What is Cycling/Bicycle Riding?
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Cycling is the use of bicycles, unicycles, tricycles, quadricycles and other similar wheeled vehicles as a means of transport, a form of recreation or a sport. It is done on roads and paths, across open country or even over snow and ice. It is also done on stationary exercise equipment.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 100 | 41 | |
| Parkinson's disease | 20 | 14 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 15 | 5 | |
| Improve flexibility/strength | 9 | 14 | |
| Improve mobility | 7 | 3 |
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- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 18 | |
| None | 66 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Cycling/Bicycle Riding
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle soreness | 3 | |
| Fatigue | 2 | |
| Pain in knee(s) | 2 | |
| Cold sensation in hand(s) | 1 | |
| Muscle aches | 1 | |
| None | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Cycling/Bicycle Riding
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 22 | |
| Side effects too severe | 6 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 5 | |
| Did not seem to work | 2 | |
| Doctor's advice | 1 | |
| I didn't have enough time | 1 |
Duration
Stopped doing Cycling/Bicycle Riding
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 2 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 12 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 3 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 7 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 4 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 5 | |
| 10 years or more | 2 |
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