Cycling Injuries - attention all Physios

[THE BODY CENTRE]

Physios have no training in the treatment of cycling specific injuries, so this course is a first. (Which of course doesn't imply that there are a lot of physios out there, doing a sterling job and have done their homework in this area.)

 

Please alert your physio

 

Presenters   : Jaco Ferreira and Candice Attree
Date            : Sat, 29 Nov 08
Venue          : University of Pretoria, Medical School
Investment   : R900
CEU's          : 6 applied for 
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[JPW#]

Amen to that  ! My physio did me more harm than good when I suffered from  ITB, had to fix myself using google ! hehe

[LaurenD]

I'll go if they run the course in Natal...

[evanr4]

Granny? Is that their name or your grandmother?

[THE BODY CENTRE]

Does anybody know the co-presenter, Candice?

[porky]

Amen to that  ! My physio did me more harm than good when I suffered from  ITB' date=' had to fix myself using google ! hehe [/quote']

 

 - I nearly burst a blood vessel laughing at that thought.!

 

.................but I am sure you wouldnt have been the first either.!

[JPW#]

Yeah my physio first stuck some needles in my leg, (acu-nonsense!) then she had a infra red massage machine stuck to my leg for 15 min a time. After my second session she said she could advise a 5grand operation which means cutting out a piece of my ITB if her methods failed.

Google told me to use some ice and lots of specialized stretching ) b4 and after training, it did the job, injury free for 4  years now. 

[THE BODY CENTRE]

Course Programme

8:30-9:15: How to evaluate the cyclist through looking at body composition,
                        flexibility, stability i.e. muscle imbalances considering factors
                        regarding previous injuries and history of activities

      9:15-10:30: Planning and conditioning for cyclists taking into account strengths
                          and weaknesses of  muscle groups, adding appropriate strengthening
                          exercises as well as planning a seasonal training plan involving both
                          strength and fitness.

     10:30-10:45: Tea

     10:45-11:45: Typical injuries including abrasions, collisions together with
                           over-use and their treatment.

11:45-12:30: Taping Techniques for knee pain with special reference to cyclists.
                      A Michaeli MSc PT  Official McConnell Instructor SA

12:30-13:15: Lunch

13:15-14:15: Correction of biomechanical set-up on the bicycle to improve
                      biomechanics and eliminate risk of injuries

14:15-14:30: Medical screening including relevant metabolic factors