Richie Cross Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Hi folks, As above, does anyone know of a cycling specific physio? I appreciate they cover everything but I guess I'd like a physio who's a cyclist and understands and can advise on bike positioning etc. Been to a private physio a few years ago but it was only really given exercises rather than being able to talk about the cause etc....if that makes sense? Got a pain in my right knee which isn't good when I'm supposed to be heading to the Pyrenees at the start of June! Had a wee dull ache since the end of last year but it's became more of a sharp pain on the last couple of rides I've been on. Ibuprofen? Cortisone injections!!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancelogan Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 I work in the RAH and know of a good sports physio that does some private work. I'll get his number on Wednesday when I'm back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Richie, Check the Braveheart Forum for Neil McLeod (sp) A cyclist and physio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted April 5, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Richie, You can also refer yourself to Physio at the R.A.H in Paisley, without a doctors appointment, by phoning them direct on 0141 314 6124 / 7112.. Ian.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted April 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Thanks for replies. While I have no idea what a physiotherapy course is like, and no disrespect to physios, the physio/cyclist is a big thing for me as all physios can do doubt help with the problem but I'd like them to be able to help from the bike side of things if that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedalpusher Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 hi richie can't help out on the physio side but can only hope that its not to serious to keep you off the bike keep the chin up brian k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Ritchie, Alison Montgomery is a really good physio. Wife of Ray Montgomery of Kilmarnock FC fame. Has put me back together at least twice. Knows her stuff and understands sports people being one herself. Both Alison and Ray cycle, to what extent I couldn't say but she is worth a try. Not cheap at £30 a session and she lives in Saltcoats which is not too out of your way. I think her number is in the book and I would recommend her without hesitation. The other person you might want to consider is Ian Anderson. I know Ian from way back. Not sure if he does private sessions but he does stay in Beith which is handy. Ian is a cyclist - passed him going in other direction on one of the doon the coast rides. I'll try and hunt his number down for you. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions ginty001 Posted April 5, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Richie, I totally back up Mark's suggestion re Ian Anderson. Ian works at Rosshall Hospital and does indeed do a fair bit of road cycling. Ian has treated me on numerous occasions as part of my recuperation after various knee operations. He is first class, but not sure if he does any private stuff, but would defo be worth a phone call.. Ian...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted April 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 Thanks again. Now you've mentioned him, I'm pretty sure it was Ian Anderson I had when I had the last problem back on 2007. Can't remember talking about him being a cyclist although we may have. Too long ago. My wife gets private health care and we can use Ross Hall so you get your money's worth one you pay the excess. Maybe it was the nature of the last injury (patellar tendonitis) that you could only do so much to but there only seemed to be leg raise type exercises to do. Maybe the tendonitis wasn't bad enough? If Ian did do private it would indeed be handy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Thanks again folks. I checked out Neil Macleod and apart from the fact that he's apparently the current sports physiotherapist for Scottish Cycling, he can do a session with you and your bike and he was available early next week when I'm on days off so it was ideal. Wee bit of a drive but hopefully worth it. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedalpusher Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 hi richie lets us know how you get on and what sort of price does he charge brian k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted April 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Will do. Quoted me at £35 for the initial appointment or £60 and you take your bike etc and he'll check out how you're set up and whether there's a cause etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedalpusher Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 thanks richie might give him a go as the boys on sunday felt that my saddle was a bit low and i'm not sure if i have my shoes set right so it might be worth seeing him just to make sure im in the correct riding postion cheers brian k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted April 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2011 Hi all, Went to see Neil Mcleod today. Got 1hr 45mins for my money and he gave me and my bike a thorough going over. Found out there are a couple of biomechanical issues with my right leg/foot so I'll get some Specialized shoe shims to put in. My right leg tends to kick out as I'm pedalling so hopefully they'll help. My saddle had room to go up the best part of 10mm as well. Having a feel of my tendons, my right knee is a bit swollen so I'll see him for some acupuncture and laser (not sure if that's like ultrasound?) treatment. It appears that the cause was me going from doing low miles quite infrequently to diving straight into hard turbo sessions etc. Good news is that I can still ride my bike but need to have a couple of weeks (if I can get out a couple of times each week) of doing a couple of hours on the flat cycle path in a low gear with a HRM at about 65-75% of max. No hills I was really looking forward to the Dunoon run on Sunday and the knee pain hasn't been 'that' bad..yet....but my sensible head is telling me to take care of it now rather than it getting worse a few weeks before I'm heading to the Pyrenees. See you soon hopefully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedalpusher Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 hi richie good news i think for yourself where abouts is the physio based and how easy was it to get an appointment with him i probably wont make sundays run ,but i could meet you saturday if that helps for company let me know if thats ok my number is 07541224827 cheers brian k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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