NEUROSTRUCTURAL informed bike fitting
your body + your goals = your PERFECT fit
CAN YOU HELP ME?
Are you struggling with a recurring knee problem, neck or back stiffness, numbness/tingling, saddle pain, general discomfort or some other pain holding you back on your bike?
Or are you feeling great and looking for bigger adventures, pushing yourself longer, harder and faster in the saddle, or generally just want to take your cycling to the next level?
I’ve helped thousands of people get more out of their bodies and life and I want to do the same for your specific cycling goals
MY BODY, THE BIKE, OR BOTH?
Without a proper examination of your body from a professional, how could a bike fit ever be properly customized to your biomechanical needs and your cycling goals?
With years of experience and thousands of successful cases on file, it is evident that pain, stiffness or poor performance are not the actual problems but rather symptoms of underlying problems - whether that is in your current fit, body, or both!
By combining our comprehensive chiropractic NeuroStructural Examination of your body’s biomechanics with an on-bike ergonomic examination, we are able to identify underlying mobility, structural and neuromuscular deficits on and off the bike that might need to be corrected and accommodated. This provides for a bike fit that is truly customized to your body and its needs.
Why Get A Bike Fit?
Cycling can be the greatest pleasure when it helps us to better connect with our friends, nature, and ourselves. But like any tool, the more connected your bike is to you, the more you are able to use and enjoy it in the way that you want.
A bike that fits you better is going to be more comfortable and will help you go faster and longer. A bike customized to your body means more fun, fewer injuries, more adventures, better performance & never having to miss out on doing what you love.
OUR PROCESS
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Case Review
The first step is to determine if I can help you reach your goals. I always start with a COMPLIMENTARY Virtual-Fit Case Review to review your case, understand your needs and goals and find out if a NeuroStructural Bike Fit is right for you. This encompasses a thorough clinical review of your case and health as with any patient under my care.
We will determine if an extensive NeuroStrucutral Cycling Examination of your body on and off the bike will be performed.
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Examination
This is the NeuroStructural Examination I perform with every new patient. This is a head-to-toe assessment of every joint, muscle and nerve that could affect your position and performance on the bike. This will help us to understand, like no other fit, how your body should connect with the bike.
Our Cycling-Ergonomic Examination will then identify any problems with your current fit that are incongruent with how your body should be positioned.
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REVIEW OF RESULTS
We will go over the details of your test results. You will gain a better understanding of how your body works, any underlying problems that exist and how you could gain more comfort, power and aerodynamics from customizing your fit exactly to how your body functions.
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Customization
If a problem on-or-off the bike is identified, a customized plan, based on your goals and test results will be designed and presented to you.
You will have the option to have your bike immediately fit to match your function and goals. If necessary, you will also be presented with options to correct any underlying Core Problems with your body off the bike.
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Dialling-It-In
Every one of our cyclists has to opportunity to be re-examined and re-fit after an initial trial period. If any corrections to your Bike-Fit or Corrective Rehabilitation Plan are necessary, they will be made complimentary to optimize your experience on your bike. oes here
FAQS
Do I NEED TO GET ORTHOTICS?
It isn’t a bike fit without a thorough assessment of the feet! To achieve a great bike fit, one needs to customize the foot-pedal interface to optimize comfort & power transfer and minimize the risk of injury. When correcting cleat position is not enough, there are custom and non-custom orthotic and insert options I could use to accommodate your unique foot shape. Read more about custom-cycling insoles here.
Do I really need another fit?
I dont’t know! That is not until a case review and NeuroStructural+Bike-Ergonomic Examination has been performed to determine the nature of the problem.
If your body is functioning well and your bike’s ergonomics are not - then YES!
If your body is the underlying problem but your fit is perfect then maybe NO!
If both are a problem then they can both me immediately addressed or we will refer you to an “approved” provider that can help.
How Long Will It Take?
The Virtual-Fit Case Review will take about 15-20 minutes. This will ensure that the in-person examination is necessary and that you only have to come into the office if it is necessary. When warranted, a comprehensive NeuroStructural+Cycling-Ergonomic Examination will take 45-60 minutes.
If a bike-fit is necessary, this will take approximately 60-120 minutes. A total of 2-3+ hours might be required.
If Corrective Rehabilitation Care is necessary, the plan will be based on a number of factors:
Your goal and objectives.
How dysfunctional the body is
How long you have had these underlying Core Problems.
How Much Will It Cost?
The NeuroStructural and Bike-Ergonomic Examination, Bike-Fit, Measurement Report, and Corrective Rehabilitation plan $500 (* see below regarding insurance coverage)
The cost for existing patients, juniors, team fits and other special circumstances can be discussed during the Virtual-Fit Case Review.
IS This Covered by Third-Party / Extended Health Benefits ?
It depends on your coverage. Check with your insurance provider.
Most insurance plans will cover some or all of an examination performed by a chiropractor. You will be given a detailed invoice for your examination.
Some insurance plans may cover for “ergonomic assessments”
Providing rehabilitation exercises falls within the scope of chiropractic care in Ontario. Some insurance plans will cover for “treatment” performed by a chiropractor. If we need to review Corrective Rehabilitation Exercises, this should fall within this scope.
If custom-made-orthotics are required then they will be recommended. If you have extended health benefits that cover orthotics, you will need to check if a chiropractor can, prescribe, cast and dispense those orthotics. Many insurance plans will require a physicians prescription.
MY PROMISE
I recognize that each cyclist has different goals, worries, body types and reasons for riding their bike. Everyone I consult with is met with empathy, respect and recommendations will always be based on your individual goals and test results. You don’t have to be a racer to have a bike that fits you and helps you get the most out of it.
A consultation is always complimentary. We guarantee to sit down with you in person or virtually to discuss a potential fit and ensure that you’re in the right place to get the care you need before you spend a single penny.
We know you only want to work with the best. I guarantee that I will do everything I can to make sure you are satisfied and rave about your experience.