The importance of bicycle adjustments in the prevention of injuries in cycling

Practical applications

  • J R. Gómez-Puerto Centro Andaluz de Medicina del Deporte. Córdoba. España.
  • M. Edir Da Silva-Grigoletto Centro Andaluz de Medicina del Deporte. Córdoba. España.
  • B. Hernán Viana-Montaner Centro Andaluz de Medicina del Deporte. Córdoba. España.
  • D. Vaamonde Departamento de Ciencias Morfológicas. Facultad de Medicina. Córdoba. España.
  • J R. Alvero-Cruz Escuela de Medicina de la Educación Física y el Deporte. Universidad de Málaga. España.
Keywords: Ciclismo, Lesiones, Medidas preventivas, Reglajes-ajustes básicos Cycling, Injuries, Preventive measures, Basic adjustments Ciclismo, Lesões, Medidas preventivas, Ajustes básicos nas configurações

Abstract

The most frequent medical consultations from cyclists are normally due to back-neck pain and problems related to the knee extensor apparatus. The diagnosis includes pain evaluation, physical examination, constitutional factors, and imaging studies. Furthermore, examination of the bike and footwear is also necessary. The anamnesis is very important and complementary explanations are needed. Treatment includes rest, analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, ice, muscle relaxants, and physical therapy and rehabilitation measures, among others. The preventive actions deal with modifying the sports gesture and acquiring a right position on the bike. Measuring perineal height, independent of the total height, is essential to choose the right bike. With this review we have aimed to draw attention towards those "man-machine" tandem imbalances in order to help the cyclist prevent future pathologies.

Published
2018-05-01
Issue
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2008): August 2008
Section
Revisiones
Page/s
73-81