Bicycle Handlebar Grips
Need to know how to adjust my bicycle so I don’t keep getting tennis elbow in my left elbow(right unaffected)
Over the last 2 months I’ve developed tennis elbow from cycling on my hybrid bicycle (Diamondback Maravista). I’ve had a “professional” look at me on my bike on a trainer and he installed an extension tube on my front fork, but that’s not helping.
For some reason it’s only on my LEFT elbow. I don’t think I’m overcompensating, but I broke my right arm broke the ulna where it meets the elbow) about 3 months ago, and started cycling seriously when I recovered from it (I got the docs ok to ride). I’m not tensing (death grip on the handlebars), elbows are bent, and my shoulders are forward. My handlebars are almost flat (just a slight rise), and I have bar ends. I’m willing to do whatever’s necessary, as I’m in the middle of trying to get in shape and I love cycling. Picture of bike can be seen on Diamondback.com or
www.flickr.com/photos/lafavesj
Decreased use, and decreased weight bearing would normally be in order. Short of obtaining a bike that unloads your upper body weight from your arms (my choice due to my age) , you can try modifying your bike to give you a more upright but less efficient position.
Obtaining a second more upright bike (or a recumbent) would be a very good idea for this recovery period. You could then switch back and forth depending on the problem with your arm.
Bike adjustments for most efficient cycling are different from adjustments for injury recovery.
You might also look for a Dr.’s advise who happens to be a regular cyclist.
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