Cycling Physiotherapy (Clinical Road Bicycle Fitting)

Cycling Physiotherapy (Clinical Road Bicycle Fitting)

Who can benefit from Clinical Bicycle Fitting? 

Clinical bicycle fitting benefits anyone who cycles, regardless of age, cycle type, or skill level. It is especially indicated for those who: 

  • Feel pain or discomfort during bike rides
  • Want to achieve a goal, such as increased strength, endurance, distance, or cardio fitness
  • Are just getting started with cycling, trying a new type of cycling, or returning to cycling after time off or injury

What does a Clinical Bike Fitting session look like?

The session is a TWO-HOUR consultation with a Registered Physiotherapist, who is experienced in and passionate about cycling. The two-hour cycling assessment is $350.

The program generally includes:

  • A consultation aimed at identifying the cyclist’s needs, goals, and any areas of complaint.
  • Assessment of overall flexibility, the strength of relevant muscle groups, and general mobility.
  • Observation of the cyclist’s ride on a bike trainer in the clinic
  • Adjustment of cleat position
  • Adjustment of seat, including saddle height and fore/aft
  • Adjustment of the handlebars
  • A physiotherapy strategy for injury prevention based on your body mechanics and cycling ergonomics.
  • Personalized exercises to address the needs and goals of the cyclist

The session is a basic bike fit (for ROAD bikes only). We use the SARIS FLUID2 Indoor Bike Trainer, compatible with most road bike wheel sizes from 700c-23 to 700c-29. The trainer is compatible with both quick release and thru-axle (thread count 1.0, 1.5, 1.75). For adjustments, we use a torque wrench which is safe for carbon fibre bikes.

If your bike isn’t compatible, and you have your own indoor trainer at home, we also offer homecare clinical bike fitting. A physiotherapist can conduct the road bike fitting in the comfort of your home. Please complete the intake form, and we’ll reach out with more information.

How It Works:

  • First, you will need to complete the following intake to tell us more about your bicycle and your needs.  Based on your location of choice, our client experience lead will email or call you back for more information.
  • Over email or phone, you will be booked for the cycling consultation within the following availability:
    • Cindy Li: Mondays 11am-7pm (Downtown); Tuesdays 10:30am-5:30pm (Cityplace); Wednesdays 1pm-7:30pm (Downtown), Thursdays 7am-1:30pm (Cityplace); and Fridays 8am-2:30pm (Downtown)
    • Erald Osmani: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays 8am-4pm; Wednesdays 12pm-8pm; Saturdays 8am-2pm (Etobicoke – Royal York)
    • William Shantz: Mondays and Wednesdays 8am-2pm (Etobicoke – Royal York); Tuesdays 8am-2pm (Etobicoke – Lakeshore); Thursdays 2pm-8pm (Etobicoke – Lakeshore)

*PLEASE READ PRIOR TO COMPLETING INTAKE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TYPE OF BIKE, INSURANCE, BILLING AND OTHER DETAILS*

Road Bicycle Fitting/Consultation Intake
Please complete the following intake and one of our cycling consultants will contact you within 24 hours. Reminder, this consult is appropriate for ROAD bikes only.

This service is available at:

Cindy Li
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Cindy Li

PT
Registered Physiotherapist, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Running and Cycling Consultant

Cindy Li
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Cindy Li

PT
Registered Physiotherapist, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Running and Cycling Consultant

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Erald Osmani

PT
Registered Physiotherapist, Strength and Conditioning Consultant, Running & Cycling Consultant

William Shantz
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William Shantz

PT
Registered Physiotherapist, Concussion and Vestibular Consultant, Cycling Consultant, Strength and Conditioning Consultant

William Shantz
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William Shantz

PT
Registered Physiotherapist, Concussion and Vestibular Consultant, Cycling Consultant, Strength and Conditioning Consultant

Reviews of our Cycling Program:

Cindy Li helped me resolve back pain issues while cycling, and continued to work with me on flexibility and fitness. She is a very knowledgeable and attentive physiotherapist, and a really nice person.

– Victor P.

I saw Cindy for an assessment and bike fitting ahead of a triathlon after experiencing severe neck pain on long rides during training. She was very attentive and made great recommendations/adjustments that allowed me to cycle in a much more comfortable position.

– Daniel S.

I had a great clinical bike fit with Cindy! She performed a detailed physiotherapy assessment followed by a comprehensive bike fit on the trainer. After adjusting cleats, saddle, and bars I was feeling more efficient, more comfortable and faster on the bike! Couldn’t recommend Cindy enough to get the most out of your bike!

– Graeme.

Erald came to my home for a custom bike fitting session for my Peleton stationary bike. It has only been a couple of weeks since the fitting, but it has already made a world of difference for me. Prior to the fitting, I was experiencing significant pain related to prolonged bike use. After the fitting, the difference is dramatic ……

– Shane S.
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