SERVICES

Bike Fit

What is a Physio Bike Fit?

Compass Physiotherapy offers a comprehensive Physio Bike Fit service for Cyclists, Triathletes and Mountain Bikers of all ages and abilities.

The bike is specifically fitted to the individual’s flexibility, stability, anatomical variations and limitations. Cyclists are often surprised how a few subtle changes can make their ride more comfortable, efficient and effective. Now, who doesn’t want that?

The assessment and subsequent fitting will typically last two hours. Most health funds will give benefits for these physiotherapy assessments and any subsequent consultations.

Our Expertise

Riders can benefit from the expertise of our Physiotherapist Ann who is experienced in the assessment of bike positioning, and the assessment of individual biomechanics.

She is an avid competitive mountain biker who also has experience in both road and triathlon disciplines.

As an experienced musculoskeletal clinician, Ann has undertaken additional professional development with Trish Wisby-Roth (the Australian Cycling Team and Olympic Physiotherapist).

She is passionate about teaching and management in the area of Bike Set-Up and ‘Mastering Load’.

Our Bike Fit will allow you to:

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    Reduce the chance of injury when you ride (far cheaper and safer to be fit on your bike than having a course of Physiotherapy once you get injured!)
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    Have a better chance to maximise your performance and improve power output.
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    Maximise your comfort and enjoyment when riding.

How is what we do different to a bike shop fit?

Most bike shops will be able to size you accurately for a bike based on some simple body measurements.

Bike mechanics often use software such as ‘Precision Fit’, ‘Retul’ or the guidelines provided by bike manufacturers to complete your fit.

In our experience if you have no past injury history or discomfort on the bike, if you’re not rapidly increasing your training volume or if you’re not trying to go from an upright commuter position to an aggressive aero time trail position all in one day (not advised!) the shop formula will work well for you.

We aim to offer an adjunct service to the cycling community foremostly targeting people who have pain on the bike and help them get back to doing what they love comfortably. We will work on biomechanical weaknesses on the bike e.g. weak glutes or poor lumbopelvic control and help them improve on these in order to optimise performance… AKA Get free speed!

Who would benefit from a Bike Fit?

Anyone suffering from discomfort on or off the bike will benefit. Commonly seen issues are lower back, knee or neck pain, pins and needles or numbness in the hands, feet, crutch/perineum and cramping especially on long rides.

When people have pain we often see patterns in riding styles, for example a rounded upper back, wandering knees, saddle sliding/tilting and straight elbows. We can help you to correct all of these!

First Half of the Fitting (60min)

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    Full assessment of the rider including a comprehensive physical assessment and musculoskeletal screening to address any deficiencies.
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    Provide an individualised exercise program intended to improve your riding efficiency and minimise injury.
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    Provide advice on riding postures, training loads and physio management that may help to maximise your performance.
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    Thorough report of your current status and any recommendations.
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    Cost $180

Second Half of the Fitting (60min)

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    Analyse your current bike set up.
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    Make any initial modifications to your bike set up.
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    Video analysis of your cycling setup and style.
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    Reassess the response to any initial modifications made to your set up.
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    Improve riding technique and pedal efficiency.
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    Cost $180

FAQs About Bike Fit

How is what we do different to a bike shop fit?

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Most bike shops will be able to size you accurately for a bike based on some simple body measurements. Bike mechanics often use software such as ‘Precision Fit’, ‘Retul’ or the guidelines provided by bike manufacturers to complete your fit.

In our experience if you have no past injury history or discomfort on the bike, if you’re not rapidly increasing your training volume or if you’re not trying to go from an upright commuter position to an aggressive aero time trail position all in one day (not advised!) the shop formula will work well for you.

We aim to offer an adjunct service to the cycling community foremostly targeting people who have pain on the bike and help them get back to doing what they love comfortably. We will work on biomechanical weaknesses on the bike e.g. weak glutes or poor lumbopelvic control and help them improve on these in order to optimise performance… AKA Get free speed!

Who would benefit from a Bike Fit?

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Anyone suffering from discomfort on or off the bike will benefit. Commonly seen issues are lower back, knee or neck pain, pins and needles or numbness in the hands, feet, crutch/perineum and cramping especially on long rides.

When people have pain we often see patterns in riding styles, for example a rounded upper back, wandering knees, saddle sliding/tilting and straight elbows. We can help you to correct all of these!

What will you need?

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•  Your bike.
•  Riding cleats or shoes.
•  Riding knicks/shorts.
•  Any relevant medical reports or past bike fit reports.

What Will You Need?

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    Your bike.
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    Riding cleats or shoes.
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    Riding knicks/shorts.
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    Any relevant medical reports or past bike fit reports.

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