Biomechanical Gait Analysis:
It is not uncommon for people to feel pain while walking or running. A biomechanical gait analysis is a useful tool in diagnosing the reasons for the pain. A physical therapist first evaluates potential causes for the client's discomfort. Next, the client is filmed from several different angles while walking or running on a treadmill. The therapist will watch the client's body movements from the neck down to the feet, looking for abnormalities that are creating the problem, or that are caused by the problem. Our therapists then use the information obtained in the filming to help them create appropriate gait modification strategies. Gait analysis can be used to prevent and diagnose biomechanical issues and improve performance.

Bike Fit:
Pedaling a bicycle is a very repetitive motion. It is not uncommon for cyclists to accumulate over 5000 revolutions in 1 hour of riding. During your bike fit the clinician will review your medical history, and take into account your cycling goals and any potential physical problems while adjusting your bike. Your seat height, fore-aft position, cleats and wedge placement (if needed) will be adjusted to help reduce injury potential and improve your position on the bike. Adjustments to your stem and handlebars may also be made. Recommendations for other changes (bars, stems, etc.) may also be discussed.

3-Dimensional Cycling Analysis:
Peak Performance 3-D technology aids our staff in analyzing your cycling gait in real time. Six infrared cameras are used to analyze motion in 3 dimensions using advanced computer technology. Reflective markers are placed on specific anatomical landmarks, which allows clinicians to accurately analyze cycling gait. This information is then used to make appropriate changes to the bike. These changes can greatly improve performance, prevent injuries and make cycling more enjoyable.

Lactate Profile:
Lactate profile testing is used to determine an athlete's lactate threshold (LT). Simply put, the LT is the most important physiological marker for success in endurance sports. The best training programs use an accurate measurement of lactate threshold to determine individual training intensities. Training at the appropriate intensity can greatly improve your LT, which is an important predictor of sustained endurance performance. Multiple testing of LT can assess the effectiveness of your training over several months.

VO2 max:
VO2 max (aka maximum oxygen uptake) is an excellent indicator of aerobic fitness. VO2max is the fastest rate at which your body can use oxygen to make energy. The higher your VO2max is, the better your potential for endurance performance. Serial VO2 max testing can also help assess the effectiveness of your training on aerobic capacity.

Nutrition Analysis:
A registered dietitian and sport nutritionist measures your intake using a computerized program and evaluates your eating habits over a three-day period. The results of the analysis are presented to you and recommendations for health and performance including fueling during a competitive event and eating for recovery are made. Make sure your dietary habits are helping, not hurting, your performance.

Nutrition Consultation:
This involves a 45 minute one-on-one consultation (without 3-day food record evaluation) to help you eat better and fuel your activities more effectively.

Body Composition:
Percent body fat is determined using a seven-site skin fold technique and/or bioelectric impedance.