- Self manage your injury with expert physio guidance
Mountain biking injuries usually result from a fall and can also be as a result of overuse. Abrasions and contusions may occur, or more seriously sprains, fractures or dislocations.
Fingers and the shoulder are the joints most affected from a fall. At the shoulder fractures of the clavicle (collar bone)or disruption of the acromioclavicular joint (where the shoulder joins the collar bone) may cause lasting shoulder problems unless appropriate rehabilitation is done.
Overuse injuries in mountain biking usually involve the lower limb or wrist. Most frequently seen are conditions such as patella femoral pain, ilio tibial tract syndrome, and hamstring tendonitis.
We encourage you to explore our injury advice and read our articles since every injury is unique.
To greatly improve your chance in succeeding the self management of your injury, our expert team of Chartered Physiotherapists can help. You can choose a physio, with the specialist skills to provide you with a personalised treatment programme
Physiobench team member Alison Whiteley has supported the British Cycling Team including at the 1996 and 2000 Olympic games.
Ankle exercises increase strength, stability and reduce pain. Up to 30% of ankles which have been sprained will go on have long term problems, ankle exercises can reduce these problems.
An exercise disc balance cushion, which is also sometimes known as a stability disc or wobble cushion, is used to improve balance, strengthen core stability and help children who have special educational needs.
Iliotibial band friction syndrome is commonly termed runners knee because its occurrence in endurance runners is common. Causing outside knee pain, it has been estimated to account for 7% of all running injuries in middle aged men. The term runners knee is however misleading as a broad range of sports people can be affected by iliotibial band syndrome including bowlers, cyclists and racquet sports.
At 6 injuries per 100,000 of the population meniscal injuries are one of the most common knee injuries, even more so in skiing and sports involving cutting, pivoting and twisting.
Ulnar neuritis at the wrist is also referred to as handlebar palsy, cyclist palsy, or ulnar neuropathy. Symptoms include pins and needles and pain in the hand.
Carpal Tunnel syndrome causes pins and needles in the hand and pain on gripping. Altering your bike set up and strengthening your core stability muscles can alleviate the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Correct bike set up to avoid injury depends on the bike and its use. Here we concentrate on the optimal position to prevent injury when recreational cycling.
Here are 10 healthy reasons from Physiobench to get on your bike.
Anyone working or doing activities in the countryside should be aware of Lyme disease and should check themselves, their pets and children for ticks after outdoor activities.
For the inclusive package of £28, you receive a personalised injury self management programme comprising exercises and expert advice from your chosen physio.
Included in this price is a follow up assessment, which you can choose to take at any time within 3 months folllowing the initial assessment.
Alison Whiteley
Alison has a special interest in treating cycling injuries and has worked with the Great Britain National Cycling Team, accompanying them to the Olympic games on two occasions.
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