PHYSIO BIKEFIT COURSE

LEVEL 1-2 COURSE

Formerly Level 1 - 4

Paul Visentini FACP

Save time and money and bundle all your learning into one convenient course by studying Levels 1-2. 
Level 1 is online where you can study anytime, then build on your learning by attending in person for Level 2.

Whilst Level 1 gives the basic tools to assess the body and the bike in cycling, allowing you to initiate the development of your Physio BikeFit practice, Level 2 begins to drill down to more complex analysis and assessment of BikeFit related components. A review of the Level 1 content initiates the Level 2, with a practice and discussion of the basic BikeFit.

We then address the contact points looking at the evidence base around their assessment and management, the biomechanics and functional anatomy that may influence, and finish with a clear mechanism for decision making in fitting at the seat, pedals/shoes and bars. We look at different bike styles and related fit, and most importantly develop our problem solving ability in Physio BikeFit. 

Course Dates

PHYSIO BIKEFIT LEVEL 2

Formerly Level 3-4

In Person Workshops

  • Australia, Melbourne

  • Friday 15 November 2024 | 4:00pm - 9:00pm AEST

  • Saturday 16 November 2024 | 9:00am - 5:00pm AEST

PHYSIO BIKEFIT LEVEL 1

Formerly Level 1 - 2

Course Online & On Demand + Live Workshop

  • Lectures 1-9 available to watch online, on demand

  • Workshop - attend live online, or pre-recorded

  • Live Event/Workshop:

    26th July 2024 | 4:00 - 6:00pm AEST
    4th Oct 2024 | 4:00 - 6:00pm AEST

Live workshops will be recorded; can be re-watched

Once the live workshops have occurred, the new videos will be uploaded shortly after and you will have access to watch and re-watch at any time.

Please note, this course includes a 2 day in person workshop in Melbourne, Australia.

Course Outline

Physio Bike Fit Level 1

Formerly Level 1 - 2

We bring you the world’s leading educational platform into cycling injuries and their management. As the popularity of cycling grows, the scope of bike fitting objectives become more critical, and injury management experts will be increasingly called upon to guide treatment and prevention.

A Physio BikeFit L1-2 course presents a clinical framework for BikeFit practitioners - an immersion into Physio BikeFit methodology, body assessment, rehabilitation, biomechanics and a review of current scientific literature.

At the end of the L1-2 course, you will have an enhanced ability to assess the cycling body, rehabilitate and load manage. You will learn how to fit the bike to the cyclist's body to rule out bikefit as a problem source and have a working knowledge of current cycling science.

Live Workshop - Two Dates

Our Physio BikeFit workshop is a live event programmed for your convenience during 2024, as part of the L1 course (formerly L1-2).

The workshop acts as a refresher, as well as opportunity to consolidate information and ask questions regarding the on-line course. No new material is presented during the workshops.

During the workshop, a Physio BikeFit practical will be repeated and the body assessment and rehabilitation components re-addressed. For those who wish to qualify and complete the course in a shorter timeframe there are recordings of previous workshops available.

Physio Bikefit Level 2

Formerly Level 3-4

Our L2 course is the perfect extension to the L1 course you have previously undertaken. Whilst L1 gives the basic tools to assess the body and the bike in cycling, allowing you to initiate the development of your Physio BikeFit practice, L2 begins to drill down to more complex analysis and assessment of BikeFit related components.

A review of the L1 content initiates the L2, with a practice and discussion of the basic BikeFit. We then address the contact points looking at the evidence base around their assessment and management, the biomechanics and functional anatomy that may influence, and finish with a clear mechanism for decision making in fitting at the (a) seat, (b) pedals/shoes and (c) bars. We look at different bike styles and related fit, and most importantly develop our problem solving ability in Physio BikeFit.

Designed to progress you to the next stage and give you confidence in your management of cyclists and cycling injury.

Take your career to the next level with our new course. Held in person. This course will introduce new material and build on skills developed in Level 1.

Certification credits from the International Bike Fitting Institute apply. APA PD points apply.

Do the Level 1 course fully online

This means you get to:

  • Start, study and finish the online components at your own pace.

  • Access lectures, past recorded workshops, Physio BikeFit Level 1 Workbook, community Facebook group and resources.

  • Post questions and comments to Physio BikeFit community Facebook group.

  • Have direct email access to presenters Dr Rodrigo Bini and Paul Visentini.

  • Attend online workshops and participate in live demonstrations with Q+A.

  • Test your learning outcomes against an online exam.

  • On successful completion we'll issue your Physiosports Physio Bikefit Level 1 certificate.

Qualify for the in-person two day L2 course.

To complete L1-2 as one unit, you will need to:

  • Complete the L1 lectures in order.

  • Complete workshops – either live or recorded.*

  • Attend the in person two day course in your selected city.

  • Complete the L2 quiz and feedback form.

  • On successful completion we will issue you a Physiosports Physio Bikefit Level 1-2 certificate (formerly Level 1-4).

    *If you choose to watch a recorded session you are still welcome to attend the live workshop.

List of Speakers

Paul Visentini | SPECIALIST SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPIST

What’s Included

Level 1

  • 9 pre-recorded lectures of between 45-60 minute each

  • Live & pre-recorded practical workshop including Q&As (approx. 2 hours)

  • PDF of lecture notes including Physio Bikefit templates and Equipment lists.

  • Access to the Physio BikeFit Facebook community.

  • Access to free resources & lectures through Physiosports Education.

Level 2

  • 2 day in-person course.

  • A PDF & hard copy of the L2 manual.

  • A review of your L1 basics.

  • Access to the L1 online course - regardless of when you undertook L1.

  • Hands-on practical components & problem solving.

  • Take home knowledge of saddle, shoe and bars interface Bikefitting.

Course Outline - Level 1

Level 1 Lectures

Lecture 1 – Paul Visentini
– Epidemiology of Cycling Injury & Systematic Review of Risk Factors for Overuse Cycling Injury (45mins)

Lecture 2 – Rodrigo Bini
– Biomechanics of Cycling (60mins).

Lecture 3 – Paul Visentini 
– Mastering Cycling Load – The Cycling Kinetic Chain (60mins).

Lecture 4 – Paul Visentini 
– Physio BikeFit – Theory (60mins).

Lecture 5 – Paul Visentini 
– Interview & Body Assessment – Part 1.

Lecture 6 – Paul Visentini 
– A Model for Overuse Injury in Cycling (60mins).

Lecture 7 – Paul Visentini
– Cycling Body Ax – Part 2 (45mins).

Lecture 8 – Paul Visentini 
– The Squat Masterclass (30mins).

Lecture 9 – Paul Visentini
– Complex Rehabilitation Theory & Cycling Body Ax – Part 3 (30mins).

Level 1 Workshop

Live Event/Online Workshop
Friday 14th June; 26th July; 4th Oct 2024
4:00 - 6:00 pm AEST / 8:00 - 10:00am CEST *

Pre-recorded Workshops are currently online to view and can be watched instead or in addition to joining the Live Online Workshops in 2024

Course Outline - Level 2

LEVEL 1 COURSE REVIEW – Paul Visentini

  • A review of Level 1 - including a Physio BikeFit

  • A review of Level 1 - Physio BikeFit; Body, Injury & Rehabilitation

  • Fitting different styles of bike; Road, Aero, TT & MTB

THE CONTACT POINTS - Paul Visentini

Saddle Fit

  • Theory and evidence around cycling saddles

  • Saddle shape, size and structure

  • Types of bikes and riding in the context of saddles

  • Is it the saddle or the saddle position?

  • The BODY and the SADDLE; assessment, measurement (the full saddle fit process)

  • Technology in saddle fit

Shoe Fit

  • Types of shoes, cleats, pedals, spacers, inserts, wedges

  • Theory, evidence and functional considerations at the foot-pedal interface

  • Matching the foot to the shoe

  • What about inserts?

  • The ultimate cleat position practical

Hands and Bars Fit

  • An introduction to bars and rubbers (hoods) with a road emphasis

  • Bars width measure

  • How can bars and rubbers be adjusted for change to BikeFit

THE TECHNOLOGY - Paul Vistentini 

  • Technology in BikeFit

  • Technology Practical

    • saddle & foot pressure

    • measures & kinematics

PROBLEM SOLVING IN PHYSIO BIKEFIT - Paul Visentini

Case Studies Masterclass: 'More than just numbers'

  • 2-3 Physio BikeFits will be undertaken & discussed

  • Clinical reasoning in the context of BikeFit will be analysed and workshopped.

Presenter Bio’s

 
 
 

Paul Visentini

Specialist Physiotherapist*

Paul Visentini is a Specialist Sports Physiotherapist, with his awarded sub-speciality in the area of lower limb tendinopathy. He completed post graduate studies in Manipulative Physiotherapy in 1994, and designed the VISA Score, a widely used functional outcome measure for Patellar Tendinopathy. He works as a clinician at Physiosports Brighton in Melbourne, Australia.

Paul is an International Bike Fitting Institute Level 4 Bikefitter. He has been involved in Cycling Injury Management at both elite and recreational level, having consulted to the Australian Institute of Sport in Varese, Italy, as well as working with leading NRS teams in Australia: Inform Cycling and Drapac EF. He is completing his Doctorate in Physiotherapy at LaTrobe University, investigating Overuse injuries in cycling.

He recently published Factors associated with overuse injury in cyclists: A systematic review and previously has published Overuse Injuries in Cycling in the Aspetar Sports Medicine Journal.

Paul has a passion for bikefit and cycling injury management, the evidence base involved, and the clinical reasoning process required to achieve the best results.

The ‘Physiosports PhysioBikefit’ course is a platform for the education of Cycling Injury Practitioners and Physio Bikefitters. Presented by Paul and other leaders in the cycling biomechanics and bikefit industry, ‘Physiosports PhysioBikefit’ has now been presented by Paul in both within Australia and internationally since 2013, and is now available on-line.

Dr Rodrigo Bini

Biomechanist

Rodrigo Bini, PhD, is a Lecturer and researcher in Exercise and Sports Biomechanics at La Trobe University – Bendigo Campus in Australia. Currently, Rodrigo is an associate Editor of the Journal of Science and Cycling and the Human Movement journal.

He also is a member of the Editorial Board of the Sports Biomechanics journal, the Journal of Sports Sciences and the European Journal of Sport Science. Rodrigo is also one of the editors and authors of many chapter on the book “Biomechanics of Cycling”, published in 2014.

Rodrigo has published over 60 articles, the majority involving studies on sports biomechanics.

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At the end of your course, you will have an enhanced ability to assess the cycling body, rehabilitate and load manage. You will learn how to fit the bike to the cyclist's body to rule out bike fit as a problem source and have a working knowledge of current cycling science.