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 Short Crank Revolution takes another big step forwards
23/01/2026

The Short Crank Revolution takes another big step forwards

SRAM have just launched their new RED and RED XPLR range of cranks, including 150mm, 155mm and 160mm crank lengths. This positions SRAM as the groupset of ch...

Give this home therapy product a miss folks
06/01/2026

Give this home therapy product a miss folks

I wanted to like this Prungo FluxGo home red light therapy system, featuring red and near infra-red lightwaves, as there is a degree of scientific evidence s...

A Physio Who Recommends Joint Replacement Surgery?
02/01/2026

A Physio Who Recommends Joint Replacement Surgery?

At the age of 52 I was crippled by hip osteoarthritis pain. I couldn't sleep, couldn't stand for 5 minutes, couldn't crouch down or cross my legs. I needed h...

The Amazing New Factor ONE. With a feature we have all been waiting for. (Especially me!)
23/12/2025

The Amazing New Factor ONE. With a feature we have all been waiting for. (Especially me!)

What is the real revolution of the new 2026 model Factor ONE? This "world's fastest road bike" is designed for riding with SHORTER CRANKS, particularly betwe...

Making every cyclist's life simpler, one video at a time!
14/12/2025

Making every cyclist's life simpler, one video at a time!

Re-inflating a tire after a repair or inner tube replacement needn't be difficult or time consuming. When you are out riding, what is the best option? Hand p...

Gravel Goodness!
15/11/2025

Gravel Goodness!

Everyone is riding gravel bikes these days, and I've just upgraded my old entry level bike to a brand new, range topping Trek Checkpoint SL7 Gen 3. With a fu...

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 ...

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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.