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HOW A PHYSICAL THERAPIST CAN HELP CYCLISTS AVOID INJURIES
INJURY PREVENTION STRATEGIES FOR CYCLISTS Most injuries (or pain) are due to improper fit on the bike or over exerting your body. Fortunately, our team of physical therapists at Empower Physical Therapy are skilled at identifying and treating musculoskeletal injuries related to your cycling. There are some research-backed injury prevention strategies you can perform on your own, including: • Proper bike fitting: Before you go on your first ride, it is essential to make sure you have a proper bike fitting. • Adequate rest: Sleep is the most effective strategy with the most significant effect on injury prevention and sports enhancement… 8-10 hours per night. • Strength training: One of the most effective injury prevention strategies to help stay injury-free is keeping the muscles strong. Our physical therapists will identify areas of weakness and compensatory strategies and help you address them to avoid pain/injuries. • Stay within your abilities: It is vital to train and practice any physical activity by starting small and building up from there.
Are you tired of pain and injuries interfering with your enjoyment of riding your bike? Have you ever wondered what you can do to prevent problems from arising? At Empower Physical Therapy, our highly trained physical therapists are experts at treating all types of injuries common to cyclists. We will identify the steps you need to take to resolve your injuries and prevent them in the future! Perhaps the most common injury people endure from bike riding is an overall feeling of soreness caused by overusing the muscles. This typically occurs from riding too hard (too long or too fast for your level of conditioning) or completing a long ride when your body is not used to it. For most people, the soreness usually goes away on its own, but for others, the soreness is the first warning sign of an injury brewing. The severity of the damage determines how long the body will need to recover. At Empower Physical Therapy, our licensed physical therapists can guide you through the right exercises for your individual needs to help you recover from and prevent future injuries. Call today to schedule an appointment with one of our experts!
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