Casper Orthopedics is a top choice for specialized care tailored to the unique needs of mountain bikers. We strive to keep you riding without interruption, helping you continue enjoying your sport effortlessly.
Mountain biking offers numerous health and fitness benefits, but it also carries the risk of injury. Understanding the unique needs of each rider, we collaborate with specialists who have the expertise and experience to help you recover and get back on the trails through targeted orthopedic care.
In the world of sports medicine, we remain dedicated to helping athletes reach their performance goals and return to sport safely. For mountain bikers, choosing the appropriate sports medicine doctor is crucial for a successful recovery post-injury.
At Casper Orthopedics, our team has board-certified and fellowship-trained experts dedicated to providing diagnosis and treatment for mountain biking injuries. Using their expertise, our team of experts is ready to deliver the necessary care for your recovery. Working with one another, our doctors create treatment plans that are suited to your individual needs, ensuring you can get back on the bike and continue doing what you love.
Our mountain biking injury experts at Casper Orthopedics are proud to be Mountain Biking Doctors. Offering expert tips for injury prevention, performance, and more, Mountain Biking Doctors is a group of elite doctors dedicated to helping you ride the trails at your best.
Preparing for Mountain Biking & Preventing Injury
Just like all sports, mountain biking has its own unique risks. However, through preparation and prioritizing safety, the risk of injury can be significantly reduced. Implementing strength training, conditioning, and targeted stretching into your routine heightens your preparedness for the next ride. Additionally, following expert-designed workout routines or warm-up programs can provide even greater benefits.
The exercises found below emphasize injury prevention and are curated by experts at Casper Orthopedics who are renowned for their expertise in addressing mountain biking injuries in Wyoming. We created this full workout regimen to prepare riders for peak mountain biking performance. By adding these exercises into your routine, you can enhance your riding abilities and take proactive steps toward injury prevention.
Prevention Exercises
Exercise 1
Hip Flexor Stretch
Step 1. Put one knee on the ground and the other leg extended behind you in a lunge position.
Step 2. Your front foot should be flat on the ground and your thigh parallel to the ground.
Step 3. Slowly push your hips forward until you feel a stretch in your hip muscles.
Step 4. Hold stretch for 30 seconds.
Step 5. Repeat on the other side.
When to Be Seen
Training or riding while in pain is strongly advised against, as doing so can lead to prolonged or even indefinite recovery times. To avoid worsening the condition or causing a more serious injury, it's crucial to seek timely evaluation from an orthopedic specialist.
Our experts know that an accurate and skillful diagnosis is a key component of an effective treatment plan for any injury. Request an appointment online or call (307) 265-7205 to consult with one of our specialty-trained sports medicine doctors if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Difficulty bearing weight on your foot or leg
- Lingering pain in a muscle or joint despite rest and icing
- A fall on the trail causing a popping sensation in your back, shoulder, knee, elbow, hip, or wrist
- Instability in your ankle, hip, knee, shoulder, or elbow
Common mountain biking injuries include:
Back or knee pain
Broken collarbone, wrist, or ankle
Concussions and other head injuries
Joint dislocations
Overuse injuries
Sprains and strains
Torn ligaments
Who to See
Robert B. Allaire, M.D.
Dr. Robert Allaire is a fellowship-trained and board-certified upper extremity, joint replacement, and trauma surgeon specializing in surgery and arthroscopy of the elbow, hand, shoulder, and wrist, as well as joint replacement and revision of the shoulder, hip, and knee. He also provides complex fracture care and pain injections.
Comprehensive Care for Mountain Bikers
Your comfort and well-being are our top priorities at Casper Orthopedics. Our team of mountain biking injury specialists offers a unique blend of expert care and compassionate attention. We work closely with you, considering all the factors that make you unique, to develop a personalized treatment plan for your injury or condition. Our approach includes a full range of services, from education and rehabilitation to medical and surgical care, ensuring you receive comprehensive support to help you excel in all areas of life.
Our experienced doctors always focus on conservative, nonsurgical treatments first. If surgery is necessary, they are skilled in the latest minimally invasive techniques, ensuring a safe, quick, and effective recovery while providing the best overall experience.
Common Mountain Biking Treatments
For every mountain biker we treat, we create customized care plans that address their specific needs. Below is an overview of common treatments provided by our specialists in mountain biking injuries.
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OrthoCare Now
At Casper Orthopedics, we know that injuries don’t fit into anyone’s schedule. With our OrthoCare Now, you can be seen the same day you sustain an injury, which saves you on cost and time by skipping the ER.