What are the Most Common Mountain Bike Injuries?
The most common mountain bike injuries involve overuse injuries to the legs, particularly in the hips and knees. Overuse injuries such as anterior knee pain, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, are most common as time and mileage begins to increase.
Injuries to the upper body are most common after accidents and crashes. These include head injuries, broken arms, and shoulder dislocations. Upper body are also the most common reasons for going to the emergency room.
What is the Safest Way to Progress Biking Mileage without Causing Injury?
In general, the best way to progress mileage is to stay within a 10-15% progression each week. This can be measured by either mileage or time on the bike.
Most injuries occur after progressing to a big ride without building up the tolerance first.
Should I Wear a Mouthguard While Mountain Bike?
If you are competing or training for a competition at high speeds then a mouthguard has been shown to be beneficial for two reasons.
- A mouthguard, in addition to using a helmet, can reduce the severity of a head injury such as a concussion
- It can protect your jaw and teeth for any serious injury
It’s up to you if it’s something that you feel like would benefit you.
Can you get Tendonitis from Mountain Biking?
Absolutely, tendonitis in the hip flexors and anterior knee are quite common in mountain biking, To prevent it, try to increase your riding time and distance gradually as well as doing the exercises below for prevention.
Does Kinesiotape Help with a Mountain Biking Injury?
Kinesio tape is an inexpensive and easy to way to self manage mountain bike injuries, especially overuse injuries. Kinesiotape has been shown to decrease pain, improve body awareness, and add a little extra support. There are many different applications depending on the area of need.
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