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There are two main type of cycling injury: those caused by falling off (which I don't cover) and the issues caused by over training, biomechanical stresses, muscle imbalances and incorrect bike set up.
For our guide to the 8 Most Common Cycling Injuries, and how to avoid them, please see here
The
hamstring muscle group
is found on the back of the thigh and consists of 3 muscles:. They are describes as two-joint muscles as when they contract they can cause movement at both the hip and knee - this makes them particularly vulnerable to injury.
Muscle damage can range from minor to severe, and any injury to muscle will cause pain and inflammation, possibly limiting future function if correct rehabilitation isn't carried out.
Heel pain, or as its officially known, Chronic Plantar Heel Pain is usually a change in the nature of the tissue within the sole of your foot. The most common cause of Chronic Plantar Heel Pain is Plantar Faciitis.
For our guide on Plantar Faciitis, please see here
Attached to your heel bone is the plantar fascia, this structure acts as a strong guide wire between the heel and big toe as you move through your foot when walking and running.
Still to come soon the this page:
Fact-sheets on common injuries, prevention and treatment, covering (to name a few): Illiotibial Band Syndrome; Tennis Elbow; Carpal Tunnel; Achilles Tendonosis; Shoulder impingement; Piriformis Syndrome.