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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We havent gone live with our online Physio retail shop as yet but we still stock a bunch of things to assist people through the early days of sports injury or back pain episode. Then onwards through rehabilitation and ongoing maintenance then you get onto strength and conditioning (at home or an independent gym facility […]
You may recall the blog post about Oli Dudley who Balance has supported in his training and physiotherapy for the 7 in 7 on 7 Challenge. 7 ultramarathons (31 miles) in 7 days on each of the 7 continents. His mission was to go from novice runner to extreme ultramarathon distance runner and adventurer in […]
Rees Colling our sports dietcian asks a question that we know from many marathoners doesnt always get the answer we hope for… The London Marathon is less than two months away! For those of you running your first marathon have you given any thought to your Nutrition Plan leading up to the big day and […]
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 […]
I remember the joys of cross country running at school; moving with heavy loads across boggy, rocky, steep, treacherous terrain as a Royal Marine; and tackling the mountains of British Columbia as an adventure racer. All far more honourable and interesting than a city marathon road run – but that’s just my opinion! So I […]
The G-Trainer and a Recreational Runner “The G-Trainer allowed me to come back from injuries and overcome chronic pain. And it helped me achieve personal best times, which I love because I’m very competitive. I’m really excited that the G-Trainer can help me continue to race.” Tracey Slagle – Recreational Runner Tracey Slagle related her […]
Kieron Dyer has joined the list of elite performers who are benefiting from the G-trainer. Dyer of West Ham United has recently begun using it as part of his long rehabilitation process following his broken leg during a football match in August 2007. So reports the Evening Standard tonight. It has been introduced to him […]