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The Amazon Store at MillionDollarPetPix.com ( In association with Amazon.com )Andy Pruitt's Medical Guide for Cyclistsby: Andy Pruitt Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
EAN: 9780971461901 ISBN: 0971461902 Label: RBR Publishing Manufacturer: RBR Publishing Number Of Pages: 132 Publication Date: 2002-01 Publisher: RBR Publishing Studio: RBR Publishing Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: Andy PruittÂ’s expertise in preventing and treating cycling injuries is renowned throughout the sportÂ’s professional ranks. Here, he makes his years of experience available to all cyclists. He describes the sportÂ’s most common ailments, identifying the symptoms and causes as well as treatments that keep athletes on the road. Written in an accessible, straightforward manner, the book tackles everything from personal training programs to biomechanics, from aging to riding through illness. Finally, riders learn how to make important adjustments to bike fit, leading to increased comfort, power, and efficiency. Average Rating:
![]() Rating: - nice reference on position, chronic problemsHardly as comprehensive as its title implies, this book is nevertheless highly recommended as a guide to position and for general, especially position-related problems with cycling. Bike fit is a critical factor in avoiding overuse injuries, and this is the best guide I've seen on the subject. Rating: - Chapter on kneesIf you are like me and have taken up cycling because of knee problems, Chapter 5 makes this book worth the money. This is the single best description of common knee problems and advice that I have found. I have spent years researching knee problems and remedies, and stumbling across this book has been the best coup. If you suffer from knee problems but don't cycle, buy this book. If you are in the medical profession, buy this book because your patients will love you. I have seen close to 20 ... Read More Rating: - Keep me cyclingAlthough no book can ever agree with every bit of cycling wisdom a keen rider picks up over the years - this one goes a long way to reinforcing what has become second nature in many instances for me. In addition to that, one bit of information has totally changed the way I ride, a fab way of compensating for unequal leg length without orthotics or cleat spacing. No more sores on one side because of slipping across the seat. As to seat setback, top tube and stem length and the way it relateds ... Read More Rating: - Good ReadThis book has some great information in it. I wish it would have more detailed info regarding injuries and different aches and pains. It runs through this info pretty quickly. All in all a nice cycling reference book. Rating: - Andy Pruitt's Complete Medical Guide for CyclistsWritten for the roadie, Andies book is informative, and thorough. I recommend this book for all cycling enthusiasts.
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