ReviewJournal of functional morphology and kinesiology2023
Saddle Pressures Factors in Road and Off-Road Cyclists of Both Genders: A Narrative Review.
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- The role of maturity offset in predicting aerobic and anaerobic performance outcomes in young off-road cyclists.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
- Saddle pressures distribution at different pedaling intensities in young off-road cyclists: focus on sex.Annals of medicine · 2025Article
- Dynamic correlation between chest temperature entropy and physiological load indicators, and excess post-exercise oxygen consumption during incremental cycling exercise.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Article
- The feasibility and efficacy of coach-led virtual home-based cycling among individuals with cerebral palsy.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- Unilateral vulval swelling in a cyclist: A case report.JAAD case reports · 2024Article
- Hamstring and lower back muscles flexibility as predictor of saddle pressures in young off-road cyclists.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2024Article
- Effects of Cycling on Spine: A Case-Control Study Using a 3D Scanning Method.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
The contact point of the pelvis with the saddle of the bicycle could generate abnormal pressure, which could lead to injuries to the perineum in cyclists. The aim of this review was to summarize in a narrative way the current literature on the saddle pressures and to present the factors that influence saddle pressures in order to prevent injury risk in road and off-road cyclists of both genders. We searched the PubMed database to identify English-language sources, using the following terms: "saddle pressures", "pressure mapping", "saddle design" AND "cycling". We also searched the bibliographies of the retrieved articles. Saddle pressures are influenced by factors such as sitting time on the bike, pedaling intensity, pedaling frequency, trunk and hand position, handlebars position, saddle design, saddle height, padded shorts, and gender. The jolts of the perineum on the saddle, especially on mountain bikes, generate intermittent pressures, which represent a risk factor for various pathologies of the urogenital system. This review highlights the importance of considering these factors that influence saddle pressures in order to prevent urogenital system injuries in cyclists.
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