We see a lot of martial artists and combat athletes at Balance. Men and women from different clubs across London have either searched on google and discovered us or they have heard from friends that not only do the physiotherapists at Balance have an in depth understanding of movement and therefore all sports but also [...]
Entries from February 2009
Technique is everything in combat sports and martial arts
February 27th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Tags: Physiotherapy · elite performance · injury prevention · performance · recreational athlete · speed · sports injury · strength and conditioning · thai boxing · workshops
Ashtanga Yoga returns to Balance
February 13th, 2009 · No Comments
This week saw the return of an Ashtanga Yoga class to Balance in our Clapham SW4 studio.
We’ve started off the first month with a casual drop in class. Depending on what the London lunchtime yoga crowd want we will either stick with the casual drop in or move to a 4 week or 8 week cycle.
Lunchtime [...]
Tags: back pain · fitness · injury prevention · joint health · joint mobility · performance · power
The 777 challenge – a bit more detail…
February 12th, 2009 · 1 Comment
For those interested in the challenge that Oli Dudley is doing with Balance’s sponsorship and G-trainer support here is a bit more information provided by Oli.
THE 777 CHALLENGE – 7in7on7.com
What is it?
The challenge is to run 7 marathons on all 7 continents in 7 consecutive days.
What is the route?
Leg 1 Antarctica
Leg 2 Punta Arenas, Chile
Leg [...]
Tags: adventure · elite performance · extreme · g-trainer · general information · marathon · performance · recreational athlete · running performance · ultradistance
From novice runner to an ultramarathon every day for 7 days
February 11th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Oli Dudley came to Balance after his 10 mile run left him with back pain just after the New Year that left him unable to run without sharp pain.
This is the classic time of the year for the sports injury team and podiatrist at Balance to see those training for the London Marathon start coming [...]
Tags: Physiotherapy · back pain · bodyweight · g-trainer · injury prevention · interval training · kettlebells · performance
