Bike Accident

Biking is a great way to get outdoors and fit in some exercise. However, when you suffer an injury on your bike, the team at Dynamic Medical & Rehabilitation is here to take care of you. With several locations in North Carolina, including Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and Greensboro, they also provide treatment to the communities of Toledo, Ohio, and Memphis, Tennessee. The specialists at Dynamic Medical & Rehabilitation give you personalized treatments to get you back on your feet. To schedule an appointment with the team, call one of the offices in North Carolina, Ohio, or Tennessee today, or request a consultation online. 

What injuries happen with a bike accident?

Bicycling is a fun past-time and a great way to get in shape. However, you can suffer some pretty serious injuries in a bike accident.

Biking comes with risks that are subdued with proper riding and safety measures like wearing a helmet. However, accidents still happen, resulting in a number of injuries, including:

• Cuts or lacerations
• Head injuries
• Broken bones
• Dislocations
• Neck or back pain

Head injuries are very serious and may involve a concussion, even if you’re wearing a helmet. Hand and wrist injuries are also very common in bike accidents, as you instinctively react and use them to break your fall.

How do you know if you require treatment?

If you’ve been in a bike accident, your injuries might not be immediately apparent. Although your body reacts quickly to injuries, adrenaline sometimes masks the symptoms.

Anytime you’re in an accident, it’s a good idea to seek medical treatment, even if it doesn’t seem to have slowed you down. The team at Dynamic Medical & Rehabilitation offers prompt and efficient diagnosis and treatment of your injuries.

You should seek immediate care if you hit your head, were struck by another vehicle on your bike, or suffered a fall while riding. These injuries could be serious but may not show up for several days after the accident, if at all.

Can I prevent bike injuries?

Prevention is the key to keeping your body uninjured when riding your bike. Practice safety measures like riding on designated bike paths and wearing visible, bright clothing to ensure maximum visibility.

Protective gear is also a vital component in preventing bike accident injuries. This includes a properly fitted helmet, gloves, and padded biking shorts.

Your bike should also be properly fitted to you, which guarantees that you have proper control of the bike. It should also undergo annual safety inspections, especially on your breaks. 

Reflectors on both you and the bike are a good idea, especially when biking in the morning or evening. Even though you can’t prevent bike accidents 100% of the time, these measures make a huge difference in your safety.

If you need treatment after a bike accident, call the team at Dynamic Medical & Rehabilitation today, or request a consultation using the convenient online scheduling tool.