Spinal Cord Injury in Mountain Biking: What's the Risk?
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
Many people are interested in mountain biking but are hesitant to try for fear of catastrophic injury. Spinal cord injuries with subsequent paralysis are among the most debilitating injuries someone can obtain, and they do occur in mountain biking. Mountain biking is still a relatively new sport that has gained a global following
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