Location Eastside Sports & Rehabilitation Clinic
Showing posts with label Katrina Vogel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Katrina Vogel. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Longer lefts?
During bike fits, we note the cyclist’s need for longer/shorter pedal spindles or need for extenders. At first we did not think it was that big of a deal. However, the need for longer/shorter spindles has become beyond note worthy.
Literally, we are finding AT LEAST 3 of every 5 cyclist’s stance width requires a spindle width longer or shorter than a standard width pedal.
To track this data even more closely we are noting the need per foot being fitted. In other words 5 bike fits would = 10 feet.
We have recorded as high as 9 of 10 feet needing longer or shorter spindles in a weekend of bike fitting (5 bike fits). That means not one cyclist fit on a standard pair of pedals.
While tracking this information, we noticed the left foot needs to be placed more laterally than the right foot to be accurately placed under the knee. At times, we move the right foot in and the left foot out by changing cleat position. Sometimes, we use a shorter right spindle only. In most cases the left spindle needs to be longer. We are starting to gather a LOT of right pedal spacers and we are now asked at least once a week if we sell “left” pedal spacers only.
What does that mean? One day you will not just buy a pair of pedals but be sized for the correct width pedals (per foot). What is the only pedal manufacturer to address this issue? What pedal companies do you wish would figure this out?
To read more - http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/06/news/coaches-panel-why-do-knees-often-track-asymetrically_120495
Literally, we are finding AT LEAST 3 of every 5 cyclist’s stance width requires a spindle width longer or shorter than a standard width pedal.
To track this data even more closely we are noting the need per foot being fitted. In other words 5 bike fits would = 10 feet.
We have recorded as high as 9 of 10 feet needing longer or shorter spindles in a weekend of bike fitting (5 bike fits). That means not one cyclist fit on a standard pair of pedals.
While tracking this information, we noticed the left foot needs to be placed more laterally than the right foot to be accurately placed under the knee. At times, we move the right foot in and the left foot out by changing cleat position. Sometimes, we use a shorter right spindle only. In most cases the left spindle needs to be longer. We are starting to gather a LOT of right pedal spacers and we are now asked at least once a week if we sell “left” pedal spacers only.
What does that mean? One day you will not just buy a pair of pedals but be sized for the correct width pedals (per foot). What is the only pedal manufacturer to address this issue? What pedal companies do you wish would figure this out?
To read more - http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/06/news/coaches-panel-why-do-knees-often-track-asymetrically_120495
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
From our recent clinicians class
A photo from our Clinicians class May 15 & 16
Our most recent clinicians BikeFit class hosted by EastSide Sports and Rehabilitation included Jeff Gray from Superfeet, seated on the left. Kristen Disbrow, PT is working on the Saddle as Kit, Director of Education holds the saddle.
Remember our ITS Wedge “ InSide the Shoe Wedge” is designed to work perfectly with Superfeet the world leading insole for all activities. Give the combination a try and see the results.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
We are finally coming to New York
Final preparation is in place for us to finally visit New York and offer BikeFit Pro Education in the North East.
Mike Fraysse’s Sports Resorts (http://www.mikefrayssesports.com/ ) will be hosting the event.
Specials for room and board to be included for the students and if you are looking to get a bike fit we will also be offering a special for you.
Tentative dates August 7th and 8th More information coming soon at http://www.bikefit.com/
BikeFit
Mike Fraysse’s Sports Resorts (http://www.mikefrayssesports.com/ ) will be hosting the event.
Specials for room and board to be included for the students and if you are looking to get a bike fit we will also be offering a special for you.
Tentative dates August 7th and 8th More information coming soon at http://www.bikefit.com/
BikeFit
Monday, February 22, 2010
Physical Therapy and Clinician's Education dates for Spring/Summer
- April 10-11, 2010, Kirkland, WA - USA (Green Level Education)
- April 24-25, 2010, Portland, OR - USA (Green Level Education)
- May 15-16, 2010, Kirkland, WA - USA (Green Level Education)
- June 19-20, 2010, Kirkland, WA - USA (Red Level Education)
http://bikefit.com/schedule10.php
- April 24-25, 2010, Portland, OR - USA (Green Level Education)
- May 15-16, 2010, Kirkland, WA - USA (Green Level Education)
- June 19-20, 2010, Kirkland, WA - USA (Red Level Education)
http://bikefit.com/schedule10.php
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