Hi My Name Is Liz
My story... are you ready...
I'm a physical therapist that was an engineer... and I have rode bikes since I was way way little. Like trying to jump jumps with my training wheels on. (that really happened.. my older brother got in a lot of trouble because I came in with a bloodly face... training wheels don't jump well) That was my first over the bars experience.
Being a physical therapist and a mtn biker hasn't always been the easiest. I had longer hours and less time on the bike. I also looked around me and began to realize how many of my friends and acquaintances were riding in pain. Could this pain be because of imbalances or weaknesses caused from riding? Or could it be that they are underdeveloped and needed to be stronger to ride.
I'm a physical therapist that was an engineer... and I have rode bikes since I was way way little. Like trying to jump jumps with my training wheels on. (that really happened.. my older brother got in a lot of trouble because I came in with a bloodly face... training wheels don't jump well) That was my first over the bars experience.
Being a physical therapist and a mtn biker hasn't always been the easiest. I had longer hours and less time on the bike. I also looked around me and began to realize how many of my friends and acquaintances were riding in pain. Could this pain be because of imbalances or weaknesses caused from riding? Or could it be that they are underdeveloped and needed to be stronger to ride.
|
I also began to notice how much bio-mechanics played a role in how people ride and especially in women. We are shaped different and have different strengths. From my love of mtn biking, love of having a community, love of getting better myself... I began to put some things together and analyze how we move on bike. How we need to move on the bike. And what muscles we needed to be stronger/flexible/reactive to be able to feel more confident and controlled on the bike.
I have been putting together programs and working with mtn bikers individually to help them balance their bodies and in my physical therapy clinic, Blue Ridge BioMechanics. Now I'm bringing that to the world. I have created online training programs and can use video chats to to 1-1 assessments to see what you need to work on to help your riding. If this intrigues you check out my online programs and if you are a Rad Lady Mtn Biker, check out my FB group for the ladies only. That is how The Ride Life was born. |
|