cycling

Race Across America and tips for recovery and maintaining mobility during an ultra endurance, multiple day event

Balance welcomed Rachelle Healy into our facility yesterday (May 28th 2014). Her mission was to gather tips and tools to help her support the Spinhaler cycling teamSpinhalers cycling team of riders taking part in the Race Across America. “Race Across America (RAAM) is known as one the most respected and oldest endurance sports events in […]

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Exercise and Sports in Pregnancy: from CrossFit to Yachting, get informed

Exercise and sport in pregnancy: don’t listen to the newspapers, or women’s magazines. In every aspect of health, fitness and wellbeing we encourage you to take control, take responsibility, and get informed from credible sources. It’s no different when it comes to the beautiful status of pregnancy and ensuring good health for yourself and your […]

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Why did Bradley Wiggins Win?

  Many people have marveled at Bradleys achievement. We all at Balance Performance Physiotherapy congratulate him on a wonderful success. WOW! I was asked why did someone his bodyshape win the Tour de France and why cant Chris Hoy,or any other well trained cyclist for example do so. Does Bradley Wiggins have something special about […]

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Ultimate 6 workshop: London September 16th 2011

ULTIMATE SIX PLUS – 4.5 HOUR COURSE: This hands-on course will allow you to take your knowledge of Trigger Point Performance Therapy to the next level by implementing Myofascial Compression Techniques into your daily routine. Jonathan Lewis will define and work through six major areas of the body that Trigger Point Performance feel are key […]

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The Cycle Diaries World Adventure

Matt Mcdonald and his friend Andy approached us at Balance as they are currently training for a very ambitious cycle expedition to ride from London to Sidney to raise awareness and money for the charity War Child. They are both local and Matt had previously been to Balance as a client and so was very keen […]

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Great new alternative to foam rollers at Balance!

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 […]

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