Karen Doyle's Advice on Stretches for the Back

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This set of stretches is to help with back ache after a day on the bike. When in a flexed position for long periods the muscles in the back can get fatigued and tighten...

Stretches & Foam Rolling for Cycling

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I have received a few emails asking would I do some articles on stretching so over the next few months I am going to do a series on stretching and foam rolling exercises for cycling. Part 1 will focus on the legs...

KINESIO TAPE - What is It?

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‘Karen Doyle, Physical Therapist’ explains what the bright blue, pink or black tape you see the pros wearing is and how you can use it to help your performance’...

Interview with Karen Doyle - Physical Therapist.

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Karen has been contributing injury articles to IrishCycling.com and works with competitive cyclists at local and national level. Her clinic is based in Booterstown Co Dublin...

NECK PAIN IN CYCLING

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In this article, Physical Therapist Karen Doyle is going to look at neck pain from cycling. Neck pain is reported to account for 10-30% of pain experienced by cyclists and can be linked to the cyclist’s position on the bike as well as other day to day activities...

Cycling Problems - Kneecap Pain

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In this article by Physical Therapist Karen Doyle, she discusses problems pain around the kneecap and gives tips on how to stretch and manage these problems...

Cycling Problems - ITB pain and tightness

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In this article by Physical Therapist Karen Doyle, she discusses problems associated with the ITB, reviews the causes (cycling & non cycling), and gives tips on how to stretch and manage ITB problems...