Rene
Hello, ive been wanting to start biking but not sure if i should.. I broke my leg and injured my knee 2 years ago and i have knee pain, can't realy run without pain, so ive been looking into biking, and was wondering if its recommended, and what kind of bike i should get or what kind of training>? Thankss
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rene
I had a tib / fib and cracked my knee in 21 spots (a long story). I have always ridden a bike, and rode competitively in college. The bike is a natural for you, you can get the cardio in with very low impact. But you need to learn the proper techniques of spinning (pedal technique) and gear shifting.
While it is low impact, you can 'feel' the pain when going up hills (at least I do), but flat land you can go forever at a competitive speed. I would suggest that you look at a good quality Hybrid bike made by Trek, Specialized, Cannondale or Giant. You want a good pair of cycling shorts (either road or mtn bike) a jersey, and a helmet.
I suggest you ask around and find a bike group, club , or friends to start you off, Please also use this forum to ask any questions that you may have. In or area many churches have riding groups. ANd any local bike shop can give you details on local cycle clubs.
I might also suggest you learn about liquid advil to take the edge of the pre and post ride discomfort.... and a product called Salanpas pain patches. You can get them over the counter, dirt cheap, at your local pharmacy (better deal at costco). You gotta try them. The green box is great and has worked for me for twenty years. They just came out with 'Arthritus' and 'Pain" patches as well. Twice as strong, but twice the price. A great product!
Good luck!
Soccerref
rene
I had a tib / fib and cracked my knee in 21 spots (a long story). I have always ridden a bike, and rode competitively in college. The bike is a natural for you, you can get the cardio in with very low impact. But you need to learn the proper techniques of spinning (pedal technique) and gear shifting.
While it is low impact, you can 'feel' the pain when going up hills (at least I do), but flat land you can go forever at a competitive speed. I would suggest that you look at a good quality Hybrid bike made by Trek, Specialized, Cannondale or Giant. You want a good pair of cycling shorts (either road or mtn bike) a jersey, and a helmet.
I suggest you ask around and find a bike group, club , or friends to start you off, Please also use this forum to ask any questions that you may have. In or area many churches have riding groups. ANd any local bike shop can give you details on local cycle clubs.
I might also suggest you learn about liquid advil to take the edge of the pre and post ride discomfort.... and a product called Salanpas pain patches. You can get them over the counter, dirt cheap, at your local pharmacy (better deal at costco). You gotta try them. The green box is great and has worked for me for twenty years. They just came out with 'Arthritus' and 'Pain" patches as well. Twice as strong, but twice the price. A great product!
Good luck!
Soccerref
knee pain mostly right knee?
i<3pugs
im 13 years old and my family and i went for a bike ride today. my knee has been hurting for a about 6 months before, but when i was pedaling, my knee kept popping. It hurt when it popped and usually right in the center of my knee and right under it. does anyone know what this is and what i could do to make my knee from hurting anymore? ibprofen and tylenol dont help the pain :[ thx for the help
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Look up Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or just Patellpfemoral Syndrome, see if you have any other symptoms that match.... You're in the right age bracket for this to be the problem, and bicycling would put strain on the knee.
http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/633/main.html
Look up Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or just Patellpfemoral Syndrome, see if you have any other symptoms that match.... You're in the right age bracket for this to be the problem, and bicycling would put strain on the knee.
http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/633/main.html
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