Try: The knee should be slightly bent when the pedal is fully extended make sure seat height is right
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: using a stationary bike by elizabeth quinn 2005 available at www sportsmedicine about com
Keywords: Stationary bike leg pain exercise bike seat height
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Make sure the handlebars are not too far away or not too low
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: using a stationary bike by elizabeth quinn 2005 available at www sportsmedicine about com
Keywords: Stationary bike back pain arm pain exercise bike seat height
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Spend time test-riding stationary bicycle models before buying one consider adjustability noise and ease of operation
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: using a stationary bike by elizabeth quinn 2005 available at www sportsmedicine about com
Keywords: Stationary bike exercise
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Eat breakfast avoid skipping meals don’t diet without exercise
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: expert tips and tricks for boosting metabolism and burning more calories by staff writer no date available at www sportsmedicine about com
Keywords: Weight loss need to lose a few pounds burning calories increasing metabolism
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Wear padded shorts use a comfortable seat to reduce buttock pain
Materials: Padded shorts comfortable bike seat
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: bicycle-related injuries by m j thompson and f p rivara american family physician may 15 2001 available at www aafp org
Keywords: Bicycle butt pain uncomfortable bike seat bike safety bike riding exercise avoiding bike injuries bicycle safety bicycling
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Make sure helmet meets government standards look for a seal from the consumer product safety commission cpsc american national standards institute ansi or snell memorial foundation make sure the helmet fits snugly ask for help if unsure of the right fit the helmet should not move from side to side or front to back once cr has clasped the chin strap
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: bicycle-related injuries by m j thompson and f p rivara american family physician may 15 2001 available at www aafp org
Keywords: Bicycle bike safety bike riding helmet head injury exercise avoiding bike injuries bicycle safety bicycling
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Wear sports sunglasses which can stop dust and bugs from getting into the eyes
Materials: Sunglasses or safety glasses
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: bicycle-related injuries by m j thompson and f p rivara american family physician may 15 2001 available at www aafp org
Keywords: Bicycle bike safety bike riding bug in eye dust in eye safety glasses eye safety exercise avoiding bike injuries bicycle safety bicycling
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Wear bright reflective clothing to make it easier for drivers to see someone riding a bike in traffic
Materials: Bright reflective clothing
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: bicycle-related injuries by m j thompson and f p rivara american family physician may 15 2001 available at www aafp org
Keywords: Bicycle bike safety bike riding safety glasses eye safety exercise avoiding bike injuries bicycle safety bicycling biking in traffic
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Wear padded gloves to protect hands from developing blisters or being injured by debris
Materials: Gloves
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: bicycle-related injuries by m j thompson and f p rivara american family physician may 15 2001 available at www aafp org
Keywords: Bicycle hand blisters bike safety bike riding exercise avoiding bike injuries bicycle safety bicycling
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Watch for signs that cr is too hot or too cold for example if cr is hunching his her shoulders pulling the covers up or even shivering, those could be signs of cold make sure there is no draft raise the heat and add another blanket but avoid electric blankets because they can get too hot
Materials: Blanket
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Independence, Maximum Supervision, Touch, Poor Touch, Verbal Communication, Poor Verbal Comm
Information: n/a
References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov
Keywords: Too cold shivers haunches shoulders temperature control end of life care bed bound
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed