In many cases, absolutely! Our goal isn't to automatically take you off the bike.We'll look at your symptoms, training volume, and how your body responds to riding. From there, we'll help you determine what you can continue doing and whether any temporary modifications would be beneficial. We believe movement is an important part of recovery, and whenever possible, we want to help you stay active while you heal.
Not at all! We work with active individuals and outdoor enthusiasts who want to stay healthy and continue doing the activities they love. Many of our cyclists also run, hike, strength train, or participate in other outdoor sports. We look at the whole person, not just one activity or injury.
We don't currently offer traditional bike fitting services. However, we do assess the strength, mobility, and movement limitations that can affect how you feel on your bike. Sometimes discomfort that seems related to bike fit may also involve limitations in your body's ability to tolerate a particular position. If we feel a professional bike fit would be beneficial, we can recommend incorporating one into your overall plan.
Yes! Strength training is an important part of injury prevention, recovery, and cycling performance. We develop individualized strength programs based on your current abilities, riding goals, and areas that need improvement. Whether you're preparing for a big event, working toward longer rides, or simply wanting to feel stronger and more stable on the bike, we can help you build a program that complements your riding.
Your first visit is a 90-minute, one-on-one evaluation. We'll discuss your symptoms, cycling history, training, previous injuries, and goals. From there, we'll assess your mobility, strength, and movement to better understand what's contributing to the problem. Your evaluation also includes treatment, so we can begin addressing your symptoms that day. You'll leave with a clear understanding of our findings and a plan for moving forward.
Absolutely. In fact, recurring injuries are one of the reasons people seek out our approach to physical therapy. Rather than repeatedly treating the same painful area, we work to identify the underlying factors that may be contributing to the problem. This may include strength deficits, mobility restrictions, training demands, previous injuries, or recovery habits. Our goal is to help you build a more resilient body so you can spend less time managing injuries and more time enjoying your bike.
No. In North Carolina, you can schedule an evaluation with a physical therapist without first obtaining a physician referral. If we identify symptoms that warrant additional medical evaluation or imaging, we'll help guide you toward the appropriate next steps.
Mountain Wellness & Physical Therapy is a cash-based, out-of-network practice. This allows us to provide longer, one-on-one sessions focused entirely on your needs and goals without the limitations often associated with insurance-based treatment. We can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement, depending on your plan.
