Are you getting saddle pain while riding?

Saddle pain in cyclists is very common!

Did you know that saddle pain and saddle sores are one of the most common, but least talked about problems in cyclists, from amateur to elite? Prior to the London Olympics, an anonymous survey revealed that it was the number one reason that members of the British Women’s Cycling Team missed a training session!

The saddle in a road cyclist, typically supports between 60-70% of the cyclist’s weight. It must also allow the pelvis and spine to roll forward for the arms to reach the handlebars, gears and brakes, as well as allow the thighs to slide either side of the seat to push the pedals between 80-100 times per minute. No wonder it is a source of problems!!!

Is it the saddle, or is it my bike position? How do I know which is the problem?

The typical first move for a cyclist with saddle pain is to change the saddle. The international bikefit and research team which Star Physio is a part of has identified that in fact only 20% of saddle pain is due to the incorrect saddle, and 80% is due to incorrect bike fit!

The use of dynamic pressure and stability analysis at the saddle is the only way to accurately identify and correct the issues related to saddle discomfort. Anything else is guesswork really!

Apart from showing us that the weight and pressure on the saddle is correct, this analysis also shows how stable a cyclist is while pedalling, the gold standard for establishing correct saddle height and reach.

Read these blogs for more information:

https://starphysiowa.com.au/saddlecomfort/

https://starphysiowa.com.au/are-you-getting-saddle-pain-while-cycling/

If we do determine that your saddle is the main problem, we are proud to stock the Gebiomized range of saddles exclusively in Western Australia as used by many of the best cyclists and triathletes in the world.

Special Bikefit Offer for West Cycle Dams Challenge Participants

Every physiotherapy bikefit at Star Physio includes Gebiomized saddle pressure analysis as used by the best in the world. Dams Challenge participants get a 10% off all bikefit and physiotherapy services at Star. Call 64249578 today or book online at: https://star-physio-wa.au1.cliniko.com/bookings

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Tim Roach

Elected Director | Off Road

Tim has been in senior leadership and strategic development roles for more than twenty years. He is currently Director of Executive Education in the School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University and is a past Assistant Commissioner and General Manager in the public service. He is an Accountant (FCPA) and sits on the Divisional Council of CPA Australia.

Tim has been involved in racing mountain bikes, BMX and triathlon for many years, both as a father of two children who race and as a past and current bike racer. Tim is the current over-50 State Champion in downhill mountain biking. He is also a very regular and enthusiastic transport cyclist; frequently seen in a suit and tie riding to meetings in the city on a mountain bike.

Denise Sullivan

Chair | Governance & Risk Committee

Denise Sullivan has a career spanning over twenty years in senior management and executive roles in the state public and not-for-profit health sectors.

In her usual role of Director Chronic Disease Prevention with the Western Australian Department of Health, she leads the development of state chronic disease and injury prevention policy and planning frameworks and contributes to the shaping of the national preventive health policy agenda.

Her professional interests cover many aspects of chronic disease and injury prevention encompassing health communications, health promotion and research, public policy on health and workforce planning and development.

She has a particular interest in furthering collaborations with other sectors with a mutual interest in promoting a more active and healthier WA community, and creating and sustaining environments that support this. Denise is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Leadership WA Signature Program, and an Associate Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management and the Australian College of Health Service Managers.

Denise is a recreational cyclist and recent convert to mountain biking (although trainer wheels still on!).