Living Pri
PRI In Daily Life
Cycling
Cycling is a repetitive sport in which a person can stay in the same position for varied lengths of time. This prolonged activity allows your body to overwork in the sagital plane (bending and straightening) in which hip flexors, back extensors (paravertebrals), lateral quadriceps (muscles on front and outside of thighs), and calf muscles are stressed and over utilized. Often times this leads the cyclist to have low back pain/fatigue, hip and knee pain, and shortness of breath. Consultation with a PRI therapist will look at the sagital plane and address the cyclist’s need to develop hamstrings, glutes (bottom muscles) and obliques to allow symmetry in the body with correct diaphragmatic breathing. In addition, the cyclist will also be instructed on activities to develop a weakened frontal plane (side to side movement) and transverse plane (rotation) that is often overlooked with weight lifting and cycling movement. The body needs to work in all three planes in order to be balanced and to allow the cycling athlete to work pain-free.
Hruska Clinic Restorative Physical Therapy Services
5241 R Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68504
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