 6:00pm
Run Smarter II: Techniques to prevent hip and knee injuries Thursday, July 17th at 6:00pm
All clinics will be held at Towpath Bike. Clinics are free to attend. Call 585.381.2808 to reserve your spot.
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| | | Common injuries. Simple solutions. |
| | Tweak your form, not your body.
Below is a list of common cycling related injuries that can be easily avoided with a bit of knowledge and behavioral correction. Don't fall victim! Prevention is the name of the game.
Head injuries Super common. Super avoidable. Use your head, wear a helmet. It's that easy. At Bontrager and Giro, safety goes hand-in-hand with cool, comfortable, and stylish.
Knee pain Often due to poor rider position, the knee is one of the most common sites for cycling related injuries. Eliminating pesky knee pain can be solved through modifying cleat position, determining proper alignment or achieving proper arch support. If you are suffering from knee pain, rider position is the most likely culprit.
Neck and back pain Staying in one riding position for too long often fatigues the muscles in your shoulders, neck, and back. Avoiding this sort of pain can be achieved by habitually stretching the muscles that become sore after a long ride. Improper fit, low handlebars, or poor riding posture are also common issues that can be easily remedied through a proper bicycle fitting.
Wrist and forearm pain or numbness To achieve excellent posture and comfort on your bicycle, bend your arms slightly to absorb road vibrations. Periodically changing hand position in order to relieve pressure and utilize different muscles can also help prevent numbness. Furthermore, padded cycling gloves are a must have for anyone experiencing these symptoms.
Foot tingling and numbness These symptoms are often caused by ill fitting shoes. Cycling shoes that are too narrow or too tight can cause foot pain and numbness. If this is not the case, a minor cleat adjustment could relieve this pesky problem. Or, if you're dying for cool new footwear - click here, or here.
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