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Review
. 2022 Feb;33(1):123-134.
doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2021.08.009. Epub 2021 Oct 20.

Infrastructure and Injury Prevention in Cycling

Kevin Rix  1 , Isabell Sakamoto  2
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Review

Infrastructure and Injury Prevention in Cycling

Kevin Rix et al. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2022 Feb.

Abstract

The focus of this article centers on bicycle injury prevention and related infrastructure. The article discusses the current epidemiology of cycling injuries, and known prevention strategies, specifically individual recommended practices related to helmet use in both adult and pediatric populations. The article also discusses different ways in which the environment plays a role in protecting cyclists from injuries, and what environmental changes have been adopted to reduce the likelihood for cycling injuries.

Keywords: Adult injury; Cycling; Injury prevention; Pediatric injury; Trauma.

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Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose.