Cycling injuries can be either traumatic in nature after a crash or collision in which case they can involve most parts of the body, or caused by repetitive overuse. Bike set up plays an important role in injury prevention in cycling. Common cycling injuries include knee problems and back pain
Physiobench team member Alison Whiteley has worked with the British Cycling Team including attending the 1996 and 2000 Olympic games. She still cycles herself and has the respect of the rest of the team having knocked off climbs such as the Alpe D’Huez. Chapeau!!!
Many injuries can be self managed with the help of appropriate information. Try reading our physiobench free articles and looking at our links. However every injury is unique so to receive a personalised exercise and advice plan from Alison Whiteley ex-physio to the British Cycling Team follow the request a treatment link.
It is common to help heal an injury with ice. Deciding whether you should apply ice rather than heat, and for how long can make the difference between helping to heal your injury and making it worse.
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.