This course will provide an evidenced-based and practical approach to the evaluation and treatment of the injured cyclist. Didactic lectures will focus on current literature pertaining to epidemiology, cycling mechanics, and bike fitting. A substantial portion of the course will be devoted to lab, so participants will be confident in performing a full bike fit by the end of the course. The overall course objective is to provide participants with the “whole picture” of rehabilitating injured cyclists with an emphasis on bike fitting.
*Participants will need to either bring a bike to the course or rent a bike from a local shop, recommendations for local shops will be made by available*
Schedule
Day One
8:00am - 9:30am
Epidemiology
9:30am - 10:30am
Anatomy of a bike
10:30am - 11:30am
LAB: Basic bike fitting skills
11:30am - 12:30pm
Lunch
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Bike Fitting Overview/developing practice
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Pedal/Cleat fitting
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Pedal/Cleat fitting lab
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Saddle fitting
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Saddle fitting lab
5:00pm - 5:30pm
Put it to the test! Group cycling ride.
Day Two
8:00am - 8:30am
Day 1 review
8:30am - 9:30am
Day 1 review lab
10:30am - 11:00am
Stem/handle bar fitting
11:00am - 12:00pm
Stem/handle bar fitting lab
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm - 1:30pm
Mountain bike considerations
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Full bike fit
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Written exam
Objectives
- Understand the epidemiology of the overuse injuries in cycling
- Bike fitting to address cycling-related pain
- Describe the role of faulty cycling mechanics in the development of injury
- Evaluate and address common faulty cycling mechanics
TARGET AUDIENCE
- Physical therapists
- Physical therapy assistants
- Occupational therapists
- Occupational therapy assistants
- Chiropractors
- Physicians
- Athletic trainers
- Fitness professionals
PREREQUISITES
- NONE
EDUCATION LEVEL
- Entry-level
