{"id":3928,"date":"2022-05-08T16:44:25","date_gmt":"2022-05-08T20:44:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/physioex.impulsionmedia.com\/?post_type=expertise&#038;p=3928"},"modified":"2026-04-23T16:11:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T20:11:56","slug":"cycling-positioning-assessment","status":"publish","type":"expertise","link":"https:\/\/physioextra.ca\/en\/expertise\/cycling-positioning-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling positioning assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What is bike fitting in physiotherapy?<\/h2>\n<p>This service is intended for all types of cyclists who want to improve their posture on the bike, whether they ride a hybrid city bike, road bike, gravel bike, triathlon bike, or mountain bike.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of skill level or experience, all cyclists can benefit from bike fitting to improve comfort, performance, and injury prevention.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reasons for consultation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Relieve cycling-related pain<\/li>\n<li>Improve performance<\/li>\n<li>Prevent injuries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How does a session work?<\/h2>\n<p>A cyclist evaluation and positioning session includes several steps and generally lasts between 90 and 120 minutes, with your bike in the clinic:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A subjective assessment to discuss expectations, goals, and cycling history<\/li>\n<li>A general musculoskeletal evaluation<\/li>\n<li>Bike measurements<\/li>\n<li>Bike fitting and required adjustments<\/li>\n<li>Delivery of a technical summary and an exercise program<\/li>\n<li>An insurance receipt for physiotherapy provided at the end of the session<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Biomechanical assessment and cyclist positioning<\/h2>\n<p>The standard biomechanical assessment in physiotherapy aims to identify the source of any pain or physical limitation that may affect cycling, such as hip stiffness, reduced hamstring flexibility, or a lack of stability in the lumbar region.<\/p>\n<p>Cyclist positioning allows your physiotherapist to assess:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whether bike components are suited to your body type (saddle width, handlebar width, stem length, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Whether your bike is properly adjusted (saddle position, cleats, hoods, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Whether physical limitations identified during the biomechanical assessment affect your comfort and position on the bike<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The evaluation includes a treatment plan that may involve personalized on-bike and off-bike exercises, mechanical bike modifications, advice, and, if needed, follow-up physiotherapy sessions in the clinic.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hut8U0XaCH8?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9877,"template":"","class_list":["post-3928","expertise","type-expertise","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Cycling Positioning Assessment (Bike Fit) | PhysioExtra<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Getting a cycling positioning assessment is an effective way to prevent or treat injuries and improve your performance. 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