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ArticleAnnals of medicine2025

Saddle pressures distribution at different pedaling intensities in young off-road cyclists: focus on sex.

Domenico Savio Salvatore Vicari, Antonino Patti, Valerio Giustino, Flavia Figlioli, Daniele Zangla, Nemanja Maksimovic, Patrik Drid, Antonio Palma, Antonino Bianco

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Domenico Savio Salvatore VicariSport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0009-0003-0568-9812
Antonino PattiSport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3753-5191
Valerio GiustinoSport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4575-8021
Flavia FiglioliSport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6676-2778
Daniele ZanglaSport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Nemanja MaksimovicSport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
Patrik DridFaculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0002-2075-6038
Antonio PalmaSport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5387-468X
Antonino BiancoSport and Exercise Sciences Research Unit, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8334-6581

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Abstract

backgroundThe pressures on the saddle depend on several factors and can compress specific neurovascular tissues, leading to acute and chronic genital pathologies. Based on the pelvic differences between males and females, the aim of this study was to explore any differences on saddle pressures distribution according to sex.

methodsTwenty young off-road cyclists (10 m, 10 f) were recruited. Each participant was evaluated on own bike installed on a specific bike roller with a magnetic resistance. Firstly, each participant was asked to warm-up for 10 min at a self-selected cadence and intensity. Then, saddle pressures distribution was measured at three different pedaling intensities (100, 140, 180 W) with a pedaling cadence of 90 rpm, using a device equipped with sensors capable of acquiring pressures.

resultsA significant difference in the ischial distance was found between males and females (

conclusionsIn male off-road cyclists, the pressure in the pubic region is higher with increasing pedaling intensity. Hence, to prevent acute and chronic genital pathologies, it would be advisable to fix the saddle in the best possible way during the bike fitting.

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BicyclingAdolescentAdultFemaleHumansMalePressureSex FactorsSports EquipmentYoung AdultBicyclebikebiomechanicscyclingcyclistssaddle pressures

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