BBC Science Reporter Victoria Gill’s article is linked to below:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8483401.stm
It describes research that came to the obvious conclusion that if you give a human the chance to take the path of least resistance they will take it, even if the consequences are a down turn in long term efficiency. Well thats my interpretation, but to [...]
Entries Tagged as 'sports injury'
Shoes may have changed how we run – piece from BBC Science journo
February 1st, 2010 · 1 Comment
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Chamonix Ski and Orthopaedic Conference
January 29th, 2010 · No Comments
Updated news piece on main site: http://bit.ly/cxTTQj
Tags: Balance · Physiotherapy · education · extreme · freestyle · general information · orthotics · performance · podiatry · preparation · recovery · recreational athlete · rehabilitation · skiing · sports injury · surgery and operations · winter sports
New York Times article on self-massage products
January 26th, 2010 · No Comments
Just read a well balanced article from the New York Times on self-massage products. The journalist has consulted a number of sources including sports massage consumers, foam roller users, a triathlon coach, an Ironman triathlete and chiropractor, author of “Self-Massage for Athletes” Rich Poley, and the founder and creator of Trigger Point Performance Therapy products [...]
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US promo video for the Alter-G G-trainer treadmill
October 13th, 2009 · No Comments
This a video I found on the Running Competitor website posted by a company promoting the G-trainer for weight loss and elite running performance. Forze like to say “Get Lean, Run Faster!”. Well produced piece of video and a nice explanation of how the G-trainer treadmill works.
Enjoy…
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Great new alternative to foam rollers at Balance!
August 25th, 2009 · 2 Comments
For some time we have sold Trigger Point Performance’s (TPT) “Quadballer” as it is a highly effective tool for removing the tension so many of our clients display in their quads, hip flexors, ITB (iliotibial band), hamstrings and low back. The quadballer allows you to roll through all of these areas whilst keeping your hands [...]
Tags: Uncategorized · back pain · general information · injury prevention · marathon · pain free marathon training · preparation · recovery · rehabilitation · retail · running performance · sports injury · ultradistance
Running shoes – its bad news!
June 18th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Running shoes get a thumbs down from various critics (taken a little of context to be fair). Mick Habgood, podiatrist, and running orthotic specialist offers an alternative view in response:
This is the original article published in the Daily Mail:
http://tinyurl.com/cerpyu
Here is the alternate view from Mick:
Companies like those mentioned seem to create their idea of the [...]
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Frustration of injuries and podiatry
June 18th, 2009 · 2 Comments
I read this blog yesterday whilst searching to see who else was talking about the G-trainer and marathon training. I came across this Addicted to Running Blog:
One pointless podiatrist appointment then another more fruitful one!
If you’ve been reading this blog for some time you’ll know that I’ve been wearing custom made orthotics for pretty much [...]
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Lecture this evening still on despite tube strike
June 9th, 2009 · No Comments
Despite the tube strike the planned lecture as part of Balance’s CPD Evening Lecture series organised by Raph Rinaldi will continue:
Dr Simon Shepard, Team Physiotherapist of CCC Middlesex and CEO of Optima Life will present his research and clinical experience on different methods of monitoring recovery patterns according to various level of activity. This could [...]
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Asics running shoes video
June 1st, 2009 · No Comments
Although Asics are not the only running shoes we recommend we do stock a range of Asics running shoes for men and women because they are a company that puts design before fashion and we tend to find that a large percentage of our client’s biomechanics suit Asics trainers. Mick Habgood the running specialist podiatrist [...]
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Congratulations to Winston Gordon – British Open Judo Gold Medalist
May 7th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Winston has been a regular face at Balance for nearly all of our 8 years, he has had a few bangs in that time and we have enjoyed playing a part in his rehabilitation and strength and conditioning programme. Click on the British Judo website pic below for full results.
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