Although at Balance Performance we see people from every conceivable background, across a range of ages and physical abilities one of our largest group of clients is runners – LOTS of marathon and ultramarathon runners as well as recreational, keep fit, run around Clapham and Wandsworth common type runners. With that in mind I asked […]
We passionately believe at Balance Performance, and have observed in our Clapham facility since 2001, that what London’s adults need most – whether as part of the city workforce or it’s sporting and running communities – is greater movement awareness, fluidity and control. As this develops the strength and fitness achieved with our sports specific […]
Balance has a long standing connection with Stephen Aish of The Strength Academy going back to when we first started using Kettlebells in 2003. We are very pleased to be hosting Stephen and The Strength Academy for: ” a 4 hour public workshop, teaching complete beginners how to safely and correctly use kettlebells October 7th 2012 […]
Congratulations to Alistair and Jonny Brownlee on their terrific performance in the Olympic Triathlon. Triathon is the fastest growing sport in the UK and we are delighted to see growing numbers of tri- athletes coming into Balance each season to receive treatment, improve their preparations and recovery from competition. We continue to work and support […]
A unique workshop to enhance your running experience by engaging in meditation practices. It will introduce the practice of mindful running, training ourselves to be fully present while we are running. The workshop is based on Sakyong Mipham’s book, Running with the Mind of Meditation: Lessons for Training the Body and the Mind. The workshop will […]
Increasingly athletes are being seen with bright coloured tape on their bodies, this is kinesiology tape. It is a light elastic tape that can be used for helping with musculoskeletal problems which can arise from overuse injuries, muscle strains or spasms, and swelling. Properties that make the tape appealing to athletes is its elasticity in […]
Barefoot Running is controversial. I’ve heard it said of barefoot running that “it’s unnatural!”, some in the running press, amongst physios and sports therapists feel that its a recipe for sports injuries, particularly around the ankle and achilles tendon. On the other hand proponents feel barefoot running reduces risks of chronic injuries, increases running efficiency […]
Dr Lucy Goldby has written a fantastic article on the Alter G treadmill (G-Trainer) that has appeared on Run Britain’s website. Run Britain is the largest online group for road running in the UK. Balance has now had their Alter-G for over three years and firmly believe that a tool is only as good as […]
Balance Performance Physiotherapy is now in Fulham SW6. Several members of our strong team are working from Fulham including our Clinical Director Graham Anderson and founding members Dr Lucy Goldby and Jonathan Lewis. Our practice in Fulham is a large studio based in Fitrooms Gym on North End Road. It is easily accessible from Fulham […]
The Balance team of Martina, Keith and Scott were at it again at this weekends Virgin London Triathlon working closely with KT Tape Europe to help the athletes with advice and taping any problems that they may have. The Balance team are becoming old hands having helped athletes at the 2011 Virgin London Marathon and […]