Physical therapy built for cyclists
Most cycling injuries are repetitive overload — long miles in a position the body wasn't designed for, weak hips, tight hip flexors from time in the saddle, or a bike fit that's almost right but not quite. A physical therapist can identify what's actually driving your symptoms (body + bike + training) and build a plan that gets you back on the bike without re-aggravating it.
Common cycling injuries we treat
- IT band syndrome — lateral knee pain that flares around mile 20
- Cyclist's knee — patellar tendinitis and anterior knee pain
- Neck and upper back pain from aggressive position
- Low back pain from long rides or weak core
- Hip flexor strain and glute medius tendinopathy
- Handlebar palsy and ulnar nerve compression
- Wrist tendinopathy from long descents and rough terrain
- Saddle-area discomfort and pressure injuries
How PT helps cyclists
Your first visit is an evaluation over video. Your PT asks about your training volume, the types of rides you're doing (commute, group ride, race, gravel, mountain), your bike fit, and what hurts. They'll have you move through the patterns that aggravate your symptoms to identify the underlying drivers.
Treatment is exercise-driven: strengthening for hip and core weaknesses, mobility for stiff joints, progressive loading for tendinopathies, and form/position guidance where bike fit is contributing. You'll get clear load-management guidance — what rides to keep, what to modify, and how to ramp back to long days or hard efforts. Between visits you can message your PT directly if something flares mid-week.
What to expect
First visit is about 60 minutes over a secure video call. Follow-ups are 30–45 minutes. Most cyclists notice meaningful improvement in 2–6 weeks of consistent work. Your program is built around staying on the bike when you safely can — not sitting out a season and losing fitness.