Bike Med: Recent Episodes
Richard Ingebretsen MD PhD
This podcast series is for bikers and coaches who need to have first aid certification. Or it can help anyone who bikes. It is presented by faculty from the University of Utah School of Medicine Log on to: www.bikemed.org to study and certify.
In July of 2021 a family suffered the ultimate tragedy when their dad, Wil Lundberg died while riding his electric skate board. For the first time ever, he did not wear a helmet. Turning sadness into hope, his wife created a foundation to encourage people to wear helmets. Listen to this amazing story and help her in her mission to save lives. The foundation she started is named after him, WILS FOUNDATION. Their website is: www.wilsfoundation.org
Brian crashed again while riding his bike and this time injured his finger. But his friend was there to help him. Listen as biker Justin Allen tells us about another of Brian's Biking Booboos.
Just when you thought you knew everything you needed to know about the equipment to go biking. Well, we have a great podcast for you to help improve your ride and race. Listen as bike equipment expert Xander Lyman teaches us about how to choose the best biking equipment.
What steps do you follow as you prepare to compete? Listen as racer Justin Allen describes the ins and outs of preparing a personalized training plan.
When you are done with a ride your bottom hurts. Normally we don't pay much attention to what we sit on, but with bike seats, it is important. They not only cause discomfort, but also having the proper seat helps provide much needed power. Listen as Justin Allen tells us what we need to know about bike seats.
We eat them all the time. We all have our opinions on which one we like the best. Listen as Dr. Kary Woodruff helps us understand his important way to help us perform best while bking.
Yikes! A biker's tooth has been knocked out. After you find it, what liquid should you put it in as you travel to the dentist? Listen as wilderness dentist Dr. Paul Schmutz gives us the latest data on the best solutions for that knocked out tooth.
A biker knocks out a tooth . It is on the ground and dirty. Do you know what to do ? This podcast discusses the biker's dilemma of a knocked out tooth.
Brian keeps crashing while riding his bike, and his friend is there to help with his injuries. Listen as Dr. Ken Deaver tells us about Brian's biking booboos.
What are the signs of a concussion? What part of the body does a biker most often complain about after a ride? How do we prevent common bike injuries? In this podcast these important issues are discussed.
Are scabs good or are they bad? What ointment do you put on a scrape? How do you prevent infections? These are discussed in this interesting podcast.
What should you do if you see a biker confused and on the ground? How do you help a biker that is having problems breathing because of asthma? The podcast helps you know how to treat common medical problems found in bikers.
What is the difference between a strain and a sprain? How do you splint a fracture until you can get to help? These and other important topics are covered in this podcast on our muscular skeletal system.
You see a biker go down. What is the first thing you should do? Then what? This podcast outlines the important steps in assessing an injured biker.
What is a vital sign? Which ones are important and which ones should you measure? Listen and find out.
Have you ever thought why a biker will squirt water and their back while biking. Have you ever had muscle cramps after a ride or a race? This podcasts talks all about what happens when a biker is too hot or too cold.