CABDA 2016

CABDA 2016How Lateral Motion Pedals Reduces Knee and Hip Pain

Presented by:Nick Stevovich

Common Reasons For InjuriesStiffness in your hip rotator musclesSuffering from a repetitive stress injury (RSI) affecting the Iliotibial BandOveruse through over-training

Riding 1 hour per week = 250,000 x leg and knee flexes

Muscles that extend from the tailbone to the top of the thigh.2

Typical Muscle Distribution

For road cyclists most of the power happens between the 12 oclock and 5 oclock position of the pedal stroke *

*http://home.trainingpeaks.com/blog/article/the-primary-muscles-used-for-cycling-and-how-to-train-them

Diagram: Stephen Lardson (USA Cycling Coach

EMG Study

24 markersMuscles UsageSkeletal AlignmentStudied 45 cyclistsStudy conducted by Cleveland State University led by Dr. Ken Sparks.

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Alleghany General Hospital Study Summary

Evaluating patients with F.A.I.Preventive tool for surgery? Led by Dr. Miller and Dr. Christoforetti.

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HOW DOES THE MOTION WORKControlled motion moving 25 mm laterally.Sine curve study ( trial and error)Pin and precision bearingBest results with 25mm

Lateral Distance Tested12mm

25mm

35mm

40mmLittle performance benefit, comfort improvementStrong performance, great comfortStrong performance, great comfort, noticeable motion

Adjustments needed, learning curve. More testing

Who Is Using Lateral PedalsCyclists with knee pain/issues from overuseCyclists with hip painCyclists with unusual riding stylesTriathletes looking for conserving energyHill climbing benefit

Summary of BenefitsAllowing freedom of your hips reduced loads on knees and hipsAveraged increased peak power of 7%Less energy consumed ( efficiency in joules) of 2%Great for riders with knee or hip issuesGreat for hilly terrainGreat for keeping healthy and #RIDFORLIFE

Thank you

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