Overuse Injuries in Road Cyclists, Prevalence and Prevention

Overuse Injuries in Road Cyclists, Prevalence and Prevention

The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of overload injuries to road cyclists in Sweden, and if it 's possible to prevent low back pain by a simple exercise program for two months of training .

Inclusion Criteria:

• Planning to ride "Vätternrundan 2014" in a subgroup .
• Cycled "Vätternrundan" at least twice in the past or bicycled for exercise at least 800 mil ( the equivalent of two seasons) .
• Age 18-55 years .
• Training cycle at least three hours a week or three days a week .

Exclusion Criteria:

• Do not have access to a computer.