'Cycle Positioning (Bike Fit) and the Treatment of Common Cycling' Injuries

Primary Goal: It is the goal of this seminar that having completed it, you will immediately be able to offer more effective treatment to cyclists and triathletes who have a primary or secondary complaint that is related to the time they spend cycling.

This one day seminar will review current bicycle design features and will examine the implications they have on cyclists from a biomechanical and potentially injurious point of view. We will review common positioning errors and the reasons they arise. We then apply this information to clinical scenarios that often result from positioning errors as well as training errors. The course will include a morning session of theoretical and interactive discussion about seminar topic areas. The afternoon will consist mostly of a hands on lab session in which you will work in small groups to apply the Bike Fit process to selected seminar participants who are able to bring their bicycles to the seminar.

What You Will Learn

Bicycle anatomy 101 for road, tri and mountain bikes
Bike Fit, 3 points in space and how to understand them
'Tri' geometry versus 'road' geometry and why it matters
Aero positioning – how to match the position to the cyclist
Positioning problems and how to fix them
A step by step journey through the 'Bike Fit' process
Optimal pedaling, much more than just pushing
Flexibility tips for cyclists
Common cycling injuries, treatment and prevention tips
Case examples for discussion and problem solving
Afternoon 'hands on' lab session in which participants will work in small groups to apply the bike fit process to volunteers who are able to bring their bikes to the seminar
Understanding of how improper positioning can cause injury or prevent recovery

All of the above will improve your confidence treating and/or coaching cyclists and triathletes and help you gain credibility by demonstrating clear understanding of issues and language specific to this population.