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.

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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Cheryl Galsworthy Cheryl Galsworthy

Case Study: Referee Rod Eaton May Look Familiar (If You Watch Professional Snooker!)

Here we learn a little more about Rod Eaton, and if he looks a little familiar that may be because you enjoy watching professional snooker! Rod is one of the many referees who have the important task of officiating professional snooker at prestigious tournaments worldwide!

Here he gives us an insight into what that's like....

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Georgina Hollinrake Georgina Hollinrake

Case Study: Sarah Lister

In this case study, Georgina takes us through Sarah Lister’s treatment with Activ Physiotherapy…

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Cheryl Galsworthy Cheryl Galsworthy

Follow new ‘career paths’ across Kinder Scout with author Sarah Lister

In her role as Career Coach, Sarah Lister, the author of Mountain Walks Kinder Scout can often be found guiding people across the spectacular moorland plateau to help them make life-changing decisions.

Here, Cheryl speaks to Sarah about how her everyday work involves walking around the highest point in the Peak District…

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