Riding Tips: Protect Meniscus and Extend Career [Image]

After riding for a period of time, it is sometimes heard that riders complain of knee pain after high-intensity cycling. In fact, this is due to improper riding methods causing knee meniscus injury.

The knee meniscus is a fibrocartilage tissue that is thick at the periphery and has a thin wedge at the inner edge. It is a meniscus in the flat surface and is called the meniscus. It fills the space between the femoral condyle and the tibial condyle, and it can enhance the stability of the knee joint. . The characteristics of the structure and function of the meniscus determine that it is one of the most vulnerable tissue in the knee joint.

Several situations are more likely to cause injury:

1, the direction of force when riding is inconsistent with the foot and foot. Many people often use the knees inwards or outwards when riding, so the direction of the feet is inconsistent with the direction of the force. It is prone to strain for a long time, and the smaller the angle between the thighs and the lower legs, the easier it is to cause problems. In this state, the speed suddenly increases. It is also more likely to cause trauma. Because most of the team did not lock the pedals, the posture couldn't be forced to correct. It could only be consciously corrected.

2. The strength of the thigh muscles did not keep up when suddenly the speed was increased. When the muscles are highly fatigued (without cramping), if the muscle strength of the thighs cannot be lifted up, the entire body weight plus the original pressure will overwhelm the knees. I have tried once and the knees are very fast. Swelling, kneeling can not be practiced, but in the applicator and do a small amount of no swelling slowly. It is said that such a situation will cause water accumulation for a long time.

3, long-term low-frequency riding. Many people think that low-frequency riding can make strength better, but the chances of knee injuries are much greater than those of high frequencies.

4, excessive climbing practice and sprinting exercises.

5, seat height is too high or too low.

6. Excessive weight squat exercises. When you are practicing your strength, you need to gradually progress. If you want to overweight, your knee will be injured.

7, the knee injury was not treated in time.

8. Incorrect warm-up exercises. Do some warm-up exercises related to the knee for a long period of time, such as kneeling. This action will wear the meniscus and do not promote it.