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At Howard Head Sports Medicine, trained specialists consider factors such as flexibility, joint alignment and existing medical conditions or past surgical procedures that may affect cycling comfort and efficiency. They perform precise adjustments of shoe cleats and saddle height, and they analyze pedal stroke to fine tune your bike.<\/p>\n\n\n

What exactly is a medical bike fit, and why should you consider it?<\/h3>\n\n\n

At its core, a medical bike fit is an assessment and adjustment of a cyclist’s position on their bike to optimize comfort, prevent injury and enhance performance. Unlike a standard bike fitting, which primarily focuses on bike size and basic adjustments, a medical bike fit delves deeper into the rider’s biomechanics and physical health.<\/p>\n\n\n

Who can benefit from a medical bike fit?<\/h3>\n\n\n

Anyone who rides a bike can benefit from a medical bike fit. Whether you’re a casual weekend rider, a daily commuter or a competitive racer, a medical bike fit can provide significant long-term benefits. The best part? Most medical bike fits are covered by insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n

Bike fits are particularly valuable for individuals who experience chronic pain or discomfort while cycling as they can help identify and address the underlying causes of these issues. In addition to enhancing comfort and performance, a medical bike fit can also play a crucial role in injury prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n

Whether you’re seeking relief from discomfort, aiming to improve performance or simply looking to ride more comfortably, a medical bike fit can help you achieve your goals and ride happier, healthier and stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n

How to schedule a bike fit<\/h3>\n\n\n

To schedule an appointment with a Howard Head Sports Medicine medical bike fit expert, contact Howard Head Sports Medicine in Edwards<\/a><\/strong> o \u00c1guila<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

Road Bike Fit: Andrew Broderick<\/a><\/strong> (Edwards)
Mountain Bike Fit: Phillip Galloway<\/a><\/strong> (Edwards)
Experienced in Road & Mountain Bike Fits:<\/strong> Jesse Horton<\/strong><\/a> (Eagle)<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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