Jay Johannigman on Blogger: Proper Bike Position for Riding Long Distances

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Proper Bike Position for Riding Long Distances

Jay Johannigman reached the rank of Colonel in the US Air Force while serving as a military trauma surgeon. He also spent time as a surgeon at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and is a member of the American College of Surgeons. For leisure, Jay Johannigman enjoys bicycling and rides a couple of thousand miles annually.

Going for a long ride can be uncomfortable if you don't correctly set your bike seat, use the appropriate handlebar grip, and properly adjust your shoe cleats. Using the tips discussed here will boost your performance and alleviate the aches and pains associated with a long day on the saddle.

Set the saddle to the right height. Sitting too high on a bike can cause hip and thigh discomfort, while sitting too low can cause knee pain.

Position the handlebar below the top of the saddle. Make sure it's not too low to avoid pain in the shoulder and lower back. Consider an elbow bend with a near-horizontal forearm to reduce shock while on the road. The handlebar has three parts for riders to hold, so change your grip depending on whether you are climbing a hill, descending, or riding on level roadway.

Adjust your shoe cleats to determine the foot position. The ball of the foot will go over the pedal spindle to reduce the risk of injury and achieve maximum efficiency. Consider adjusting the cleat, so the foot is in line with the direction the bike is traveling.

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About Jay Johannigman

A surgeon with Matrix Providers and adjunct professor of surgery at the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Dr. Jay Johannigman has been working as a trauma and critical care surgeon for more than 25 years. He began his career shortly after receiving his MD from Case Western Reserve University. Already commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant for the USAF Reserves, Dr. Jay Johannigman returned to active duty as a staff surgeon and medical director of the Surgical Critical Care Service at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center after finishing his postdoctoral training.

Upon completion of his active duty service duty obligation, Dr. Johannigman joined the faculty of the University of Cincinnati and served in the Department of Surgery and the Division of Trauma.During the ensuing years he would continue an active presence in both military and civilian medicine. Dr. Johannigman was a founding leader in the establishment of the Cincinnati Center for the Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills (Cincinnati CSTARS). Established in 2001 and continuing to this date, Cincinnati CSTARS was one of the first five Military-Civilian Strategic Partnerships in the United States. . Over the next two decades, he split his time between academic appointments, military roles, and professional positions at civilian hospitals. He would deploy to the combat theaters of Iraq and Afghanistan on seven occasions over the ensuing 18 years; translating the lessons learned at war to the civilian trauma centers of the United States and his home institution. Dr Johannigman has served in trauma leadership positions at the local, state and national level to include serving as State Chair for the Ohio Committee on Trauma as well as Region Chief for the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. In the military arena he has served as a consultant to the Office of the Surgeon of the Air Force as well as a founding member of the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care.

Beyond his academic and professional experience, Dr. Jay Johannigman has maintained an active presence in the professional community as both a member of numerous organizations and a medical researcher. He was involved in nearly 100 peer-reviewed research papers including work in the area of mechanical ventilation, enroute care, resuscitation and whole blood utilization. He continues to be active in both basic science and clinical research investigations.