Research on Cyclists

[Downhilldimitri]

I am currently conducting my research on cyclists at the Durban University of Technology. My research is based on assessing the performance of cyclists. The quadriceps have been identified as the most important muscles in cycling, as shown in previous research studies but, the effect of applying tape to these muscles is uncertain. I will be conducting a once off trial on each of the subjects who participate in my research. The consultation will consist of a 5 minute warm-up at a low power output followed by the 1.5km time trial course. This will be ridden twice but, in the second trial a taping protocol will be applied to the Quadriceps muscle. There will be a 20 minute recovery between the 2 time trials.

 

The participants bike will be mounted on a Tacx trainer, for the time trials from which recordings of power, speed, cadence,and time will be recorded. Comparisons will then be made, between the first and second time trials. Peak power output has been shown to be highly correlated with cycling success, and we aim to test the effect of the tape on this and wether it would make a difference to a cyclists performance.

 

Range of motion readings of the hip and knee will also be taken during the trials to assess the effect of the tape on range of motion. As cycling is repetitive in nature optimum joint range of motion is advantageous to a cyclists performance.

 

The criteria for inclusion to the trial are: age 20-45, male or female, actively cycling for at least 1 year, an average of 6 hours a week. Participants may be road cyclists or mountain bikers.

 

For more information or to participate in the research please contact Dani on 082 682 0378, or at the clinic on 031 373 2205.

[Let's Ride]

If in CPT guess it's a tad far away hey?

[Downhilldimitri]

Unfortunately Unless you decide to holiday in Durban soon

Hopefully some Durbanites will be responding too!