Postural strains are just like they sound, concerning your posture and the musculature that supports it. Postural strains present as discomforts in the musculature, much like the overbearing feeling you might get if you held a child up over your head for 10-15 minutes straight. Bicycle-related postural strains – literally pain in the spine and […]
read onCorpore Sano Physical Therapy and BikePT are in the process of conducting research on bicycling postures in conjunction with the Human Motion Research Lab within the Department of Kinesiology at William Paterson University. The purpose of the study is to examine the relationship between anthropometric (body measurements), bike fit, and cycling efficiency. The William Paterson […]
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Our own Kari Studley’s featured article on Bicycle Paper illustrates three key yoga poses for cyclists that can be added into your training regimen to counterbalance cycling’s traditional forward-flexed positions. Catch it here.
read onA recent study by Strope et al in the American Journal of Mens Health looked at the question of bone mineral density (BMD) and its condition related to the absence or presence of high impact loading (exercise on ground). This is an important question for the bicyclist. Bicyclists are increasing their presence in the research […]
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The saddle in question: The Specialized Toupé The seatpost in question: A two-bolt, counter-tensioning post with protruding screw ends. The Specialized Toupé for better or for worse is a low profile saddle. It is one of those cut out saddles that ages fairly quickly, especially if you are at or over 170lbs. Aging or wear […]
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By popular demand, we have added a September 14-15th BikePT Bronze class. BikePT Bronze is our foundational level class, providing 16 hours of instructional and lab time. Learn the rationale and methodology for working with your cycling clients. Read all about the BikePT Bronze class and register here.
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BikePT will be at Seattle Bike Expo on Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10, 2013. Come by the Corpore Sano/BikePT Booth #504 and say hi.
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After getting comfortable riding a bike, nearly every kid starts jumping their bike off small bumps and big ramps. Some people make a career out of flying on the bike. This daredevil ride by Urban Downhill Champion Marcelo Gutierrez will put the fear (or adrenalin) in your bones. It’s truly inspiring (and scary)! Check out […]
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Improper cleat alignment is a common source of discomfort, chronic knee pain, and injury. It is important to regularly check your cycling cleats for position and wear. Sometimes cleats inadvertently move, which can cause problems. Other times, riders let their cleats wear too far down before changing them, causing more issues. By regularly checking cleats, […]
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What are you doing this off-season? The off-season is roughly a 1-2 month period that occurs at the end of a person’s competitive season. It’s an important time to rest, recover, and do something different than what you just did for the last 8-10 months. The off-season is an important time to refresh your mind […]
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