Because so many cyclists have knee problems, the conclusion must be that cycling is bad for your knees - right? We don’t think so. In our view, the fact that it’s a commonly experienced problem simply means that most people’s knees are not prepared to do the work that they’re doing on the bike, and/or perhaps they are doing that work improperly.
Due to the tremendous forces produced by our quadriceps (front thigh muscles) while pedaling, and our position on the bike in general, the knee joint is susceptible to the bulk of the load being constantly transferred across it. If it has not had the time to slowly adapt to such loads, you could be in for a painful awakening.
Cyclist’s knee is a broad term used for conditions such as patellofemoral pain syndrome, patellar compression syndrome, patellar tendinitis, and a host of other names that are describing pain on the front of the knee, just below or above the kneecap, and even inside the knee joint itself. Often increasing with use and subsiding with rest.
Supplementing your time on the bike with a balanced strength and conditioning program is going to help ensure that you maintain balance throughout your body, and reduce the chances of your cycling causing knee pain down the line.
This exercise routine is from our 6 week Knee Function & Rehab program, which works on stretching over used muscles as well as strengthening underused muscles and supporting muscle groups to help balance the knee joint.
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14 июл 2024
