Open Day December 1st 2007

Thanks to everyone who came along to the Open Day of Saturday December 1st. It was great to see so many new faces and show you a little of what we have to offer. 
 
For many who have never stepped inside a Back pain and sports injury clinic in London before we hope it set a benchmark for you, an expectation for the kind of team and facility that you need when you are in pain or have been injured.
 
For those who have had treatment from physiotherapists, an osteopath or chiropractic previously we're sure the difference was noticeable and you recognised the greater opportunity you have for betterment at Balance with the health and fitness professionals that work in the team. 
 
Physiotherapy
Street Physio was enjoyed by the people out parading Clapham High Street: Carolyn Aldridge, Ato Chandler and Sally Murray spread the word on the day to explain the Balance approach and how much more effective this approach is in providing:
 

• long term solutions to back pain,
• treatment and prevention of sports injuries
• an optimal period of recovery, strengthening and return to full duties and activities  following surgery

Back at Balance's Headquarters some of our large team of physiotherapists  and our podiatrist were on hand to answer the varied and common questions that people have in relation to their aches, pains, injuries, stiff joints and inflexible frames. Whether sporting, occupational, medical, health or fitness related Balance approaches your problem as one of human performance.
 
Strength, conditioning and fitness team.
As is becoming ever more the case people were curious to find out more about Russian Kettlebell training, why it is receiving so much attention in the media and is being brought into mainstream gyms. Since we have been using kettlebells for so long, have gained our knowledge over a prolonged period of time, direct from the people who really know, we are able to give a much clearer picture of the kettlebells benefits and its correct use. Not to mention the other essential tool we have to powerfully develop our athleticism - our own bodyweight.
 
Dietician
Rees Collings set up a great food display to challenge peoples perceptions of what's good, bad and ugly in our day time snacking rituals.
 
Sports massage
Lynn Rae - possibly the most hardworking person of the day - was kept busy demonstrating her deep tissue skills for what seemed like the whole 4 hours. She represented a large team of individuals who provide soft tissue massage at Balance, only taking breaks for mince pies and champagne - unsanctioned by Rees.
 
Pilates Sanctuary
Many came specifically to visit the Pilates Sanctuary and Julia and Alice are sure to be having a busy New Year as you all start a fresh, in pursuit of greater health and fitness.
 

• For anyone who didn't know that we now have an equipped studio for small group and individual pilates teaching call Julia Skene-Wenzel on 07903236088.

 
CycleFit
It was great to see the professional set up that is Cycle Fit www.cyclefit.co.uk come south from Covent Garden to spend the day with us. We already work closely together combining ourknowledge of biomechanics and the movement issues and injuries cyclists are vulnerable to with CycleFit's inside out knowledge of putting bike and human together in synchrony. Despite this collaboration it was invaluable to have them with us to help our cyclists and triathletes understand how essential it is to fit the bike to the individual.