Special Event: Bicycle Fitting, Performance, and Injury Prevention

BICYCLE FITTING SEMINAR

COMFORT, PERFORMANCE, AND INJURY PREVENTION

PRESENTED BY WASHU PT, BIG SHARK, & POWER UP

Wednesday evening, December 10^th

@BIG SHARK BIG BEND, 1155 S. BIG BEND BLVD.

6:30PM-7:00, SOCIAL / 7:00PM – 8:30PM, TALK

Join us for a free presentation on the hot topics of bicycle fitting, how position affects performance and comfort, and the science behind injury prevention and management.

Led by Washington University PT’s lead fitter, Tyler Detmer, Big Shark’s Mike Weiss, and Power Up Coach Jimmy Schneider

Washington University PT, Tyler Detmer will address the most common concerns cyclists experience and how they intersect physical therapy.

Injury prevention-warm up strategies, common exercises, cross training activities and training program to reduce risk of injury.
Bike fit and ergonomics, possible adjustments with a view toward health/pain relief.
1. what to expect from a bike fit with me versus bike fit at the shop.
Biomechanics and pedaling techniques.
Symptom recognition and when to seek out physical therapy
1. Understanding the difference between a cycling fit/position concern and when to involve a physical therapist.
Common issues and concerns and how to address them.
1. Ongoing care and self-maintenance

Big Shark’s Mike Weiss will address:

How to pick the right size bike, the language of sizing and geometry, and some common observations.
Setting expectations, understanding the process of fitting, and what basic fitting looks like.
Making a rider fit the bike, versus having the bike fit the rider.
Discussion of the most common complaints and corrections.

Power Up Training Centers Head Coach, Jimmy Schneider will cover: