Pedal Pain-Free:
How Physical Therapy Enhances Cycling Endurance and Prevents Injuries
Are persistent cycling-related injuries keeping you from enjoying your time on the road? At Full Potential Physical Therapy, our team of experienced physical therapists specializes in addressing musculoskeletal issues and ensuring your cycling experience is pain-free and enjoyable. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned rider, our experts can identify and resolve limitations in your body, optimizing your bike fit and endurance.
What type of injuries do cyclists face?
Recreational cycling has become a popular choice for regular exercise, but as ride durations increase, so does the risk of overuse injuries. Overuse and improper bike fit are major contributors to injuries, often causing discomfort and limiting riding potential. Knee pain, a prevalent complaint among cyclists, can be linked to improper seat height, leading to biomechanical factors that contribute to pain. Other areas prone to overuse injuries include the neck, groin/buttock, and lower back, all influenced by the cyclist’s position on the bike and pedal alignment.
How Physical Therapy Can Help
Beyond a tailored bike fit, addressing weaknesses and restrictions in your trunk, pelvis, and lower extremities is crucial for comfort and injury prevention. Our physical therapists at Full Potential Physical Therapy conduct a thorough evaluation to identify contributing factors to pain and injury. We delve into biomechanical aspects such as cadence, power output, saddle position, and foot positions to create a comprehensive program. This program includes targeted manual techniques, mobility work, strengthening exercises, and appropriate pain relief methods tailored to each cyclist.
Our experts ensure proper alignment of joints, rider position, and pedaling mechanics to facilitate a safe return to training. Emphasizing the importance of wearing a helmet to prevent traumatic head injuries, we offer cycling-specific treatments that cater to riders of all skill levels. Our proven success in treating cycling-related injuries makes us the go-to choice for enhancing your cycling experience.
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Don’t let pain and injuries hinder your cycling journey. Schedule an appointment with our team at Full Potential Physical Therapy in Holland, MI today and take the first step towards a pain-free and endurance-boosted cycling experience. Pedal towards a healthier, happier ride!
A Better Life is Only Four Steps Away
Physical therapy can be an unfamiliar experience for many. To orient new patients to the process, we have divided their rehab journey into four segments called “The Four Phases of Getting Better.” It is important to note that while there are four phases utilized over the course of your care, they are not totally separate. They move gradually toward greater strengthening and function, which is the end goal to return confidently to the life you desire to live.1
Pain Relief
The first focus in getting better is pain relief. After your evaluation, your physical therapist will use hands-on techniques or manual therapy, light therapeutic exercise, and education on how to modify your activity and posture in order to give you more control over your pain. In this stage, modalities like ice, heat, myofascial release, electric stimulation and kinesiotape may be used.
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Improve Mobility/Flexibility
The second step in this method is to improve mobility and flexibility. Your therapist will design a progressive program of range of motion and light stretching to restore mobility and reduce pain.
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Improve Strength/Control
In the third step of this method, muscle weakness will be addressed to help you maintain the gains and momentum you achieve through phases one and two. A thorough strengthening process is the step that gives results that last, and this will prepare you for more functional training – the final step.
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Functional Training
Now that your pain is resolved and you have the necessary mobility and strength, your program can be advanced into functional training. Whether you are returning to work, returning to life after post-op rehabilitation, getting back into recreation or sports, or simply returning to the activities of daily life, this step helps ensure your success after graduation and empowers you to be confident in your abilities again.
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