Work out the width of your sit bones with this simple technique, to help you choose the most suitable bike saddle

In addition to his Podium Physio practice, APA Sports Physiotherapist Adrian Barei will be taking over ownership of Modbury Physio in June 2021 and commencing consultations. This clinic provides long appointments (1 hour initial consults and 30 minute subsequent consults) to make sure that you get the greatest benefit from each session.&n...

If you are not comfortable on your Mountain Bike, or have an injury from riding, a bike fit at Podium Physio can help.

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Using a waxed chain system on your bike is cleaner, more energy (watt) saving, longer lasting and cheaper in the long run. But what is the process of waxing a chain? This video provides a step by step demonstration. Note that when transitioning to a wax system, your cassette, derailleur and chain rings must be first cleaned and free ...

Identification, causes, treatment and rehabilitation of Tennis Elbow 

When I was looking for a bike maintenance stand, I saw that most were advertised for well over $100. So I put my thinking cap on, did some research, and set about making my own. I've taken a commercially available saw horse, added two platforms, created a mounting system for the front fork, and voila! Yes you could make one of these yourself, but w...

Many cyclists now understand the benefits of performing strength training as part of their overall program. Using free weights is one of the best ways to develop strength and power, to rehabilitate and condition injured areas, and to provide some variety to an otherwise heavily cardio based regime. Here I demonstrate some of the exercises that I do...

If you get tingling and numbness or pain in your hands while cycling, what can you do to fix the problem? Here Adrian Barei from Podium Physio looks at a number of methods to reduce compression of the nerves in your hands and reduce your symptoms 

Do you get tingling, numbness or pain in your hands when you cycle? Find out why this happens and how to fix it. 

In order to best treat and manage an injury, it is vital to understand what is causing the problem. Without a thorough assessment and diagnosis, a targeted treatment strategy is not possible. So how can you achieve this when the cause of an injury is an activity that happens out on the road, far away from the physio clinic? Using the latest technol...

I've just completed the Uni SA Cycling and Recovery clinical trial, and took the opportunity to interview the PhD student behind the research, Noah D'Unienville. He explains his academic progress towards his PhD, what participants in the study actually do, and why cyclists might choose to get involved.  The Uni SA Cycling Training Recovery Stu...

Earlier in the year I enrolled in the Uni SA Cycling and Recovery clinical trial looking at the recuperative benefits of certain foods in endurance training. Participants are divided into 2 groups. Group 1 is given almonds, sultanas and cranberries to snack on each day and group 2 is given oat bars instead. The study has 3 phases of cycling tr...

The 2019 Tour de Cure Discovery Tour was an amazing experience. We covered almost 400 km by bike in only 3 days. The event was very well planned and carried out. The accomodation was very comfortable, the catering was absolutely outstanding (seriously restaurant quality food), the coffee was awesome and feee-flowing, and spirits were high...

​For all of the attendees at my recent fundraising event "The Cyclist's Unfair Advantage", here are the 3 Power Point presentations from the night. Enjoy your recap! Schedule File Name: Cycling-Injuries-Presentation File Size: 1.7 mb Download File Treatment, Maintenance and Prevention of Common Cycling Injuries - Adrian Barei, Sports Physiotherapis...

Evangeline is the Sports Nutrition Lecturer at Uni SA, and one of the speakers at my upcoming education evening for cyclists "The Cyclist's Unfair Advantage", which is a fundraiser for my entry into the 2019 Tour de Cure, raising money for cancer research. In these 2 short videos, Evangeline touches on some elements of  nutrition that are rele...

Dr Max Nelson explains the cycling physiology testing that the Uni SA High Performance Sports Centre has donated as a prize to assist fundraising at "The Cyclist's Unfair Advantage" cyclist education evening on Monday, 20th May 2019. This includes a 6 Second Maximum Sprint Power test and VO2max test. The lucky winner will receive a full report...

​Dr Max Nelson, Sports Scientist, will be presenting at my upcoming cyclist education event and fundraiser "The Cyclist's Unfair Advantage". In this short video (part 2 of 3), Max outlines what he thinks are the key points to getting the most from your training rides, whether you are riding as part of a group, or solo.​ Come to the fundraising...

Dr Max Nelson had kindly offered to present at "The Cyclist's Unfair Advantage", my upcoming cyclist education event on Monday May 20th, 2019. This event is a fundraiser for my entry in the 2019 Tour de Cure ride, raising money for cancer research in South Australia. In this short video (part 1 of 3), Max talks about his background in cycling,...

 What can the amateur cyclist do to achieve better results on the bike in training, group rides and competition? Learn from three experts on cycling health and performance, presenting the latest scientific evidence that will give you the edge you have been looking for. This event is a fundraiser for the Tour de Cure Discovery Tour 2019 and all...