Custom Bike Fit for Cyclists
- “My arms go numb.”
- “I have pain in my feet.”
- “My back feels terrible.”
- “I have neck pain and/or headaches when riding.”
- “My arms are numb. My back feels terrible. I have neck pain and headaches while I’m riding.”
The combination of poor form, bad mechanics, and not enough rest between sessions is detrimental.
In this quick video, learn from the industry insiders! Join triathlete Milica McDowell, DPT, and USA cycling coach and Ironman Paul Herberger, CPT, as they walk you through how to do a bike fit in your own clinic:
- Optimal biomechanical angles for each type of biker
- Customized approaches for comfort versus performance
Anyone with money can buy an elite level bike, but that doesn’t mean the equipment is set to fit them properly. These quick adjustments will have a significant positive outcome for your patients and best of all...you won’t need any fancy equipment!
Dr. Milica McDowell is an orthopedic physical therapist with over 20 years of experience. She’s owned a sports medicine practice in Bozeman, MT for 20 years, was a university faculty in human performance and most recently worked for Rocktape for 8 years in professional education and business development. She is an author of numerous global continuing education courses, has worked as a textbook editor and is an author of numerous professional and lay publications. Her current role is the VP of Product for Physitrack, a company based in London, that puts e-learning and helpful technologies in the hands of medical, wellness and fitness professionals globally. When she’s not researching, writing courses, or educating others, you can find Dr. Milica running, skiing, cooking or enjoying the outdoors with her active family.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Milica McDowell is the co-founder of Epic Fitness Center and has an employment relationship with Physitrack, LLC. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Milica McDowell has no relevant non-financial relationships.
Paul Herberger, BS, CPT CF-2, is a Certified Personal Trainer, CrossFit Judge and Level 2 Certified CrossFit coach. He is also a Certified Ironman Triathlon coach who has coached numerous athletes to the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii and Ironman 70.3 World Championships. Additionally, Paul holds coaching certifications from USA Swimming and USA Cycling. Paul owns and operates Epic Fitness, a functional fitness center in Bozeman, Montana, where he manages a staff of coaches and trainers and oversees both in-person and virtual training programs. A former professional Big Mountain Skier, Paul competed on the Freeride World Tour for 12 years and during his Ironman triathlon career qualified for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships and North American 70.3 Championships. Paul has participated in numerous research studies, is a contributing developer of continuing education courses for RockTape and TriggerPoint and enjoys mentoring up-and-coming coaches and trainers. In his free time, Paul loves to surf, ski, and CrossFit.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Paul Herberger is the co-owner of Epic Athletics & Performance and the owner of Peak Health Personal Training, LLC. He is a certified personal trainer with Clearwater Therapeutics Physical Therapy. Paul Herberger receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Paul Herberger has no relevant non-financial relationships.
