Return to Sport Rehabilitation

Generic rehabilitation does not always address the demands of cycling. Cyclists need strong glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, hip stabilisers, core muscles, and postural control to transfer power efficiently through the pedals. Even a small imbalance can affect watt output, climbing rhythm, sprint response, and endurance over longer rides.

Our injury rehabilitation programmes are focused on identifying weaknesses and improving targeted muscle function. Glynn Moolman uses his experience as a biokineticist, combined with deep cycling knowledge, to assess how your body performs both on and off the bike. His academic background includes a thesis comparing professional cyclists and amateur cyclists, giving EMS Cycling a specialised understanding of what separates efficient riders from riders who struggle to maintain power, rhythm, or control.

EMS Cycling is not only for injured cyclists. It is also for riders who want to improve performance, recruit more muscle fibres, and generate more power through the pedals. By combining EMS with cycling on a trainer and dry land training off the bike, we help you work on the muscles that matter most for your riding goals.

EMS Cycling uses electrical muscle stimulation while you cycle on your own bicycle mounted on a trainer. EMS activates specific muscle groups during movement, helping the body recruit more muscle fibres while performing cycling-related effort.

In simple terms, we look at how your body works on your own bike. We assess where weakness may be limiting performance, then use EMS to stimulate targeted muscles during cycling, and supporting exercises. This helps improve neuromuscular activation, which can contribute to better pedal force, improved control, and more efficient movement.

Reliable Return to Sport Rehabilitation for Cyclists

Returning to sport is not just about feeling “better”. For cyclists, it means being able to ride with strength, confidence, and control again. It means knowing your muscles are activating properly, your body can tolerate load, and your movement patterns are supporting performance rather than holding you back.

Our reliable return to sport rehabilitation approach considers the physical demands of cycling and the specific goals of each rider. Some cyclists need to rebuild strength after injury. Others need to correct muscle imbalances that create fatigue, discomfort, or reduced power. Some riders are not injured at all but want to improve their watt output, sprint ability, or race readiness.

The goal is to help you return to riding with better awareness, better activation, and a stronger platform for performance.

Bring Your Own Bicycle for a More Accurate Assessment

One of the most practical benefits of EMS Cycling is that you bring your own bicycle. This allows us to assess your performance in a more familiar and realistic position, rather than using a generic stationary bike that may not reflect your usual setup.

Your own bike matters because cycling performance is affected by:

• Riding posture
• Bike position
• Pedal stroke mechanics
• Muscle activation patterns
• Comfort and control
• Power transfer
• Stability under effort

By working with your own bicycle on a trainer, we can observe how your body performs in the position you actually use when riding outdoors or competing. This makes the assessment more relevant and helps us create a more targeted plan.

Dry Land Training Off the Bike

EMS Cycling does not stop at the trainer. Dry land training is also used to support strength, balance, control, and targeted muscle development away from the bike.

Off-bike training is important because cyclists often spend long hours in a repetitive riding position. While cycling builds endurance and sport-specific fitness, it may not always correct weakness, imbalance, or poor stabilisation. Dry land exercises help strengthen the body in ways that support better cycling performance.

Combined with EMS and cycling-specific assessment, dry land training helps create a more complete programme for strength, rehabilitation and performance.

Expert Cycling Insight from Glynn Moolman and Maroeska Matthee

EMS Cycling brings together specialist knowledge from experienced cycling professionals. Glynn Moolman, a qualified biokineticist, has a strong background in cycling performance and rehabilitation, supported by academic research into professional and amateur cyclists.

Maroeska Matthee, a multiple champion and Cape Town Cycle Tour medallist, also brings valuable cycling knowledge and practical racing experience to the EMS Cycling environment. This combination of rehabilitation expertise and real cycling insight gives riders a strong support system for performance development and reliable return to sport rehabilitation.

Book Your EMS Cycling Assessment in Tygervalley, Santyger

If you are serious about cycling performance, injury recovery, or getting back to your best on the bike, an EMS Cycling assessment is the ideal starting point. Bring your own bicycle, let us assess how your body performs on the trainer, and experience how EMS and targeted training can help improve muscle recruitment and cycling output.

Whether you are an amateur rider, competitive cyclist, BMX athlete, MTB enthusiast, road cyclist, or track rider, EMS Cycling can support your next step.