By, Ashley Rutledge

Whether you are new to cycling or have been riding for years, injuries can interfere with your enjoyment of getting on your bike and going for a ride. Physical therapy is a great resource for cyclists of any age and ability! Not only can physical therapy provide recovery from injuries, but it also helps to train your body in new ways to avoid injuries in the first place. Our therapists can evaluate your posture, mobility and find weaknesses to help you maximize performance and avoid pain and injuries commonly associated with cycling.

The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) recently published an article (May 2025) in their PT in Motion newsletter that described how some world-class cyclists saw major gains and rose to the top of their field after seeing a Physical Therapist for preventative therapy. Most people just treat their injuries and do not seek the knowledge of how to avoid the injury all together. After seeing a Physical Therapist, the cyclists were evaluated and went to work on establishing proper, healthy riding mechanics. Not only were the cyclists working in the clinic with their Physical Therapist, but they would also get a customized home-based exercise plan.

CACC Physical Therapy takes this one step further by setting up an individualized exercise plan that you can pull up on your smart phone or computer. There are videos to remind you how to do your exercises. This tool also includes a pain scale tracker, to track your progress, and a journal to note any changes that might be happening. 

Cyclists who have sought preventive therapy with CACC Physical Therapy have seen tremendous benefits in their riding and a reduction in their injuries. Physical therapy addresses riding mechanics that can increase injury risk and corrects them into healthy movement patterns. If you’re noticing pain, stiffness, or discomfort after your rides, or you just aren’t making the progress you feel that you could be or should be making, give your local CACC Physical Therapy office a call.