‘Cross is Coming! You asked . . . . and we listened! For years, we would have riders asking for a complete package to get both their body and Bike Fit fully dialed-in for the rigors of Cross season! So, we’re super excited to announce our Cyclocross Accelerator Program package! Our Accelerator Program is specifically deigned and […]
Why sitting is the worst for (most) lower back pain. As a follow-up to our last post about lower back pain, I wanted to share with you another great tip to help with lower bak pain while sitting. For most episodes of lower back pain, symptoms are usually aggravated by bending forwards, such as tying our shoes, and putting our pants on first […]
Winter is in full force- make sure your lower back pain does not! – Kevin Schmidt, PT, MSPT, CMP, Bike PT The kids are now back to school after winter break, and many of us take this time to finally get back into a daily routine, and take care of lingering aches and pains we […]
Urinary Incontinence – A slightly informal introduction to the basics. by Istvan “Ish” Takacs, PT, DPT – “The PT in the Saddle” As a Physical Therapist I would like to drop some of the formalities and would like to educate the reader/rider/cyclist (i.e. you) on this topic. I know for a fact that urinary incontinence [UT] […]
Mindfulness Workshop begins 1/5/19 Our mental outlook significantly influences our physical health! For 2019, we’re excited to offer our 2nd annual Mindfulness workshop to help teach you the tools and strategies to manage our increasingly busy lives, improve our focus and motivation, and break through creative blocks that are common in this time of year. […]
With the onset of the rain this week, it’s always good to review some ‘best practice’ tips for dealing with the weather, while still enjoying your bike commute. Here’s some tips/tricks we’ve learned in 7+ years of car-free commuting in PDX: Always have a spare pair of socks and underwear at the office to change […]
Wrist or hand pain? … Ergonomics to the rescue! As Physical Therapists, we see a great variety of injuries to the entire body, however lately we’ve been seeing a lot more wrist and hand pain attributed to prolonged, daily computer use. More specifically, with prolonged laptop use. Symptoms vary from general fatigue/stiffness in the […]
Welcome to our newest installment, #AskPedalPT! If you have a question you’d like answered in the future by our bike PT experts, e-mail us HERE ! Today’s question: ‘I’m a bike commuter looking to increase my cycling for longer rides/touring. I’ve been using regular, flat pedals and was wondering: Should I get clipless pedals and shoes?’ -New […]
Solving the ‘Knee Pain With Bicycling’ Puzzle by Kevin Schmidt, PT, MSPT, CMP, Bike PT Knee pain is one of the most common (if not THE most common) symptoms a cyclists will experience while riding a bike. Here’s a quick guide to help solve the puzzle of knee pain while riding. 1) Training: “Too Much, […]
Pedal PT named a Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists “When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you […]
