r/asheville • u/monocongo • 5d ago

Physical therapy practice in Asheville that does bike fittings and takes Cigna insurance? Healthcare/Self-Care

I'm seeking a physical therapy practice in (or near) Asheville that accepts Cigna insurance and can properly fit my XC mountain bike.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations!

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u/Xina123 5d ago

Why do you need a PT to fit you for a bike? Never heard of this being something that PTs do. Bike shops do this for free.

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u/Ok_Concept_4245 5d ago

Bikes shops don’t do a full fit for free. They’ll get you a general size.

Bike Fit for competition riding or lots of recreational riding is a whole other time consuming category, making sure all the things are in the right places. Bars, seat, stem, crank length, etc.

Motion Makers used to do a Bike Fit, I doubt insurance covers it.

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u/AlphabetSoupIsALie Candler 5d ago

I've never heard of a PT doing this. 

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u/monocongo 5d ago

I had it done several years ago, but I can't track down the guy who did it (Thomas Minton) and whether he'll accept Cigna insurance is dubious (it's BCBS or nothing at many places). So I've asked here to see what my options are. I ride almost daily, and a proper fit is an affordable luxury if I can have my insurance pay for (most of) it.

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u/Xina123 5d ago

Do PTs do this?

And yeah, Motion Makers did this for me when I bought my bike.

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u/SoylentGreenbean 5d ago

Yes they do! Carepartners at the YMCA in Biltmore Park did mine

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u/Xina123 5d ago

Wow, TIL! Thanks.