# \#injury **URL:** https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/tag/injury/19.md [Latest](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/tags.md) --- ## [Hello I have just fractured my femur](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/hello-i-have-just-fractured-my-femur/66820)
**Author:** [@Bulldozer](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Bulldozer)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 6:40am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/hello-i-have-just-fractured-my-femur/66820 "2026-10-22T06:40:21Z")
Hello I have just fractured my femur and trochanter following a slow fall operation placement of a gamma nail, I ask myself a lot of questions for the rest of the bike I am a courier would I find the shape of before? --- ## [Thigh Contusion - Vastus Intermedius injury](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/thigh-contusion-vastus-intermedius-injury/40912)
**Author:** [@MN\_XC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/MN_XC)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 2:38am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/thigh-contusion-vastus-intermedius-injury/40912 "2026-10-13T02:38:16Z")
Nothing here on this injury - hoping others might help inform me. I’m 8 weeks into a severe thigh contusion. A pedal strike flipping me up to my handlebars which applied a tourniquet with my top tube on my upper thigh … --- ## [How many broken bones or serious injuries have you had in cycling?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-many-broken-bones-or-serious-injuries-have-you-had-in-cycling/100087)
**Author:** [@SSaldanha](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/SSaldanha)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 4:05am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-many-broken-bones-or-serious-injuries-have-you-had-in-cycling/100087 "2026-10-02T04:05:42Z")
As well as answering the question in the title, please also say: how long you’ve been cycling for sport; what kind of cycling you do; what your falls or injuries were like or because of what; how you recovered from the… --- ## [What have you broken on your body while riding? Tell us your horror story](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-have-you-broken-on-your-body-while-riding-tell-us-your-horror-story/37155)
**Author:** [@IamDeablo](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/IamDeablo)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-have-you-broken-on-your-body-while-riding-tell-us-your-horror-story/37155 "2026-09-23T13:50:31Z")
Okay I’ll start…I broke my collarbone in 3 pieces and 4 ribs when I caught an edge going around a corner at 50 km/hr. Needed a plate in the collarbone, but I get to tell my kids I am 8% wolverine now. Concrete wins eve… --- ## [\[FAQ\] How to Fix Knee Injuries for Cyclists (Knee Pain)](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/faq-how-to-fix-knee-injuries-for-cyclists-knee-pain/6166)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 1:11am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/faq-how-to-fix-knee-injuries-for-cyclists-knee-pain/6166 "2026-09-05T01:11:00Z")
Knee injuries are common and SO frustrating! Please share what you’ve done to fix them in this thread. DISCLAIMER: This post is LONG, but it’s meant to be a resource on what is working for me and a place for discussion … --- ## [Broken scapula and 4 ribs help](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/broken-scapula-and-4-ribs-help/113264)
**Author:** [@OatyPedaller](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/OatyPedaller)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/broken-scapula-and-4-ribs-help/113264 "2026-08-27T12:33:17Z")
One week ago I had a nasty crash and unfortunately sustained a broken scapula and 4 ribs. I was in hospital for 5 days. Beforehand I was in a pretty average position with myriad other issues going on but was looking for… --- ## [Anyone have surgery for medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/anyone-have-surgery-for-medial-epicondylitis-golfers-elbow/89851)
**Author:** [@BTTG](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/BTTG)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/anyone-have-surgery-for-medial-epicondylitis-golfers-elbow/89851 "2026-08-18T22:12:39Z")
Not a golfer, but I have golfer’s elbow real bad. Been doing conservative treatment (NSAIDS, ice, PT, oral and injectable steroids) for 2 years and surgery is looking imminent at this point. Dr. says 6-8 weeks likely bef… --- ## [Torn shoulder ligament - what next](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/torn-shoulder-ligament-what-next/106233)
**Author:** [@holybinch](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/holybinch)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/torn-shoulder-ligament-what-next/106233 "2026-08-18T22:06:32Z")
Hey all Took a bad fall a few weeks back. Initially it was only the hip that had taken a hit, but when the shoulder ligament tore fully and the bone started protruding, I actually went and saw someone about it. It’s c… --- ## [Returning to training after serious injuries](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/returning-to-training-after-serious-injuries/114140)
**Author:** [@no\_clipping](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/no_clipping)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/returning-to-training-after-serious-injuries/114140 "2026-08-18T22:04:19Z")
Last winter I finally decided enough was enough, I was going to train hard and start entering crits which has been a huge goal of mine for a long time. I spent months grinding out sessions on Zwift and TrainerRoad, diali… --- ## [Who has overcome patellar tendonitis?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/who-has-overcome-patellar-tendonitis/15344)
**Author:** [@Joe](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Joe)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/who-has-overcome-patellar-tendonitis/15344 "2026-08-18T22:01:25Z")
Hello, Just checking in to learn more about patellar tendonitis. I’ve been riding and racing for 30 years now…never had and knee problems in my 20’s, sometimes in the spring ramp up in my 30’s, had a touch of it most sp… --- ## [Knee injury and surgery - a cautionary tale!](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/knee-injury-and-surgery-a-cautionary-tale/101714)
**Author:** [@Alansd1980](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Alansd1980)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/knee-injury-and-surgery-a-cautionary-tale/101714 "2026-06-21T00:20:32Z")
Hey everyone, I wanted to share my recent knee saga in case it helps someone out there going through something similar. I almost ended up getting the wrong surgery, and since there isn’t a ton of information out there on… --- ## [Bike accident, how to move forward](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/bike-accident-how-to-move-forward/105914)
**Author:** [@EFE0dHgu](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/EFE0dHgu)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/bike-accident-how-to-move-forward/105914 "2026-05-24T19:17:44Z")
What do you recommend doing after having a collision with a motor vehicle? take care of self - ER / PCP / PT / ortho / dentist / concussion specialist take bike to shop for damage assessment obtain copy of police repor… --- ## [2 years of chronic knee pain and how I fixed it](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2-years-of-chronic-knee-pain-and-how-i-fixed-it/99589)
**Author:** [@Marlborofranz](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Marlborofranz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/2-years-of-chronic-knee-pain-and-how-i-fixed-it/99589 "2026-04-25T03:31:41Z")
Hey there, I felt I need to share my story about my chronic knee pain that tortured me the past three years on and off the bike. Hopefully this serves as motivation for others that suffer from chronic knee pain without … --- ## [Advice suggestions before a holiday/cycling training camp](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/advice-suggestions-before-a-holiday-cycling-training-camp/112210)
**Author:** [@OatyPedaller](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/OatyPedaller)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 9:05am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/advice-suggestions-before-a-holiday-cycling-training-camp/112210 "2026-03-12T09:05:27Z")
Hi Everyone. The past few weeks have been a nightmare. I had to admitted to hospital due to infections on my fingers and toes that required emergency chilblain treatment. I needed to be in for 5 days and in that time th… --- ## [AI adjustments for injury: How does it work?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ai-adjustments-for-injury-how-does-it-work/111393)
**Author:** [@Tony\_Kung](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Tony_Kung)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 11:51am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ai-adjustments-for-injury-how-does-it-work/111393 "2026-02-22T11:51:46Z")
Hi all, Quick question: I’m currently out of commission with a knee injury. I’ve been failing my workouts and marking them as “Injured,” but I’m wondering if the AI is smart enough to re-calculate my plan based on that? … --- ## [Myofascial pain syndrome in both calves](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/myofascial-pain-syndrome-in-both-calves/38371)
**Author:** [@LPlante](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/LPlante)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/myofascial-pain-syndrome-in-both-calves/38371 "2026-02-02T13:50:12Z")
Hi everyone, I’m looking for some ideas here as I’ve been struggling with myofascial pain in both my calf for the last 5 months. Back in January I seem to suffer mild-moderate strain in both calves by most likely upping… --- ## [Knee issues after replacing insoles](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/knee-issues-after-replacing-insoles/106481)
**Author:** [@hpsims](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/hpsims)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/knee-issues-after-replacing-insoles/106481 "2026-01-01T19:09:47Z")
Every 2-3 years or so I replace my blue body geometry insoles in my specialized shoes. Been doing this for over 10 yrs now. They have good arch support etc. I replace them as a preventative measure as I can feel the supp… --- ## [Low back pain after recovery and core training](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/low-back-pain-after-recovery-and-core-training/99584)
**Author:** [@Tyler\_Desrosiers](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Tyler_Desrosiers)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 8:01pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/low-back-pain-after-recovery-and-core-training/99584 "2025-12-18T20:01:42Z")
I have been having on and off again low back pain. I’m 32 4.0 watts per kg 305w ftp. 170 or so pounds Last year I took 3 months off and did physio and it seemed to mitigate it and it went away. I also got a bike fit an… --- ## [Triggerfinger - process?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/triggerfinger-process/106872)
**Author:** [@Mbonde](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Mbonde)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 2:15am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/triggerfinger-process/106872 "2025-12-18T02:15:22Z")
Hi everyone, I wanted to share my experience with trigger finger and see if others have gone through something similar. About 10 days before a Christmas party, I started noticing a small click in my middle finger in th… --- ## [Tell me about....your repeated shoulder dislocations](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tell-me-about-your-repeated-shoulder-dislocations/102885)
**Author:** [@JoPage](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/JoPage)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 7:26pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tell-me-about-your-repeated-shoulder-dislocations/102885 "2025-12-10T19:26:25Z")
Anyone here a sufferer? I first did mine about 5 years ago. It popped back in quickly that time and was ok for about 3 years. I worked hard physioing it. The consultant said this will be fine without an op, but be caref… --- ## [Sensitive Area Recovery](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/sensitive-area-recovery/19203)
**Author:** [@russell.r.sage](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/russell.r.sage)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 1:39pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/sensitive-area-recovery/19203 "2025-11-03T13:39:09Z")
Seems like lots of questions arising over sensitive areas over the last couple of weeks. here’s another. I noticed a swollen area in the right perineum. No pain, and really no discomfort on the saddle at all. I would… --- ## [The agitated knee thread](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/the-agitated-knee-thread/97638)
**Author:** [@renner](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/renner)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 9:06am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/the-agitated-knee-thread/97638 "2025-09-01T09:06:44Z")
Here’s the story - for many years I’ve had one knee that just gets agitated by riding and ends up being more “clicky” and less “smooth” than the other knee - this is on the inside near the top of the knee cap and feels g… --- ## [Pause plan and account for injury?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/pause-plan-and-account-for-injury/104874)
**Author:** [@Jimi\_Sendrix](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jimi_Sendrix)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2025, 1:58pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/pause-plan-and-account-for-injury/104874 "2025-08-20T13:58:38Z")
Hello my favourite peeps! I wasn’t able to find a thread newer than 2023, so my apologies for the duplicate question. But, I was curious if TR is now able to factor in injuries to a training plan. I recently broke my pel… --- ## [Maintaining after being hit by a car](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/maintaining-after-being-hit-by-a-car/90077)
**Author:** [@jpmerz](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/jpmerz)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 9:42pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/maintaining-after-being-hit-by-a-car/90077 "2025-08-10T21:42:43Z")
A few days ago I had my first serious car vs. bike accident. I was cruising just over 20 mph when a car coming from the other direction on a \`two-way road turned right in front of me (crossing the lane). I hit their rear… --- ## [Recovering from Achilles Tendonitis](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/recovering-from-achilles-tendonitis/15596)
**Author:** [@anthonylane](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/anthonylane)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 7:52pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/recovering-from-achilles-tendonitis/15596 "2025-07-10T19:52:38Z")
I need some insight, feedback, advice regarding Achilles tendon pain. I’m working through some Achilles tendonitis (self-diagnosed) that was brought on after a hard ride back on April 20th. I think high-force low-cadenc… --- ## [AC Joint Separation](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ac-joint-separation/16059)
**Author:** [@Lassefk](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Lassefk)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 6:10am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ac-joint-separation/16059 "2025-06-18T06:10:39Z")
Hey there I separated my AC Joint today (type 3) when I fell during training from my Mountainbike. The Doctor said that they’ll need to put a plate on my Clavicula to help the joint and tendons heal. 6 weeks no outdoo… --- ## [Pneumothorax and broken rib](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/pneumothorax-and-broken-rib/81888)
**Author:** [@rackopacko](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/rackopacko)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2025, 4:40am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/pneumothorax-and-broken-rib/81888 "2025-06-16T04:40:00Z")
After several months of diligent following TR plan indoor through winter, buying first ever deep wheel rims and riding them twice (and o boy have they felt fast)…I fell on my back with a commuter bike on wet asphalt at … --- ## [Anyone had an Intramedullary Nail removed? Your experience in recovery time](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/anyone-had-an-intramedullary-nail-removed-your-experience-in-recovery-time/18379)
**Author:** [@pgyates1983](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/pgyates1983)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 9:04pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/anyone-had-an-intramedullary-nail-removed-your-experience-in-recovery-time/18379 "2025-05-12T21:04:20Z")
I’m purely looking for anecdotal experience here. I’ve talked with my surgeon and have his view on things, and his response is “it depends”. I’m having a proximal femoral nail removed in two weeks. It was inserted follo… --- ## [Back/hip/what's going on?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/back-hip-whats-going-on/64865)
**Author:** [@fleadram](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/fleadram)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 5:31pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/back-hip-whats-going-on/64865 "2025-03-25T17:31:11Z")
Hi, just wanted to see if the collective crowd wisdom could help me get some direction on back/hip pain. I’ve been struggling with lower back/hip pain and referred nerve pain down my leg for about a year now, and it unf… --- ## [Fractured pelvis - no dislocation/surgery](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/fractured-pelvis-no-dislocation-surgery/45925)
**Author:** [@Armadillo](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Armadillo)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2025, 4:06pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/fractured-pelvis-no-dislocation-surgery/45925 "2025-02-25T16:06:04Z")
I came off my bike at the weekend on a wet/icy patch and landed on my side, fracturing my pelvis in a couple of places (acetabular being one). It seems like no surgery is required at this stage, but I’m on crutches and n… [Next page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/tag/injury/19.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=injury)