Ken


Name of Patient: Ken
 

“…I had some serious hamstring and lower back problems, and it looked like the dream might be over… Joan set carefully-planned strengthening and stretching exercises, coupled with training on the Alter-G Anti-Gravity treadmill…By April, I was ready for the race …”

 
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Condition:

  • Had been training for Marathon Des Sables.
  • Twelve weeks before the race in April 2014, Ken suffered from serious hamstring and lower back pain that threatened to abort his life-time ambition.

 

Experience with Steps & Providence:

  • During the first two weeks, with Joan’s help, a set of goals and training milestones were set leading up to the race.
  • The treatment regime comprises strengthening and stretching exercises, coupled with training on the Alter-G Anti-Gravity treadmill.
  • In a couple of months, Ken’s fitness and core strength improved.
  • By April, he was ready for the race and conquered the 6 marathons in 6 days across the Sahara Desert.

 
Read up about how Ken would not let sports injury dash his marathon dreams, click here!