Recumbent Exercise Bicycles

Are stationary recumbent bikes OK to use if you have Ililotibial Band syndrome?

I'm currently recieving physiso therapy on my IT band which I injured from running. Is a staionary recumbent bike a safe way to cross-train, considering my injury?

Public Comments

1. Definitely, I'm a phsyical therapist and I start all my patients with IT band problems on the bike as a warm-up. Just make sure you do your stretches, particularly the IT band stretch when you are finished riding. Also, be sure to listen to your body. If you start riding the bike and your pain level subtanial increases on you, then you need to stop. Good luck!