Bike and back pain cannot be separated when
we discuss the ergonomics, it may be because of poor ergonomic idea and also
poor road and the way we follow traffic rules. Bike ergonomics is not popular
since the Bike considered as dangerous vehicle in western country and in contrast,
bike is an essential mode of transport in Indian context.
Indian road bikes
·
Indian road bikes available from 50 cc to 550 cc
capacity.
·
Type of bikes With gear/ Without gear /
Automatic gear
·
Four different kinds of break system available
in Indian bike
o Front
and back break in hand,
o Front
in hand and back break in leg
o Both
front and back break in hand, back break reinforced with front
o Front
hydraulic break in hand and back drum break in leg
Motor cycle Ergonomics –
A.
Bike
selection and adjustment
1.
Selection of handle bar
a. Handle
bar must be big enough to relax your shoulder joint and shoulder blade in
neutral positions.
b. Too
small handle bar usually stretch shoulder blade (Scapulae) and leads to upper
trapezius, intra scapular muscles, and shoulder pain.
2.
Clutch adjustment
a. Clutch
must kept downward position which enables wrist to be in neutral positions.
b. If
the wrist is in more extension position, leads to lot of wrist pain and nerve
irritation in upper limb
3.
Shock absorbers
a. Shock
absorber usually available with three levels of adjustments and additional
adjustments also available in some bikes, Shock absorber tension can be toned
up periodically if needed.
b. Always
best shock absorber need to enable to prevent back pain.
4.
Rear view mirror
a. Both
side mirrors are enable the comfort rear view while ride and help to prevent
accidents.
b. Too
small handle bar also restricts the rear view mirror view to the person who rides
that can also leads to accidents.
B.
Riding
accessories
5.
Saree guard
a. Most
often, Indian women drape the Saree and sometime travel with chudidhar with big
shawl, Saree guard can prevent the
unwanted avoidable accidents.
6.
Luggage carrier
a. Luggage
carrier can be used if needed.
b. Luggage
box can be fixed if needed to protect the things
c. Usually
luggages are not advised in two wheelers. (Debrief the Scooty... and Splender.
Fxz)
7.
Rider glass
a. Rider
can choose the best quality of riding glass. Appropriate riding glass can
prevent ultra violet radiation and reflection from other vehicle
8.
Helmet & Helmet lock
a. Best
quality of helmet can save the life and avoid serious head injury during the
severe accidents.
b. Helmet
is advised for pillion rider and kids also, not only for rider.
c. Helmet
lock can be used to protect the helmet
C.
Riding
tips to prevent accidents
9.
Seating position
a. Bike
seat can be broader to support full buttock and mid thigh while driving
b. If
there is no proper support for hip, more pressure will be exposed to Ischial
bursa and coccyx leads to ischial bursitis and coxydynia.
10.
Rider’s riding
position
a. Maintain
the spinal curvatures in neutral positions during the drive.
b. If
bending needed, use the hip joint rather lumbar spine
11.
Pillion rider position
a. Side
sitting of pillion rider usually leads to balance loose and more stress on
right side shoulder and arm for riders.
b. Pillion
rider usually advised to be seated in neutral sitting with keeping legs in both
side.
c. Pillion
rider must keep spine straight to prevent back pain.
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