I’ve been seeing Seattle Rehab Specialists for the past couple of months related to a back injury. They’ve offered me new insight and exercises specific to my situation each visit that have helped me progress through a tough situation. Plus, they’re fun. I always leave in better spirits than when I entered
Bike Fitting in Seattle, WA
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Bike Fitting for Every Rider
We offer bike fitting services for all types of bikes, including road bikes, time trial (TT) bikes, mountain bikes, and e-bikes. Is your body hurting from poor form or incorrect biking adjustments? We can help you find out.
We provide bike fitting services for any bike that will fit on our front mount trainer. We use our physical therapy and biomechanics expertise to analyze each rider’s joint angles, body functionality, and positioning. Whether you ride your bike to work each day or go on 50-mile rides, we can optimize your riding experience.
What Is Included in a Bike Fitting?
If you are putting miles on your bike, you want to be sure you’re riding the right bike for your body. Here is what you can expect from our bike fitting service:
Initial Discussion
We learn all about your biking habits. Do you have a mileage goal? Are you looking to change the type of bike you ride? We find out if you are currently experiencing pain as well learn about worries you may have about increasing miles.
Movement Analysis
Demonstrate your riding technique in our office while we use advanced tools to assess your pedaling, body alignment, and biomechanics. We identify any imbalances or improper that could contribute to pain and injury.
Bike Assessment
We take a look at the bike to see if adjustments are necessary in the frame size, seat height, handlebars, and pedals. Looking at your wrist alignment and body position will help us identify any adjustments we need to make on the bike.
Custom Adjustments
We analyze the data for customized adjustments, like altering the seat height, angling the handlebars, or changing the pedal position.
Post-Fit Evaluation
We observe your biomechanics and form again using the new bike adjustments. Sometimes, we need to adjust again. Or we can offer exercises and drills to help you learn the form and implement the changes each time you ride.
Ongoing Support
If pain or injuries persist, you know who to call. We offer continual support to make sure we get this right. We are invested in your cycling experience, so do not hesitate to contact us with your inquiries.
Common Issues Addressed Through Bike Fitting
If you have pain while riding a bike, you are not alone. However, it is possible to ride pain-free. Biking is a low-impact exercise that should be comfortable and easy on your joints. But sometimes, injuries that are preventable occur, like neck and upper back pain, hand and wrist pain, hip pain, foot numbness, knee pain, and lower back pain.
Low back pain and other injuries are prevalent in 84% of cyclists. Rest assured – the injuries are preventable. Our professional bike fitting will eliminate poor form by customizing your bicycle to fit your body, reducing stress on muscles and joints.
Unique Qualifications and Expertise
Seattle Rehab Specialists are certified through the Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Professional Bike Fit program.
Case Study
Kenny, a valued client, could not ride more than 15 miles without severe ITB pain. Despite trying to push through the discomfort, he developed full ITB tendinitis, affecting his daily activities like lunging, stairs, and squatting. During his bike fitting, we discovered that his knee was too flexed at the bottom of the pedal stroke, placing excessive strain on his lateral leg and ITB. We alleviated his pain by adjusting his seat height and position, allowing him to cycle over 50 miles the following month without discomfort.
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This place rocks. The staff is all super friendly, and I highly recommend Seattle Rehab Specialists. They helped me go from lower back pain to the point that I couldn’t tie my shoes, to lifting heavy like I did before my injury