MTBc Posted September 9, 2013 Share Look up patellar compression syndrome too. Change in training (pushing more), angle of the cleats or seat position / handlebar height are all factors. Here's a good read that I found when it started happening to me, knees are strong now (check out the 2 exercises to stretch your muscles) - http://www.bikeradar.com/fitness/article/take-care-of-your-knees-part-2-17445/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez-O Posted September 9, 2013 Share The normal side effect most people experience is gastro intestinal pain and upset. The BIG concern for endurance athletes is impairment to kidney function - with possible complete kidney failure too - the exact incidence of this is not completely clear, but I can personally introduce you to 2 cyclists that have had MAJOR issues... both are extremely luck to not be on long term dialysis and looking for transplant donors... I have posted about this before on the hub - including journal articles - not sure how much survived the great crash though.Bloody hell, sounds hectic!So are you suggesting that no one should be taking NSAID drugs or is this more isolated to taking them while performing endurance sports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted September 9, 2013 Share Bloody hell, sounds hectic!So are you suggesting that no one should be taking NSAID drugs or is this more isolated to taking them while performing endurance sports? They have a place in clinical treatment - they have NO place in an endurance athletes medical kit/recovery kit/bathroom cupboard, and THEY CERTAINLY DO NOT BELONG on a list of things to take during an endurance event - despite the fact I have seen them on many 'kit lists' One of the biggest issues with this type of medication is the general availability of NSAIDS and the commonly held believe that they are not dangerous - and people self-medicate without knowing even the side effects...... Weppie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown MTBR Posted September 9, 2013 Share Running Sucks... Ride your Bike!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li Mu Bai Posted September 9, 2013 Share Actualy got "proper fit" from the sweatshop in dunkeld. And got the shoes they recommended. But my cycling is my thing so decided to stop this running business Running is for people without bikes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASSIE1975 Posted September 9, 2013 Share They have a place in clinical treatment - they have NO place in an endurance athletes medical kit/recovery kit/bathroom cupboard, and THEY CERTAINLY DO NOT BELONG on a list of things to take during an endurance event - despite the fact I have seen them on many 'kit lists' One of the biggest issues with this type of medication is the general availability of NSAIDS and the commonly held believe that they are not dangerous - and people self-medicate without knowing even the side effects...... Hi V12 - thanx for the info...sounds really hectic...please explain what NSAIDS drugs means? Or is it only anti-inflammatories as you mentioned? What do we have to look out for...or should we just mention this when going to the doctor that we don't want NSAIDS drugs? Thanx for you kind reply... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted September 9, 2013 Share Hi V12 - thanx for the info...sounds really hectic...please explain what NSAIDS drugs means? Or is it only anti-inflammatories as you mentioned? What do we have to look out for...or should we just mention this when going to the doctor that we don't want NSAIDS drugs? Thanx for you kind reply... Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs - it's a classification of drugs used for reducing inflammation and pain relief - a LOT of drugs fit within the general category. As I said - there is a place for them, especially when prescribed - BUT - not when you are participating in an endurance event or have significant training/heat stress loads. The bottom line is that if you can't take the pain of an event without drugs - STOP the event - then take the drugs as prescribed while you recover - then start training again once you are off the meds. Messier87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASSIE1975 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs - it's a classification of drugs used for reducing inflammation and pain relief - a LOT of drugs fit within the general category. As I said - there is a place for them, especially when prescribed - BUT - not when you are participating in an endurance event or have significant training/heat stress loads. The bottom line is that if you can't take the pain of an event without drugs - STOP the event - then take the drugs as prescribed while you recover - then start training again once you are off the meds. Thanx a million much appreciated...I have printed it out and will keep it handy if needed. also had a look at that knee review on "BikeRadar" looks like we have to take better care of our knees and legs (I think a big % of us don't really take care until it's too late )...after-all...that is the "engine" of our cycling!!! Will be more careful in the future and do more core and other exercises!!! thank you once again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez-O Posted September 10, 2013 Share They have a place in clinical treatment - they have NO place in an endurance athletes medical kit/recovery kit/bathroom cupboard, and THEY CERTAINLY DO NOT BELONG on a list of things to take during an endurance event - despite the fact I have seen them on many 'kit lists' One of the biggest issues with this type of medication is the general availability of NSAIDS and the commonly held believe that they are not dangerous - and people self-medicate without knowing even the side effects......Thanks for the insight bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianhoy Posted September 13, 2013 Share As topic says the last 2 weeks i have a very weak Pain in front of knee slightly below knee cap. I have not changed bike set up of anything along those lines? I did do a 7 km run around 3 weeks ago that definitely over exerted me and think that might have been the issue as im not a runner.. Any ideas? go speak to Mike at SBR Sports in Sunninghill, he will sort you out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunariaan Posted October 2, 2013 Share Running is not bad for you but you cant go run 7km's and think it gonna be all fineif you are not a regular runner, rather do say 2 x3km slow runs a week and then you move to 3 x 3km runs the 2 week after thatDont go fast even if you think you can Start of at a 6min per kilo pace then 3 weeks later do a say 5km at this pace and maybe later in the week a 3km run,, move the kilos up slowlyThe golden rule says dont increase more than 10 percent per week. Running will help you a lot with your cycling but take it slow when you start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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