Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Services

Physiotherapy

We treat all forms of musculoskeletal conditions ranging from serious injury to troublesome aches and pains, from every day problems to specific sports injuries. Our aim is to progress patients back to normal activity and address any underlying issues which may have contributed to injury.

Here are a few examples of the techniques we use to address a problem:

• Acupuncture/Dry needling
• Advice regarding pain management
• Core Stability Training and Clinical Pilates
• Cycling/Running analysis
• Exercise Rehabilitation
• Joint mobilisation and manipulation
• Movement retraining
• Postural correction/Ergonomics
• Soft tissue work
• Taping

Physio-led Bike assessment

Cycling is a sport of repetition of almost identical pedal strokes. Any biomechanical problems or imperfections in this repeated movement can, over time, lead to overuse injuries, pain and decreased performance. Problems can arise from the bike (equipment and set up), the way you ride the bike (posture, movement patterns, technique and training), or from what you do when you are off the bike.

A cycling analysis is an assessment of the athlete both on and off the bike, in order to determine the cause of injury or discomfort that may arise from cycling. The aim may be to treat or prevent injury, or to improve performance or comfort. With their knowledge, training and experience in the human body, biomechanics and injury, Physiotherapists are well-equipped to provide this service.

Your Physiotherapist will use a turbo trainer to enable them to assess your individual cycling style on your own bike. We make use of video footage to allow you to view how you sit and move on a bike, something cyclists rarely get the chance to do.

We can make adjustments to your existing bike (saddle, handlebars, cleats), teach you correct posture and techniques to offload certain structures which you will be able to practice with feedback from your Physiotherapist, as well as give you advice on training.

The bike assessment can be done on it’s own, or as a follow up session at any point in your treatment. Remember to bring the kit you ride in including shoes, any spare components you may have (eg. saddles, stem etc), and of course, your bike!

Physio Bike Fit – up to 2hrs

Suitable for anyone seeking a Bike assessment from a Physiotherapy point of view, with an emphasis on biomechanics and movement patterns. You may be experiencing discomfort or inefficiency on the bike, or looking to improve comfort or performance.

• Thorough interview including cycling and injury history, goals and events, current training, and bike equipment
• Musculoskeletal screening tests to identify limitations and potenti al issues. This includes anthropometric measurements, strength, flexibility, stability, and functional movement tests.
• On bike assessment on a turbo trainer
• Making necessary adjustments to current set-up including saddle, cleats and handlebars
• Correcting postures and movement patterns on the bike, practicing pedalling drills
• Recommend changes to components if required and suggestions on where to source
• Email summary of session, including prehab/rehab exercises that may be beneficial and any further recommendations on training and injury prevention

Review – 40min or 60min

Designed for those who have had a Bike assessment at the clinic and would like a follow up for guidance of any exercises or drills given, obtain a more comprehensive prehab/rehab program, or discuss, check or make further changes to bike set up.