Cycling Knee Pain – Knee Alignment Overview – 2

The power is not being transferred in a striaght line.

Lets have a look at an example of the knee turning inwards which leads to pressure excessive pressure on the inside of the knee cap and the muscles on the outside:  It’s similar to someone who is knocked kneed.  If you have every walked behind someone doing this, you will probably know exactly what I mean. Continue reading →

Cycling Knee Pain – Knee Alignment Overview 1

Maximise power and eliminate knee pain through proper alignment.

There are a number of causes of cycling knee pain, but often the root causes boils down to misalignment of your knee and other joints. Your knee is fairly delicate and only has a limited range of motion. Exceed these limits regularly and pain as well as long term damage can result. This series of Continue reading →

Cycling Knee Pain – Some thoughts about how to avoid this.

Cycling knee pain can literally put a stop to your normal training programme if not addressed properly. However, there are some simple steps that can help to solve the problem. The knee is quite a complex joint so even though knee pain is a common injury, treating it can vary depending on the person concerned. Continue reading →

What is the Cause of Cycling Knee Pain?

A thick band of fibrous tissue (iliotibial band) runs on the outside of the leg from the hip to the knee. When cyclists just begin a training program, they tend to ride a little fast. As a result the band becomes tight and rubs over the bony surfaces of the knee causing cycling knee pain. Continue reading →

Cycling Knee Pain and How To Avoid It

Even though cycling is a low impact exercise, knee pain can occur as a result of poor technique or position and the repetitive action of cycling. If left unattended, knee pain can hinder a lot of your activities.