Physiotherapy Advice & News | The Activ Blog

Stay up to date with the latest tips, advice and news from the world of physiotherapy.

Our blog covers everything from injury prevention and recovery techniques to ergonomic advice and updates from our team. Written for clients in Totley, Hope and beyond, it’s your go-to resource for staying active and informed.

Georgina Hollinrake Georgina Hollinrake

Bone Fractures Explained

Recently, parts of the country have been in the grip of storms, high winds and snow blizzards. Snow and ice periods cause a significant (more than double) increase in fracture risk, often creating an ‘epidemic’ of injuries.

Here, Georgina goes through a review on fractures…

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Andrew Okwera Andrew Okwera

The Vital Role of the Peroneal Muscles in Foot Function

The foot is composed of 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. 

It plays a role in propulsion, adapting to uneven ground, shock absorption and supporting body weight. It enables efficient movement and balance.

Read on to find out more…

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Mignone Silveira Mignone Silveira

How Employees Can Benefit From Workplace Assessments

We’ve all been learning a new technique within Activ physiotherapy recently, in fact some of you may have been offered something called NADA points. This is not a fancy new gadget or exercise trend – NADA points refer to a specific set of acupuncture points in the ear that are becoming increasingly popular as a simple, calming add-on in many therapy settings.

Read on to find out more….

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Cheryl Galsworthy Cheryl Galsworthy

Christmas Escape Room Fun!

Earlier in December, some of the Activ team were able to have some fun at the Escape Hunt Sheffield!

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Andy and George Andy and George

Our Review of 2025!

We’ve all been learning a new technique within Activ physiotherapy recently, in fact some of you may have been offered something called NADA points. This is not a fancy new gadget or exercise trend – NADA points refer to a specific set of acupuncture points in the ear that are becoming increasingly popular as a simple, calming add-on in many therapy settings.

Read on to find out more….

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Georgina Hollinrake Georgina Hollinrake

The Power of NADA (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association) Points in Physiotherapy

We’ve all been learning a new technique within Activ physiotherapy recently, in fact some of you may have been offered something called NADA points. This is not a fancy new gadget or exercise trend – NADA points refer to a specific set of acupuncture points in the ear that are becoming increasingly popular as a simple, calming add-on in many therapy settings.

Read on to find out more….

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Robert Mooney Robert Mooney

Common Football Injuries And How To Treat Them

Being a high-intensity sport football demands agility and speed, both of which increase injury.

In our latest blog post, Rob Mooney, our experienced physiotherapist, explains the most common football-related injuries and how to treat them.

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Cheryl Galsworthy Cheryl Galsworthy

Introducing Mignone

Today we welcome another wonderful new team member, Mignone, who will be running the Totley-based domiciliary physiotherapy clinic!

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Cheryl Galsworthy Cheryl Galsworthy

Welcome To Maddie

On this blog post we take a moment to welcome one of our newest team members, Maddie, who will be based at the Totley clinic!

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Cheryl Galsworthy Cheryl Galsworthy

What is Tennis Elbow?

Here the team at Activ go through the symptoms, causes and treatments for Tennis Elbow.

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