Sitting less living longer? In this article in the Guardian last week, prompted by work published by Professor of Behavioural Medicine and Exercise Physiologist Keith Diaz (profile), the question is asked “I’m old, sedentary and slouch a lot – will sitting less help me live longer?” What Sam Wollaston describes is the problem faced by […]
Another research article published for Jose Sanz-Mengibar one of our excellent neurological rehab specialist physiotherapists. This time on a randomised controlled trial looking at neurologic music therapy used in upper limb rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy. The article was published in the European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine December 2018: https://www.minervamedica.it/en/journals/europa-medicophysica/article.php?cod=R33Y2018N06A0866 Jose provides Vojta […]
sacred movements – health, wellness and performance at Balance Performance this March: It’s wonderful to announce the return of Ray Carbullido in March to teach “Sacred Movements”: March 1st-31st. The link between martial arts, healing, & spirituality & their relevance to modern everyday living. Ray will teach practical sessions, with sufficient attention to underlying […]
A short piece of writing from Sensei Ray Carbullido To some, discussing the “Nature of the Mind and Body” may sound like a purely philosophical discussion. Yet trying to understand it and then actually work to align the mind and body is essential for well-being (good health) and essential for timely and effective rehabilitation – […]
What is Sports Massage? by petr dobes Sports Massage is a deeper, more specific form of massage using advanced soft tissue manipulation that helps you to improve your performance, recover from injury or for prevention of injury. But sports massage is not just for athletes, it is beneficial to anyone with musculoskeletal problems, chronic pain or a dysfunction related or caused by stress. […]
nordic walking and the potential for our clients – by Balance Physiotherapist Sophie Bloor Nordic walking is a form of fitness walking using specially designed poles. It is a total body version of walking as force is applied through the poles with each stride, engaging the more of the upper body and trunk musculature than […]
“Here at Balance Performance Physiotherapy we believe in the concept of “Motion is Lotion.” To help you achieve your physical goals, whether it be a marathon, ultramarathon, triathlon, cycling tour, keeping fit, playing golf or cultivating or tending to the garden, we have a number of soft tissue specialists who have experience in : “Sports […]
Awesome Iodine – why iodine is essential for our health This BBC Radio 4 programme is recommended listening for everyone, but especially interesting if you are pregnant, planning a family, or are vegan. If you are a vegan and pregnant you should definitely listen. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09plrg0 As good and as interesting as the programme was, there […]
A few thoughts from Sports Masseur and Soft Tissue Therapist Jessica Sargeant “Working as a sports massage therapist at Balance Performance has taken me on a journey of exploration and discovery. With each person I treat, I find their unique ‘map’, a history stored within their musculoskeletal system, a history of pain, injuries, surgeries and […]
It is a great pleasure to have a running coach of Ben’s experience and expertise on the Balance Performance team again. Its wonderful that he’s got stuck in straight away and organised a 4 hour running workshop. It’s short notice but Ben has a few people interested already and some others on the team want […]