Thread: Limited leg ROM looking for options.
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Old 08-08-12, 07:51 PM
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Perhaps crank shorteners
Originally Posted by yss
Hello,

10 years ago I had a bad accident and I have limited ROM in my leg - around 60 deg. I would really like to ride a bike with my kids. What are my options? I'd like to stick with a traditional style bike if I could.

Thanks
Bryan
Bryan -

You could try short cranks, or if it's only one leg, perhaps a crank shortener. I did this when I was having knee problems and had limited range of motion.

I got mine at Hostel Shoppe (a recumbent shop, but you can put them on any bike).

Good luck,
Ed
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