Recumbent Bike 

Kinetic activities performed on the Recumbent Bike has many benefits for the patient with soft tissue injuries. First, it is possible to assume a beneficial position for back protection while still getting good aerobic conditioning. The cycling position is seated with lumbar support. This position removes as much nerve root tension as possible. The Recumbent Bike can be associated with lateral tilt of the pelvis. Pelvic tilting on the Recumbent Bike can be avoided by the patient's legs not becoming fully extended when reaching for the peddles. The goal is to keep the pelvis and spine in a firm, neutral position with good isometric control during the aerobic conditioning. The Recumbent Bike increases the patient aerobic potential, endurance and muscle tone without the pounding resulting from heel strike shock involved with running.