Bicycling injuries.

The severity of injuries secondary to bicycling range from the pain and nuisance of skin abrasions to life-threatening brain injuries. For most injuries, the key to treatment and prevention is careful assessment of bike fit and training techniques. In general, the treatment of musculoskeletal and neuropathic lesions should follow sound, physiatric treatment principles. Clearly, all clinicians who treat bicyclists have a professional responsibility to educate them on the use of helmets and safe riding rules.