Sports Medicine Cyclists Clinic

Whether you are an avid cyclist, recreational rider, triathlete or commuter in Wisconsin, the UW Health Sports Rehabilitation Cyclists Clinic is committed to keeping you on the roads and trails.

Our team of physical therapists perform a thorough assessment, including bike measurements and a biomechanical fit assessment, followed by bike adjustments and/or physical therapy treatment to return you safely to pain-free riding with decreased risk of re-injury.

About Cycling

Cycling is a repetitive sport, with a rider averaging up to 5,400 pedal revolutions during one hour of cycling. This repetitive load can cause soft tissue in your legs to break down, resulting in pain and inability to ride. Causes of overuse injuries and tissue breakdown are numerous, including muscular imbalances (weakness, inflexibility, leg mal-alignment, leg length discrepancy), improper bike fit, training error and inappropriate pedaling mechanics.

Madison, Wisconsin is consistently rated one of the top places in the United States to bike. With breathtaking scenery and leg crushing hills, Dane County is any cyclist's dream. Unfortunately, cycling does come with its drawbacks. Research has demonstrated that approximately 85 percent of recreational cyclists will sustain an injury, with the knee accounting for 60 percent of cycling overuse injuries.

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Cyclists Clinic: Injury Evaluations (insurance based, physician referral might not be needed)

Biomechanical assessments are used in combination with a thorough musculoskeletal evaluation to address your injury. During the initial evaluation, patients receive:

• Cycling history review
• Physical examination (i.e., flexibility, strength, skeletal alignment, foot structure)
• Biomechanical analysis of cycling technique
• Bike measurements and biomechanical fit assessment
• Treatment plan and bike fit adjustments, as appropriate
• Injury treatment and prevention education
• Follow-up visits scheduled as needed

Cyclists Clinic: Improving Efficiency - Pedaling Technique (1 hour, $250)

• Cycling history review   
• Biomechanical analysis of cycling technique
• Bike measurements and biomechanical fit assessment with adjustments

Cyclists Clinic: Performance Program (1 hour, $250)

• Cycling history review   
• Biomechanical analysis of cycling technique
• Strength and flexibility assessment as it relates to cycling technique   
• Individualized written performance program