Training

Scott Benjamin, PT, DScPT regularly contributes articles on bicycle-related physical therapy to the Michigan Bicyclist Magazine.

Dr. Benjamin received his undergraduate training from the Michigan Technological University in 1982 and his physical therapy BSc program from the University of Illinois at Chicago. His graduate work was completed at the University of Maryland. He is presently co-author of two books; Artificial Disc Replacement: Post-Surgical Rehabilitation for the Lumbar Spine and also the Cram Session on the Muscular System; an evidenced-based guide to real-life situations. He has authored papers on TDA, multifidus isolation, prolotherapy, lateral epicondylitis, modalities, isokinetic testing and aquatic therapy. Scott teaches continuing education courses nationally and his areas of interests are biomechanics of the spine, lumbar muscle function, sacroiliac joint, manual therapy and rehabilitation.

Keep the winter months rolling as if spring were just around the corner!

“How sublime to look down on the workhouse of nature, to see her clouds, hail, snow, rain, thunder, all fabricated at our feet!”
— Thomas Jefferson

Now that winter is here, we are probably all thinking either about how to stay warm or about going to a warm place. We also may be thinking about biking, where to do it, and what to do to keep in shape during the winter months. Winter is not the time to eat a lot of food and gain 10 pounds while waiting for spring. We need to work in winter to keep our bodies strong, and work out hard so that we don’t waste the spring getting ready for summer. But, we may be asking ourselves, what exercises should we do in the winter?

As we have mentioned before, your legs are powered by your spinal nerves. This gives you the ability to work out more intensely and get ready for biking season. If your job requires a lot of sitting and you find your low back, or even your gluteal region, is aching, you need to think about what exercises will keep you in shape.