BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine Gives Safety Guidelines for Mountain Biking

The doctors at BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine are weighing in on mountain biking injuries. As orthopedic and sports medicine specialists, the team at BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine provides highly specialized care for a complete range of sports injuries. To help mountain bikers stay safe and avoid injury, the practice’s doctors have provided guidelines for riders of all levels. Patients seeking highly specialized care for mountain biking injuries are encouraged to call 303-449-2730 to schedule an appointment at one of the practice’s offices in Boulder at 4740 Pearl Parkway, Suite 200, as well as in Broomfield at 1185 State Highway 7. BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine also has satellite clinics in Holyoke, Wray and Yuma.

As the exclusive regional doctors for Mountain Biking Doctors, the specialists at BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine are mountain biking injury experts for the region. Mountain Biking Doctors is a national authoritative resource on mountain biking injury prevention and treatment from specialty-trained orthopedic and sports medicine doctors. Alongside the importance of always wearing a well-fitted, safety-certified helmet, the team of experts also stresses the following principles:

• Preparation: Without knowing the path, it can be very difficult to make the right choices quickly enough. Consider the time it takes to get to the end of the trail, and account for added time on your way back since you will likely be tired.
• Strength and flexibility: Do a warm-up for 10 minutes as well as full-body stretches before a ride. Stay fit by implementing exercises to build your strength and agility.
• Hydration and energy: Both dehydration and fatigue will slow your reaction time. Drink plenty of fluids before, during and after rides. For energy, eat a large meal two to three hours before a longer ride and a small meal one to three hours before a shorter ride.
• Balance: Get out of your seat and put the weight on your pedals to stabilize your center of gravity. This reduces the risk of crashes, especially in rougher terrain where the path can be unpredictable.

“The Front Range is such an active community, and it is incredible to see the passion of mountain biking keep growing,” said Cathy Higgins, CEO. "At BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine, our team of orthopedic specialists is committed to preventing and treating mountain biking injuries, providing comprehensive care to keep riders on the trails they love."

To learn more about preventing mountain biking injuries and when to seek treatment, please visit www.mountainbikingdoctors.com/region/boulder-broomfield or call BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine at 303-449-2730.