Category: Safety Tips

After a broken ankle, cycling can apply pressure on the damaged joint, which may exacerbate pain and slow the healing process. Cycling can lead to complications like nerve or blood vessel damage or bone infections in patients with open fractures. If you plan to cycle during recovery, discuss this with your doctor and take necessary… Continue reading Is Cycling Good For Broken Ankle: 8 Factors [Keep in Mind]

You should be careful when cycling because it can put a lot of pressure on your knees. You risk knee injuries when cycling on rough terrain or using the wrong equipment. Yes, cycling is beneficial for arthritic knees. It strengthens muscles around joints and produces synovial fluid, which lubricates them. It helps improve your muscles,… Continue reading Is Cycling Good For Arthritic Knees: 6 Benefits & 9 Considerations

Improper foot measurement for cycling can lead to misalignment of the hips, knees, and feet, ultimately causing pain and compromising pedaling efficiency. It can cause foot pain, numbness, or tingling, especially around the ball of the foot, because of nerve compression. Stand barefoot and mark your longest toe and widest part of your foot with… Continue reading How To Measure Foot For Cycling Shoes: 4 Methods [Easy DIY Steps]

Cycling is a joint exercise that can cause foot and ankle injuries. You can prevent cycling injuries by taking proper precautions and seeing an experienced sports medicine podiatrist at the first sign of trouble. Cycling with a sprained ankle depends on the patient’s specific case and how severe the injury is. You can cycle after… Continue reading Can You Cycle with Sprained Ankle: 3 Proper Techniques [Prevention]

Cycling with ankle tendonitis may cause localized pain, swelling, and stiffness. Pain is the initial symptom of foot or ankle tendonitis, which may subside over time but reoccur as you spend more time on your foot or ankle. It is not recommended to cycle with ankle tendonitis as it puts pressure on the ankle joint… Continue reading Can You Cycle With Ankle Tendonitis: 6 Precautions & 5 Effects

Cycling too soon after ankle replacement surgery may damage the ankle joint. Cycling too early can delay your recovery time and lead to complications. Cycling may affect ankle replacement longevity and lead to early failure. After ankle replacement surgery, it’s possible to resume cycling after 16 weeks of recovery. Clients can return to sedentary jobs… Continue reading Can You Cycle After Ankle Replacement: 6 Factors & 8 Risks

Cycling saddle sores can develop from excessive friction between your cycling shorts and skin, leading to irritation and inflammation. While this may seem minor, these sores become infected over time and cause significant pain and discomfort. Saddle sores can affect your performance, affecting your ability to win or achieve your goals. A saddle sore resembles… Continue reading What Do Cycling Saddle Sores Look Like: 3 Types & 5 Causes

A saddle not positioned right can cause knee pain, lower back pain, and nerve damage. These injuries can be severe and may require medical attention. By positioning your saddle correctly, you can reduce the risk of injury and enjoy cycling for years to come. If you want to sit comfortably on a saddle while cycling,… Continue reading How To Sit On Saddle Cycling: 5 Methods & 5 Precautions

A saddle that’s too narrow or too wide could cause discomfort in the pelvis, leading to numbness, tingling, or even erectile dysfunction in men. For women, an ill-fitting saddle can cause chafing, pain, and even infection in the genital area. Sit with your feet tilted up long enough to leave a good impression. Stand and… Continue reading How To Measure Saddle Width Cycling: 6 Steps [Easy DIY]

Hip impingement usually causes pain or a pinching sensation in the front of the hip joint. Cycling athletes generally notice this at the top of the hip stroke (bringing the knee to the chin). It’s thought to develop from soft tissue pinching or bony compression in the hip joint. Yes, you can cycle with hip… Continue reading Can I Cycle with Hip Impingement: 3 Effects [Also Risks]