Cycling injuries can occur due to a variety of causes, including incorrect positioning, overtraining, biomechanical faults, poor technique and trauma. To effectively manage a cycling injury, a thorough examination investigating each of these factors is required to determine the relative contribution of each, thereby enabling the most appropriate course of action to be taken (eg. modifying training regime, adjusting position on the bike, physiotherapy or referral to other health practitioners).
Taking the time to thoroughly assess the problem from all angles can speed up the recovery process by allowing the most effective management strategy to be implemented early. This not only saves time and minimises training disruption, but may also save money in the long run by reducing the need for extended periods of treatment.
Due to the wide variation in
injury complexity this assessment is not fixed in price. The minimum
booking is 1hr and a sliding fee scale applies for the time taken
thereafter (billed in 5min increments). An approximation of the time
required may be given based on information provided on the phone or via
email but any estimate given is non-binding.
An overview of the possible elements of the assessment is as follows:
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Review of training and injury history
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Physical assessment relevant to the injury
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Full physical/biomechanical screening
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Video analysis on the bike with simultaneous dual-camera capture
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Spinscan to help evaluate pedaling technique and identify power imbalances
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Bike fit
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Short-term training advice
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Report to coach and/or treating health professional
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Therapeutic exercise prescription if appropriate
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Recommendations regarding appropriate management including referral to other health professionals as needed (eg - podiatrist, sports physician, masseuse etc)
- Cost - minimum 1hr booking at
$135, 2nd hour $120/hr, beyond 2hrs $105/hr (health
fund rebate may apply).
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10% off any components needed to achieve fit from Cycleogical
Bike Fit Review Consultation
Where position on the bike has been adjusted to accommodate an injury, a review consultation to fine tune the position once the injury resolves is often required. Re-assessment of the injury is included if required. Usually takes 30mins or less unless fitting new equipment.
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Cost - $65 for 1st 30mins, pro-rata hourly rate thereafter (health fund rebate may apply) $70 as of 1/3/10
Pre-season screening can help identify injury risk-factors or areas for improvement to maximise performance. A screening includes:
- Review of training and injury history as well as goals for the coming season
- Full physical/biomechanical screening
- Assessment of riding position
- Video analysis
- Spinscan analysis of pedaling technique
- Identification of key areas for improvement and written recommendations to address relevant issues
- Cost - $135 (health fund rebate may
apply)
Physiotherapy
While a proper bike fit can often alleviate many cycling problems, some injuries require further intervention and rehabilitation. Ben from Cycle Dynamics is available for physiotherapy consultations at Performance Podiatry.
Physiotherapy can assist you by:
- Providing a diagnosis and education in regards to your injury
- Identify and address pre-disposing/contributing factors
- Help restoring normal function to injured body parts through manual therapy and therapeutic exercise
- Improve flexibility, control and strength
- Liaise with your coach and other health care professionals/fitness providers where necessary to ensure you receive holistic care
Podiatry
Working closely with Ben from Cycle Dynamics are brothers Ben and Kent Sweeting of Performance Podiatry and Physiotherapy. Both are experienced podiatrists who can help manage cycling related lower limb injuries by providing high-quality custom and pre-fabricated orthotics. Lightweight custom carbon fibre orthotics are available where every gram counts.
To make a physio or podiatry booking please call (07) 3846 4800.Note for referring health professionals - Cycle Dynamics has a strict policy of non-solicitation of clients when referrals are received from other health professionals. Clients are always encouraged to return to their original treating practitioner. Where complimentary treatment approaches may be offered to benefit the client, Ben will liase with the original practitioner to discuss integrating treatments into an overall approach.