11/10/2022 0 Comments Road rash healing yellow![]() Dirty wound with possible contamination? Gravel, glass, cow poop (this happened in the Dirty Kanza gravel ride this year leading to secondary infection) or wet, slippery, muddy conditions increase the risk for infections. If any doubts have them driven to urgent care or activate EMS.ġ. If you have more serious injuries, road rash issues are the least of your worries. This is assuming bumps and bruises with minor swelling, no fractures, lacerations or head injuries which have been well ruled out. A formal medical plan should be part of your event to respond and treat injured cyclists. It’s best to buy supplies on online as the selection is greater and the cost is affordable. ![]() Also make sure they are covered under the club’s or USAC insurance policy and get the paperwork filled out. It’s a nice service to add to a rider’s membership. Clubs and race teams should keep a well-stocked first aid kit in their trailers. “Road rash” is the common term and the most common injury, and is very painful.Įvent planners such as race directors or large ride leaders can stock up their first aid kits. Studies at the this conference showed around 60-70% of all injuries from the skinned knee of a child to the full body road rash of the back, shoulder, hip and knee of the crit racer. I shall keep them brief and to the point and start with the least serious to the most serious injuries to follow in the coming months. Most crashes will have abrasions or lacerations. This is the first of a few articles on what I learned at MOC and I hope you find interesting and useful. If you are wanting to know more, see the MOC website. This year’s focus covered a number of areas with experts across the nations. MOC looks at evidence-based research and methods to treat or prevent cycling related medical problems. ![]() If you’re a bicycle racer, USA Cycling would be familiar as the organizing and sanctioning body for bicycle racing in the United States. ![]() They were excellent teachers and presenters. This organization is affiliated with USA Cycling and is made up of a panel of sports doctors from around the country and teaching universities. Professional team doctors from Cannondale Garmin and Team Type 1 sit on the panel and were present and ran lab simulation. The Medicine of Cycling™ mission is prevention of crashes with injuries and rehabilitation with performance to help cyclists across the country get better care and help them achieve their goals. It turned out to be wonderful resource for medical professionals who are involved in the sport. My solution was to attend the yearly conference in Colorado Springs presented by Medicine of Cycling™. I wanted a new resource to educate myself on injuries, prevention, improving care and educating the public. As a cyclist, a nurse and event volunteer, I find myself helping injured cyclists, doing medical assessments and giving treatment. However, there is always a risk of injury or medical issues. ![]()
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