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Clavicle Fractures: Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Return to Sport
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Hi Reader, Recently two of my clients as well as renowned DH racer Amaury Pierron fractured a clavicle (collarbone). This lead me to put my knowledge on this common injury into an article to share with the MTB and BMX community. Clavicle fractures are one of the most common injuries in mountain biking, particularly for downhill (DH) riders and BMX racers who experience high-impact crashes, it highlights just how common and serious clavicle fractures can be in the sport. Injury recovery is a complex process that requires careful management through different healing phases. Transitioning between these phases—progressing from pain management to range of motion exercises, then strengthening, and finally sport-specific riding sessions—is key to optimizing recovery and ensuring long-term performance. Each stage of recovery is important to rebuild not just the injured area, but the entire body, so riders can return to full action safely and effectively. Every year, I help multiple riders recover from clavicle fractures, guiding them through the entire process—from the early stages of injury all the way to returning to full action. My background as an Athletic Therapist, Strength Coach, and Mountain Biking Coach allows me to eliminate the gap in traditional healthcare models, providing a comprehensive, seamless approach that covers every aspect of your recovery. Whether you’re recovering from a recent injury or preparing to get back to your peak, I’m here to ensure you return to riding with confidence. Struggling to return to your past performance since an injury? Please reach out for some help! |
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Reader, Let’s face it—this Alberta summer has been soggy. And while our loamy trails are normally a dream to ride, many are clay-based and turn into peanut butter when it rains. Riding them when saturated doesn’t just suck—it causes major trail damage that takes serious volunteer hours and dollars to fix. So, while we all want to ride, being a good trail steward means knowing when to say, “Not today, dirt.” But that doesn’t mean giving up your riding fitness or flow. Here are smart,...
*** I originally wrote this post during the weekend of the race not knowing how Amaury was doing in practice and timed training and was speculating on how he may be able to get himself race ready. In the end Amaury raced and placed 10th in the race. An amazing feat of determination even with all of the medical support he must have had! Amaury Pierron, one of the top riders in downhill racing, is reportedly looking to race this weekend despite suffering a fractured clavicle. His recovery has...
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