Mountain Biking
Transcript: Prevention Different Factors: saddle handlebars knee to pedal foot to pedal check weather reports check bike's condition before and during rides check trail terrain bring water "Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve human experiences" Stretching * include at least a 10 minute WARM UP before your ride Vision statement by the APTA for the Physical Therapy Profession References: Equipment What can health professionals do to help? Self-Reliance The leading factors contributing to injury are OVERUSE or EXCESSIVE FATIGUE LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE MUSCULAR IMBALANCE INAPPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT USE Training Mountain Biking: Patient Education Aitken, S., Biant, L. & Court-Brown, C. (2011). Recreational mountain biking injuries. Emergency Medicine Journal, 28(4), 274-279. doi: 10.1136/emj.2009.086991. Aleman, K. & Meyers, M. (2010). Mountain biking injuries in children & adolescents. Sports Medicine, 40(1), 77-89. doi:10.2165/11319640-0000000000-00000. Ashwell, Z., McKay, M.P., Brubacher, J., & Gareau, A. (2012). The Epidemiology of Mountain Bike Park Injuries at the Whistler Bike Park, British Columbia (BC), Canada. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine (Allen Press Publishing Services Inc.) 23(2), 140-145. Kronisch, R.L. & Pfeiffer, R.P. (2002). Mountain biking injuries: an update./Les traumatismes en VTT:mise a jour. Sports Medicine, 32(8), 523-537. Kronisch, R.L., Chow, T.K., Simon, L.M., & Wong, P.F. (1996). Acute Injuries in Off-Road Bicycle racing. American Journal of Sports Medicine, 24(1), 88-93. Romanow, N., Hagel, B., Nguyen, M., Embree, T., & Rowe, B. (2014). Mountain bike terrain park-related injuries: an emerging cause of morbidity. International Journal of Injury Control & Safety Promotion, 21(1), 29-46. doi: 10.1080/17457300.2012.749918. retrieved May 20, 2014: www.abc.-of-mountainbiking.com retrieved May 20, 2014: www.physioroom.com/sports/mountain_biking/l_mountain_bike_injuries.php retrieved May 22, 2014: : http://bikept.com/bike-biomechanics/#sthash.YWEJUulF.dpuf retrieved May 22, 2014: http://twinboro.com/sport/cycling-injuries-nj.html retrieved May 22, 2014; http://www.wellnessjunction.com/athome/exercise/bikesafety.htm retrieved May 30, 2014: http://www.ssptdc.com/resources/healtharticles/common-cycling-injuries.asp retrieved June 1, 2014: http://www.ssptdc.com/resources/healtharticles/common-cycling-injuries.asp retrieved June 1, 2014: http://sirc.ca/newsletters/mid-june09/documents/S-1049252.pdf retrieved June 1, 2014: http://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/whistler/study-looks-at-whistler-bike-park-injuries/Content?oid=2308707 Most injuries are prevented by BEING PREPARED - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moutain_biking powerful legs for rough and uphill terrain maintain a squat position over bike seat core strength for posture maintenance upper body strength for handle bar control knee alignment over pedals balance WEAR A HELMET! Facts 7% of injured participants are hospitalized Most injuries occur in AUGUST Most common traumatic injuries were FRACTURES mainly shoulder followed by wrist and fingers The SHOULDER COMPLEX was most injured During DOWNHILL riding, speeds up over 100 km/h have been obtained As rider, you need to be INFORMED and AWARE sustained postures over handlebars cause tight scapular stabilizers and back muscles hands, wrists, & forearms from gripping handlebars IT bands commonly need stretching amongst bikers Requires: ENDURANCE BALANCE CORE STRENGTH BIKE HANDLING SKILLS Self-Reliance Bike Fitting Equipment Training Strengthening "Mountain biking is the sport of riding bicycles off-road, often over rough terrain, using specially designed mountain bikes..[that] incorporate features designed to enhance durability and performance in rough terrain." ACUTE: cuts and abrasions fractures head injuries sprains & strains CHRONIC: hand or foot numbness (compression neuropathy) perineal pain or saddle sores patellofemoral pain syndrome IT band friction syndrome neck and back pain due to poor posture Bike Fitting Common Injuries know your limitations