Lumbar Spine and Lower Extremity Overuse Injuries. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Both lower extremities and lower back are common sources of injury for cyclists. For providers to optimize care within this area of sports medicine, they need to understand the most common sources of injury in this population. Cycling presents a unique challenge: treating both the athlete and the complex relationship between rider and bicycle. Physicians should not replace the role of a professional bike fitter and should view these individuals as integral members of the team to alleviate current and prevent future injury. This article explores common lower extremity and lumbar back overuse injuries in cyclists and their medical management.

publication date

  • October 25, 2021

Research

keywords

  • Athletic Injuries
  • Cumulative Trauma Disorders

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85117915989

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.pmr.2021.08.014

PubMed ID

  • 34799000

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 33

issue

  • 1