Podium Physio

Podium Physio Physiotherapy clinic specialising in the assessment, treatment, management and prevention of sports injuries and general musculoskeletal ailments.

Special interest and experience in cycling injuries and bike fitting.

The reason I keep on talking about shorter cranks is because they are so good for cycling performance! Here I've done so...
19/10/2025

The reason I keep on talking about shorter cranks is because they are so good for cycling performance! Here I've done some more testing and seen some amazing gains to FTP.

When reducing crank length from 175mm to 160mm, I've seen gains of up to 10% FTP average power output (between 11 - 34 watts!), and seen reduction in heart r...

Getting into Gravel? Check out this Checkpoint! And all the other bikes it beats, in a direct comparison
05/10/2025

Getting into Gravel? Check out this Checkpoint!
And all the other bikes it beats, in a direct comparison

After riding the Checkpoint on the beautiful white roads of Tuscany, I was hooked and ready to upgrade my entry level gravel bike. But how does the Trek stac...

We found a cycling adventure in tropical paradise!
20/09/2025

We found a cycling adventure in tropical paradise!

I've just discovered the Ecotrax Adventure Cycling Tour in Fiji! Is this rail carriage cycling adventure a good solution for keeping fit while on holidays? O...

For all you DIY'ers out there. Massage is an integral part of physio in my practice. Here is a great device for you to g...
09/09/2025

For all you DIY'ers out there. Massage is an integral part of physio in my practice. Here is a great device for you to get some of those same benefits at home. A very interesting back story to the Bob and Brad brand also...

Here I provide an independent and unpaid product review of The Bob and Brad Q2 Mini Massage Gun, their entry level electronic self massage device. I discuss ...

For the first time ever, I now know what it is like to ride with a downward tilted saddle, and I ain't going back!
17/08/2025

For the first time ever, I now know what it is like to ride with a downward tilted saddle, and I ain't going back!

I've been giving my Bike Fit clients the same standard advice about Saddle Angle for years. "Keep it LEVEL, or no more than 2 degrees nose down". But now, af...

I don't think I've ever been accused of being AERO or LIGHTWEIGHT, but I can dare to dream!
03/08/2025

I don't think I've ever been accused of being AERO or LIGHTWEIGHT, but I can dare to dream!

Tradition dictates that the best bike for a flat ride or sprint finish is an aero bike, and the best bike for a day of climbing is a lightweight bike. Makes ...

https://youtu.be/rLDHQEpOMaM
27/07/2025

https://youtu.be/rLDHQEpOMaM

I've had complete relief of my joint pain after my 2 recent hip replacements! For years I followed the traditional advice and kept putting off my surgery, bu...

New Hips = New Bike Position LOL!
13/07/2025

New Hips = New Bike Position LOL!

When I had my first total hip replacement 9 months ago, I was relieved to be free of the pain. When I had the second hip done 10 weeks ago, something else am...

I tested this for myself at home. It is TRUE!
06/07/2025

I tested this for myself at home. It is TRUE!

Research tells us that cyclists usually ride at cadence which increases load on the heart and raises the heart rate. But if we pedal more slowly, ie with a l...

NEW HANDLEBAR RULES!Cyclists - you may have seen in the media that the UCI has decided to implement a ruling to prevent ...
18/06/2025

NEW HANDLEBAR RULES!
Cyclists - you may have seen in the media that the UCI has decided to implement a ruling to prevent the use of handlebars smaller than 40cm width (outside to outside). They claim this on the grounds of safety, but unfortunately it limits choice for the rider and discriminates against female riders and shorter / smaller riders, who are historically poorly served by the cycling industry already. If you support choice and intelligent equipment regulations for racing riders, please take a moment to sign the online petition against the decision.

Appeal the UCI’s new handlebar width regulations

Pedalling Rate, RPM, Cadence: What pedal speed should you be riding at?
13/06/2025

Pedalling Rate, RPM, Cadence:
What pedal speed should you be riding at?

Chris Froome's cycling style is definitely unique and has led him to 4 Tour de France victories! What is the secret science behind his ultra fast cadence? Is...

Stance Width and Q Factor demystified...
26/05/2025

Stance Width and Q Factor demystified...

Stance Width and Q Factor are terms that are often used to describe how far apart your feet are on your bike pedals, however Q Factor is actually just a comp...

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975 North East Road
Norwood, SA
5092

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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Sports Physiotherapy Cycling Physiotherapy

Podium Physio provides a fresh approach to the treatment and management of sports injuries, particularly cycling related injuries. Principal Physiotherapist Adrian Barei has extensive experience working with sports injuries and welcomes you to the clinic.