Ergonomic Interventions, Health and Injury Prevention during Off-Road Mountain Biking
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چکیده
Half of all Americans participated in outdoor recreation activities during 2013, of which 16% or 46.6 million (older than 6 yrs) take part in cycling (Road, Mountain bike, or BMX). Excursions totalled at 2.7 billion and ranked it 2nd for number of outings (887.9 million) for ages 6-17 yrs [1]. This presents a positive picture in regards to health promotion, yet there are concerns regarding bone health and excessive time spent in a weight supported position in road cyclists [2]. On the other hand, mountain bikes are the most popular bike ridden in the western world [3]. This discipline of cycling not only improves cardiovascular health, but also provides an osteogenic effect greater than both road cycling and normal recreational activity [4].
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