Cycling Analysis Warwick
Our Cycling Analysis Warwick option is a fabulous way for your to ensure your bike and body are working in harmony. This appointment is designed for all levels of cyclists from beginner to elite levels.
You may have already had a great bikefit, but the bike fit looks at the bike and not the body. For cycling efficiencies, you need the bike and the body to work together.
At our 90 minute session we look at not just your bike set up, but how your body moves on the bike. Noting limitations in joint movements and looking at your biomechanics. We are then able to alter either your bike set up or your your biomechanics to ensure your riding position is both efficient and unlikely to cause injuries.
Why have a Cycling Analysis?
The contrast of linear bike mechanics and rotational dynamics of the human body presents challenges for cyclists. Many clients, not just from Warwick but also from wider regions, often arrive with meticulously adjusted bikes, only to struggle with discomfort and a less-than-optimal performance.
The origins of these issues seldom rest solely within the bike’s mechanics. Instead, they frequently trace back to the rider’s biomechanical issues. These far from optimal biomechanical movement patterns can arise from past injuries or, more commonly, habitual movement patterns that are rarely found during a standard bike fitting. This is where our Cycling Analysis Warwick comes in enhancing the conventional bike fitting process.
Allow us to introduce Ian, our cycling expert who conducts our Cycling Analysis Warwick sessions. Ian seamlessly integrates his expert understanding of Biomechanics, Physiotherapy, and Sports Therapy with the specialism of Cycling. His specialist knowledge of both the human body and the bike, leads to an unparalleled service that is guaranteed to get to the source of any cycling problems and heighten your cycling experience in Warwick.
What happens during a Cycling Analysis?
Our 90 minute Cycling Analysis Warwick sessions, utilise a comprehensive assessment, looking at you both on and off the bike.
Our Cycling Analysis Warwick sessions commence with a thorough bio-mechanical evaluation while you’re off the bike. This pivotal step enables us to precisely identify any limitations or weaknesses that might influence your cycling performance.
We begin with a comprehensive posture assessment, looking at your body; the muscles and the joints and how they interact. This gives us an understanding of your muscular health before we start to add the bike into the equation.
Once the off-bike assessment is completed, we start our video analysis of you on the bike. While we frequently employ a turbo trainer to capture video footage of your cycling technique, certain issues might only reveal themselves during real-world cycling. In such scenarios, our seasoned specialist, Ian, will accompany you during your ride, recording your technique for subsequent analysis.
Once we have the video information, we are able to slow movements down so that we don’t just observe the movements of your body on the bike, but start to analyse why you might be having problems.
Once both these aspects are completed, we are able to use of therapy, sports science and biomechanical knowledge to rectify any issues found. We may use hands on work to loosen muscles, we may check firing patterns to see where weaknesses lie. We will then provide you with a strengthening program bespoke to your needs to solve any cycling issues you may have.
Don’t wait until an injury occurs, book on in for a cycling Analysis Warwick and we can start to get you to your full potential cycling wise.
What can we do for Cycling Injuries?
Cycling can often lead to a variety of discomforts and injuries, some arising from ill-fitting configurations, or misaligned bike geometries that fail to complement your body.
Our specialised Cycling Analysis Warwick sessions are designed to promptly pinpoint and rectify these issues through a comprehensive examination of both your body and the bike. Even with a bike fitting that seems perfectly fine, specific challenges tend to emerge, particularly concerning the shoulders, back, and knees. Our assessment methodology encompasses an in depth evaluation, looking at pelvic mobility, knee dynamics, body alignment, as well as of ankle movement assessments.
As an example, a common injury for cyclists is knee pain. During our Cycling Analysis Warwick sessions, we frequently notice knee movements that resemble a figure-eight pattern, which can lead to knee pains, as opposed to knee moving in a linear movement which is preferred.
Once observed, the next step involves understanding why this issue is occurring. It could be linked to the bike’s configuration or limitations within your ankle’s biomechanics. It may even result from inadequate foot strength or limitations in hip movement.
To address these observations, we provide tailored solutions, including precision pedal customisation through shims as needed. We also explore alternatives such as altering pedal type, experimenting with diverse footwear, or adjusting pedal float. In addition, solving the problem may involve focusing solely on your bodies biomechanics. Through a combination of Physiotherapy and Sports Therapy, fortified by specialised strength and flexibility exercises we are generally able to solve your Cycling Injury quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cycling Analysis Warwick
We would chat to you on the phone first as everybody has an individual situation, but in general please bring all your usual cycling gear including your bike(s).
We usually ascertain on the phone whether your bike will fit our turbo trainer. Those with Carbon bikes often prefer to bring their own turbo trainer and this is fine.
In short, yes absolutely. It does not matter how you ride, whether that be racing, as a commute to work, or just a gentle cruise around the country side. The same mechanical principles apply to anyone riding a bike.
Ultimately, every bike needs to work correctly for you and your body mechanics. We frequently analyse people who use Brompton’s and other fully upright bikes, as well as mountain and road bikes.
We are not ‘bike fitters’ but we are trained in bike fitting. Therefore, we will usually ask you to make the actual adjustments yourself to your bike, while you are with us to guide and support you.
If you are not handy with a spanner we do tie in with one of area’s top bike fitters or we can do the adjustments for you but we would need to discuss this in advance.
Ian is our cycling expert. In his younger days he was a Triathlete and has always been a cyclist. He began cycling seriously at 8 years old and built his first true road bike at the age of 11, which he still owns 43 years on!
You can book using our online booking system. Or you can email us or call us directly.
We don’t use receptionists, so when you call or email you get directly either Ian or Gina, who can answer any questions you may have, prior to making a booking.
What Our Clients Say About Us
Michael Jenkins
May 1, 2024 Google
Ian was the third physio I'd seen for a cycling specific hip injury, I wish I'd have found him much sooner! Back to full speed (and duration) on the bike!
Paul Tutton
September 5, 2023
As a recipient of an online bike fit from The Reinge Clinic during the Covid lockdown, I have nothing but good things to say. Ian looked at a number of positional videos I sent him and provided me with great guidance to improve my on-bike TT position. Not only has this helped me attain some decent PB's across a number of courses but it has (as importantly) ensured no knee or back pain - pre, during or post exercise. Highly recommended.
Debbie Cooper
September 5, 2023
I began seeing Gina towards the end of 2020 due to having severe back pain. I have a lower lumbar fusion and 2 slipped discs. After a thorough inspection and assessment Gina was able to begin her diagnosis and spec out a plan for me. At the point of first meeting Gina I was in so much pain that I could barely be touched and now I am able to train, run and cycle again without feeling pain. I am now undergoing running assessments to understand where my issues are, how to rectify them safely and set realistic goals.
Nick Lawton
September 5, 2023
I am a keen cyclist and runner. I visited the Reinge clinic as a result of continued tightness and discomfort in my IT band. Gina was fantastic. Her approach was friendly and professional. She had fantastic knowledge and was able to articulate this in a way that was easy to understand. Gina was focused on addressing the underlying causes of the injury and providing long term solutions. I would highly recommend the reinge clinic for both injuries and ongoing maintenance.
Scott Brookes
September 5, 2023
5 stars for Ian! Deciding to get physio after an injury can be a daunting prospect, especially when trying to find someone who you can trust to take you from being in chronic pain and not being able to move, to moving in the right direction. Ian is extremely passionate about the mechanics of the body and isn't phased by taking on someone with a badly herniated disc. I was told that surgery was looking likely, but I wanted to try all other options first as surgery was no guaranteed silver bullet. Ian has been extremely supportive with explaining the issues, deciphering MRI scans and providing a tailored set of key stretches, both face to face and via videos to help in my road to recovery. I am back now cycling and swimming (better than i was before my injury!) and while i am less dependent on intense sessions with Ian, I am still a regular client as daily life still puts pressures on my body that need a professional to reset. I highly recommend Ian to anyone looking for injury recovery or general physio support, but also for anyone looking to change their mindset towards investing time and effort into trying to future proof their bodies from the risk of issues.
Erik Downey - GB Triathlon
September 5, 2023
As a G.B. Age group Triathlete I have used Ian’s services for several years. He is very efficient at finding the cause of the problem and also treating the symptoms. I initially sought help for stress fractures and with his assistance was able to overcome these and compete in 6 Ironman events without any major injury issues. During my build phase I would attend Ian’s clinic on a monthly basis to ensure my body was given a once over. Ian would be able to spot minor issues and imbalances before they became a problem allowing to continue my training. Thank you Ian for helping me achieve my goals. The only advice I can give is don’t delay seeing Ian as the problem is unlikely to go away on its own.