Bike Fitting
Bike Fitting Explained: Do You Need a Bike Fit?
So you’ve heard of bike fitting but wondered to yourself, do you need a bike fit? Bike fits have become far more common in the general population. When I started doing them in 2011, the average cyclist really only wanted one if they had severe pain issues on their bike. These days, I get cyclists…
Read MoreLachie’s NSW State Gravity Enduro Series 2023 (Mountain Biking)
Lachie is one of our talented physiotherapists and when he’s not expertly healing and guiding our patients to recovery, you can find him conquering the trails as a mountain biking dynamo. Recently, Lachie took on the thrilling challenge of the NSW State Gravity Enduro Series 2023 and boy, did he shine! With sheer determination and…
Read MoreBike Fitting at Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy
The basis of a bike fitting assessment at Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy is to establish a position which enables you to cycle for a long time and frequently, whilst minimising the risk for injury. A large body of research indicates that bike set-up and pedaling technique can both significantly improve cycling performance and minimise the…
Read More7 Tips to Help You Prepare for Longer Bike Rides
Wanting a longer bike ride, now that winter is over? Unfortunately spring here in Australia means we move straight into magpie season! It’s not the best time for cyclists. However there are a few big events coming up and it’s time to start some serious training. If you are anything like me, you have been…
Read MoreJim’s Lower Limb and Cycling Article in Canberra Cyclist Magazine
We just wanted to note Jim’s article that he wrote for the Canberra Cyclist magazine late last year. It is a great read for any cyclist who wants to improve their lower limb strength and their cycling. Jim covers the main areas of the Calf muscles, Quadriceps, Gluteal muscles and the Hamstrings. He’s also included…
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