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Article from Ricard Huelamo, physiotherapist from Rihuma clinic
This is the article written by Ricard Huelamo, physiotherapist from Rihuma clinic:
Why cyclists need good materials:
Although we all know that today's cycling revolves around a world of high-quality material, one particular brand among all others is medically classed as top end of the range, supremely efficient, comfortable and high-performance.
etxeondo
Pathologies:
Many cyclists, whether professional or enthusiasts, suffer more or less from chafing and sores, above all affecting the crotch and buttocks.
And often a seemingly unimportant injury can turn into something much worse, causing far more serious conditions such as: cysts, boils, perineal complaints, fibrous hypodermatitis, isquiatic bursitis, etc.
These pathologies can largely be avoided by using high-quality technical apparel suited to the purpose.
While using a particular garment won't mean that you'll never suffer from any of the above, we think you should note the enormous difference between using a technologically developed garment or using its "normal" counterpart just because it's cheaper.
According to the results of numerous tests, etxeondo is one of the few brands to offer instant extraordinary quality.
Why is padding, a good strap, a close-fitting, wrinkle-free garment and breathable fabric so important? What a lot of questions in one.
It's no exaggeration to say that a person coming off a bike after an hour's ride could find themselves with a small sore potentially likely to turn into something much more serious. The same could occur in the case of loose-fitting garments causing wrinkles that make us pull them up or down all day, a sure-fire way to end up with chafing.
I find that etxeondo's "average" material is excellent, because the design and cut fit all shapes and sizes perfectly. So what do I mean by this?
I mean that today many brands are wrongly sized, tending to cut their designs too big, so that the more you use the clothes the bigger they get... and we, not wanting to admit that they're too big, make the mistake of going ahead and using them only to end up hurting ourselves.
We think: "well, now that I've bought them, why should I throw them away?" Then you go out for a ride with your friends and notice that they never stop rearranging their shorts and jerseys, making them uncomfortable and more likely to cause an accident.
Well, that's all, I just wanted you to know that sometimes paying just a little bit more means you can forget about problems, ride your bike more comfortably, injury-free, and, above all, have fun while you're out there doing it.
For any queries or doubts, you can call us or write to: www.clinicarihuma.com o ricard@rihuma.com .
Yours,
Ricard Huélamo
Sport physiotherapy
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