A descriptive study of the five most common sites of muscular pain experienced by male cyclist of the National Capital Region

Date of Completion

2001

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Fibromyalgia, Bicycling

Abstract

Cycling , a known form of exercise, is also a fast racing sport which can cause muscular pains in the body that may lead to temporary or permanent disability. such muscular pains are due to over-training and if the cyclist has not adapted yet to the sport. The purpose of the study was to known the physical problems and areas of properly respond to these problems. This study ranked the five most common site of muscular pain, compared the occurrence of muscular pain in relation to age and distance traveled and determined the cyclist's reaction to the muscular pain as its objectives. Data were gathered through interview and distribution of questionnaires to 50 correspondents. Results presented the five most common sites of muscular pain: leg pain, knee pain, foot and ankle pain, low back pain, and neck pain. Leg muscles are mostly affected because they are main source of force in pedaling and frequently used. Active cyclists in the middle-age group experienced musculoskeletal pains. This group is mainly composed of the competitive cyclists undergoing serious physical training. Muscle endurance training even when when begun in old age can significantly improve exercise capacity. Musculoskeletal pains on different part of the body may also occur to a cyclist who traveled the distance beyond what he usually travels. No problems can be encountered if he travels the distance he is accustomed with. Cyclists prefer to find information about their complaint by themselves through reading books or some interviews instead of going directly to doctors to be more practical.

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