Hard-core mountain biking may injure the scrotum

And cause similar harm to women.

Mike


Hard-core mountain biking may injure the scrotum

Monday, Feb. 18, 2008; 8:27 AM

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who are serious about mountain biking
may run a serious risk of injuries to the scrotum, a new study
suggests.

Researchers found that, compared with hard-core male cyclists who
stayed on paved roads, those who biked rugged terrain were more likely
to show abnormalities in ultrasound scans of the scrotum.

Fully 94 percent of the 85 mountain bikers had some form of scrotal
abnormality -- most often calcium deposits or cysts. That compared
with 48 percent of 50 on-road cyclists, the researchers report in the
Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine.

It's not clear what the ultrasound abnormalities mean, including
whether they could affect mountain bikers' fertility, according to the
researchers.

"Further studies should be undertaken to determine the clinical
significance of the sonographic changes," write Dr. Michael
Mitterberger and his colleagues at the Medical University Innsbruck in
Austria.

Biking, whether in rough terrain or on paved roads, has been linked to
impotence in men, and it's thought that pressure from the bike seat
can eventually damage blood vessels and nerves. With mountain biking,
the off-road terrain makes the impact on the groin that much greater
and past research has found that male mountain bikers may have a high
prevalence of scrotal injuries.

The current study included men who biked on- or off-road for at least
two hours per day, six days a week. Despite the many miles on-road
cyclists logged, the percentage with scrotal abnormalities was
significantly less when compared with mountain bikers.

There are measures that serious mountain bikers can take to lessen the
impact from below.

One is to take frequent rests while biking. Padding in both the bike
seat and bike shorts may also help. Experts also recommend that men be
sure that the seat is raised high enough and that it sits at the
proper angle.

According to Mitterberger's team, bikes with shock absorbers and
suspension systems "are mandatory to reduce the potential risk" of
scrotal injuries. However, they add, riders also need to hone their
technical skills to lessen the chances of injury.

SOURCE: Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, January 2008.
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"Mike Vandeman" wrote in message
...
And cause similar harm to women.

Mike





Really?

Last time I checked, women do not have a scrotum. You live in San Francisco,
so your mileage may vary ...

On Feb 19, 10:56*pm, "Jeff Strickland" wrote:
"Mike Vandeman" wrote in message

...

And cause similar harm to women.

Mike

Really?

Last time I checked, women do not have a scrotum.

Neither does Mike.

"Siskuwihane" wrote in message
...
On Feb 19, 10:56 pm, "Jeff Strickland" wrote:
"Mike Vandeman" wrote in message

...

And cause similar harm to women.

Mike

Really?

Last time I checked, women do not have a scrotum.

Neither does Mike.



But the women in his neighborhood might ...

On Feb 19, 9:05*pm, Mike Vandeman wrote:
[blather snipped]

So, we ought to stop doing anything that might injure the scrotum?

Like, if it could get you kicked in the nuts you should stop it?

Hint hint wink wink nudge nudge.
Socks

"Jeff Strickland" wrote in message
news:byNuj.8142$_T3.2626@trnddc07...

"Mike Vandeman" wrote in message
...
And cause similar harm to women.

Mike





Really?

Last time I checked, women do not have a scrotum. You live in San
Francisco, so your mileage may vary ...

That's why they make "Terry" seats!!!

Burr

On Feb 19, 9:05 pm, Mike Vandeman wrote:
And cause similar harm to women.

Mike

Hard-core mountain biking may injure the scrotum

Monday, Feb. 18, 2008; 8:27 AM

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who are serious about mountain biking
may run a serious risk of injuries to the scrotum, a new study
suggests.

Researchers found that, compared with hard-core male cyclists who
stayed on paved roads, those who biked rugged terrain were more likely
to show abnormalities in ultrasound scans of the scrotum.

Fully 94 percent of the 85 mountain bikers had some form of scrotal
abnormality -- most often calcium deposits or cysts. That compared
with 48 percent of 50 on-road cyclists, the researchers report in the
Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine.

It's not clear what the ultrasound abnormalities mean, including
whether they could affect mountain bikers' fertility, according to the
researchers.

"Further studies should be undertaken to determine the clinical
significance of the sonographic changes," write Dr. Michael
Mitterberger and his colleagues at the Medical University Innsbruck in
Austria.

Biking, whether in rough terrain or on paved roads, has been linked to
impotence in men, and it's thought that pressure from the bike seat
can eventually damage blood vessels and nerves. With mountain biking,
the off-road terrain makes the impact on the groin that much greater
and past research has found that male mountain bikers may have a high
prevalence of scrotal injuries.

The current study included men who biked on- or off-road for at least
two hours per day, six days a week. Despite the many miles on-road
cyclists logged, the percentage with scrotal abnormalities was
significantly less when compared with mountain bikers.

There are measures that serious mountain bikers can take to lessen the
impact from below.

One is to take frequent rests while biking. Padding in both the bike
seat and bike shorts may also help. Experts also recommend that men be
sure that the seat is raised high enough and that it sits at the
proper angle.

According to Mitterberger's team, bikes with shock absorbers and
suspension systems "are mandatory to reduce the potential risk" of
scrotal injuries. However, they add, riders also need to hone their
technical skills to lessen the chances of injury.

SOURCE: Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, January 2008.
--
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humans ("pure habitat"). Want to help? (I spent the previous 8
years fighting auto dependence and road construction.)

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Thanks for sharing your concern over scrotums with us.

On Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:27:33 -0800 (PST), bluezfolk
wrote:

On Feb 19, 9:05 pm, Mike Vandeman wrote:
And cause similar harm to women.

Mike

Hard-core mountain biking may injure the scrotum

Monday, Feb. 18, 2008; 8:27 AM

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who are serious about mountain biking
may run a serious risk of injuries to the scrotum, a new study
suggests.

Researchers found that, compared with hard-core male cyclists who
stayed on paved roads, those who biked rugged terrain were more likely
to show abnormalities in ultrasound scans of the scrotum.

Fully 94 percent of the 85 mountain bikers had some form of scrotal
abnormality -- most often calcium deposits or cysts. That compared
with 48 percent of 50 on-road cyclists, the researchers report in the
Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine.

It's not clear what the ultrasound abnormalities mean, including
whether they could affect mountain bikers' fertility, according to the
researchers.

"Further studies should be undertaken to determine the clinical
significance of the sonographic changes," write Dr. Michael
Mitterberger and his colleagues at the Medical University Innsbruck in
Austria.

Biking, whether in rough terrain or on paved roads, has been linked to
impotence in men, and it's thought that pressure from the bike seat
can eventually damage blood vessels and nerves. With mountain biking,
the off-road terrain makes the impact on the groin that much greater
and past research has found that male mountain bikers may have a high
prevalence of scrotal injuries.

The current study included men who biked on- or off-road for at least
two hours per day, six days a week. Despite the many miles on-road
cyclists logged, the percentage with scrotal abnormalities was
significantly less when compared with mountain bikers.

There are measures that serious mountain bikers can take to lessen the
impact from below.

One is to take frequent rests while biking. Padding in both the bike
seat and bike shorts may also help. Experts also recommend that men be
sure that the seat is raised high enough and that it sits at the
proper angle.

According to Mitterberger's team, bikes with shock absorbers and
suspension systems "are mandatory to reduce the potential risk" of
scrotal injuries. However, they add, riders also need to hone their
technical skills to lessen the chances of injury.

SOURCE: Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, January 2008.
--
I am working on creating wildlife habitat that is off-limits to
humans ("pure habitat"). Want to help? (I spent the previous 8
years fighting auto dependence and road construction.)

Please don't put a cell phone next to any part of your body that you are fond of!

http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande

Thanks for sharing your concern over scrotums with us.

Yes. I know that you guys don't care about your own welfare. Only I
care.
--
I am working on creating wildlife habitat that is off-limits to
humans ("pure habitat"). Want to help? (I spent the previous 8
years fighting auto dependence and road construction.)

Please don't put a cell phone next to any part of your body that you are fond of!

http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande

On Feb 21, 8:52*pm, Mike Vandeman wrote:
On Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:27:33 -0800 (PST), bluezfolk





wrote:
On Feb 19, 9:05 pm, Mike Vandeman wrote:
And cause similar harm to women.

Mike

Hard-core mountain biking may injure the scrotum

Monday, Feb. 18, 2008; 8:27 AM

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men who are serious about mountain biking
may run a serious risk of injuries to the scrotum, a new study
suggests.

Researchers found that, compared with hard-core male cyclists who
stayed on paved roads, those who biked rugged terrain were more likely
to show abnormalities in ultrasound scans of the scrotum.

Fully 94 percent of the 85 mountain bikers had some form of scrotal
abnormality -- most often calcium deposits or cysts. That compared
with 48 percent of 50 on-road cyclists, the researchers report in the
Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine.

It's not clear what the ultrasound abnormalities mean, including
whether they could affect mountain bikers' fertility, according to the
researchers.

"Further studies should be undertaken to determine the clinical
significance of the sonographic changes," write Dr. Michael
Mitterberger and his colleagues at the Medical University Innsbruck in
Austria.

Biking, whether in rough terrain or on paved roads, has been linked to
impotence in men, and it's thought that pressure from the bike seat
can eventually damage blood vessels and nerves. With mountain biking,
the off-road terrain makes the impact on the groin that much greater
and past research has found that male mountain bikers may have a high
prevalence of scrotal injuries.

The current study included men who biked on- or off-road for at least
two hours per day, six days a week. Despite the many miles on-road
cyclists logged, the percentage with scrotal abnormalities was
significantly less when compared with mountain bikers.

There are measures that serious mountain bikers can take to lessen the
impact from below.

One is to take frequent rests while biking. Padding in both the bike
seat and bike shorts may also help. Experts also recommend that men be
sure that the seat is raised high enough and that it sits at the
proper angle.

According to Mitterberger's team, bikes with shock absorbers and
suspension systems "are mandatory to reduce the potential risk" of
scrotal injuries. However, they add, riders also need to hone their
technical skills to lessen the chances of injury.

SOURCE: Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, January 2008.
--
I am working on creating wildlife habitat that is off-limits to
humans ("pure habitat"). Want to help? (I spent the previous 8
years fighting auto dependence and road construction.)

Please don't put a cell phone next to any part of your body that you are fond of!

http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande

Thanks for sharing your concern over scrotums with us.

Yes. I know that you guys don't care about your own welfare. Only I
care.

And itching for some "hands on" treatment, no doubt.

You could spend far less time concentrating on my scrotum. I suspect you
could spend less time working on yours too.