A kidney belt is a wide elastic band that is placed around the lower torso that is intended to protect a person's internal organs from damage from either strain or shock.
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Kidney belts are often worn by weightlifters, and, sometimes, by manual laborers and medical patients. They are also used by motorcyclists, especially offroad riders and those engaged in long-distance motorcycle riding, to support the lower back,[1][2][3] and to guard against wind chill. Stuttgart physician Peter Falb has stated that the support provided for motorcyclists is purely psychological; kidneys are naturally strongly supported to the rest of the body.[4]
References
edit- ^ Griffin, Michael M. (1978). Motorcycles from the Inside Out: And how to Keep Them Right Side Up. Prentice-Hall. p. 49. ISBN 978-0-13-604041-5.
- ^ Coyner, Dale (2017). The Essential Guide to Motorcycle Travel, 2nd Edition: Tips, Technology, Advanced Techniques. Motorbooks. p. 127. ISBN 978-0-7603-5761-3.
- ^ Griffin, Al (1972). Motorcycles: A Buyer's & Rider's Guide. Regnery Company. p. 177.
- ^ "Richtig kaufen - Nierengurte". 2Räder. 2009-05-04. Archived from the original on 2012-08-30.
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