Clinical Bike Fitting
Whether you have just purchased your first bike or an experienced rider a bike fit has the potential to transform your riding experience. At Liam Newton Physiotherapy, we offer something different. We combine the mind and clinical reasoning of an experienced sports Physiotherapist AND trained Bike Fitter to offer you a complete bike fitting process. No longer do you need to see a Physiotherapist for your injury and then a bike fitter for your bike position.
We utilise a comparative testing approach to bike fitting, putting you at the centre of the process. No generic systems or algorithms but rather clinical experience combined with the latest knowledge on cycling biomechanics and bike fitting know how. Our philosophy is a comfortable rider is a fast and happy rider!
Liam is a passionate cyclist himself competing in the Wessex Cyclocross league as well as enjoying weekly rides with his local cycling club and cycling to work! Liam has completed numerous UK sportives as well as the Etape du Tour and is keen to expand his off road riding and bike packing experiences.
Liam’s skill set is highly sort after being the only Physiotherapist who offers bike fitting in Hampshire.
What’s different about a physiotherapist led bike fitting service?
Bike Fitting
What is Involved?
First we get to know you as a rider and person, as this session is all about you. This included a full rider history to established current training load, current and previous injuries/niggles as well as any upcoming physical goals. This then leads into a physical examination consisting of two parts; a musculoskeletal assessment and cycling specific screening. From here an individualised rehabilitation or performance program will be sent to you to work on any areas flagged from your screening and assessment.
The second part of the session is on the bike, where a full bike fit is performed exploring the interaction between your body and the three contact points; the saddle, cleat/shoe interaction and handlebars. Taking the knowledge gained from the physical assessment and your goals, we work with you to offer an individualised fitting experience. No generic systems based on normal distributions, just a two way process with you at the centre throughout.
So if pain or an injury is stopping you enjoying the fantastic freedom and enjoyment that riding a bike can bring you, why not take action and get seen by Hampshire’s leading bike fitting and specialist cycling Physiotherapist.
Full Clinical Bike Fit
- Allow 180mins
- Physio initial assessment & Bike fit
- Cycling specific history (injuries, goals, training)
- Full Injury history, clinical assessment and cycling screening
- Bike fit measurements (saddle height, tilit, set back, reach and drop)
- Feedback on position
- Cleat set up & positioning
- Adjustment of saddle and bars using stem sizer & adjustable handlebars
- PDF session summary
- Individualised rehabilitation plan
Basic Bike Fit
- Allow 120mins
- Cycling specific history (injuries, goals, training)
- Injury history, brief clinical assessment
- Bike fit measurements (saddle height, tilit, set back, reach and drop)
- Feedback on position
- Cleat set up & positioning
- Adjustment of saddle and bars
- PDF session summary
- Advice of rehabilitation plan
