The London Marathon has the greatest effect on people- during the build up and after the event people are inspired to take up running, whether this be an extra 10…
Stretching Advice For Runners All runners are aware that they should be stretching before and after their runs. It is also suggested that runners also stretch on their days off….
Arms are surprisingly important for running. The opposing effect they have on the stability of the trunk allows for efficient running. The leverage effect they have due to their maximal…
The concept of the Athlete Services came about from looking at what is provided for athletes at the moment and understanding how we can make the provision and the communication…
Perfect Balance Clinic is proud to announce itself as the principal sponsors of the 2013 St. Albans Half Marathon. After the success of last years race, we were thrilled to…
Imagine the scene; you have had a great first 9 holes. You’re swinging well, hitting the fairways and the greens, holing putts and you’re on target to complete the round…
Last year, over 6000 athletes took part and, with this year’s Half Marathon race now sold out, we are well on the way to breaking another record this year! If…
Where is the Achilles tendon? The location of the Achilles tendon is the bottom part of the calf muscle (technical terms: gastrocnemius, soleus and plantaris muscles), which joins the back…
What are the core muscles? The core muscles are the deep spine-stabilising muscles. They provide little or no movement to the body. However, they allow the larger muscles to move…
What causes calf muscle tear? A calf muscle tear is one of the most common injuries in sports. Sometimes, the condition will be referred to as calf muscle pulling, in…