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Kinesiotherapy for cyclists in Timișoara — pain, prevention and performance

12/05/2026

## Cycling and your body Timișoara and its surroundings offer excellent cycling routes. But long hours in the saddle, the bent position, and repetitive pedaling create specific demands: knee, back, neck, and hand pain. ## Common cyclist problems - **Anterior knee pain** (patellofemoral syndrome) — most common - **Back pain** — lumbar compression in the pedaling position - **Neck and shoulder pain** — from the bent position - **Hand numbness** — nerve compression on the handlebars - **Hip pain** — muscle imbalances in the kinetic chain ## Cyclist assessment I work with amateur and semi-professional cyclists for: 1. **Functional bike fitting** — evaluate body-bike compatibility 2. **Pedaling biomechanics analysis** — identify compensations and imbalances 3. **Strengthening program** — glutes, hip stabilizers, core 4. **Specific mobility** — hip flexors, piriformis, posterior chain ## New season — preventive assessment Before increasing training volume for summer, a preventive assessment can prevent months of recovery. Ideal for cyclists preparing for an event or aiming for a new personal best. **Book a cyclist assessment →**