Bicycling is a wonderful sport for all ages; from children to older adults, there is a bicycle and a ride for everyone. However, cycling is a sport known for high rates of overuse and trauma injuries. Knowing which injuries are common, and taking some precautions to...
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What to know about concussions
Even if you always wear your helmet when cycling, you can still suffer a concussion following an accident. Helmets reduce the chances of a traumatic brain injury but cannot prevent them entirely. Knowing the signs and symptoms of a severe head injury and understanding...
Cycling safety basics you need to know
Cycling can be an enjoyable pastime and a great way to stay in shape. However, there can be some drawbacks. When you live in a densely populated area, cycling can be more dangerous and carry more risks. Knowing how to stay safe can help protect you and prevent...
Inattentional blindness and bicyclist safety
From eating or drinking to texting or talking on a handheld device, the risk to self and others can be serious when a motorist takes eyes off the road. However, in some cases, drivers may cause a collision even when they are looking in the right direction thanks to a...
Does your bike need a smart light?
If you love to spend hours behind the handlebars of your bike, you may think more about seat padding than you do lighting. Still, when riding in dim light, you and your bicycle may blend into the surrounding scenery. If you do not have some front and rear lights, you...
What are the most common cycling injuries?
Cyclists are aware that sharing the road with much heavier cars and trucks is risky. Fortunately, most cyclists know what precautions to take to help prevent major injuries, such as always wearing a helmet and being aware of their surroundings when on the road....
Caring for a loved one after a TBI
Collisions involving bicycles and motor vehicles often result in serious injuries for riders, including traumatic brain injuries. As a result, they commonly need care, often from family members. Caring for a loved one with a TBI comes with challenges but using the...
Laws to help cyclists avoid injuries
Despite its vast stretches of open roads and exceptional weather, Los Angeles retains its reputation as one of the unsafest cities in the nation for cyclists. However, bicycles are becoming a primary method of transportation as more commuters are forgoing the confines...
Damages Involving Accidents Between Bicycles and Rideshares
According to recent research, the most significant number of bicycle-related accidents in California occurs in Los Angeles. As a bicycle rider, you are more vulnerable to severe injuries than others who share the road with you. In addition, your recovery may involve...
Signs of a serious spinal cord injury
Because a bicycle is not as heavy, safe or secure as a motor vehicle, cyclists are at a much higher risk of injury than automobile drivers during a crash. Some of the most common and most devastating injuries to bicycle riders are damage to the neck, back and spinal...