Case Study: Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction - A Painful Jaw Condition Not Always Presenting As A Physiotherapist Would Expect
Our Director & Physiotherapist, Georgina Hollinrake, takes us through a Patient Case Study where the Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction wasn't presenting how you would initially expect...
Pole Positioning
Faye Smith, founder of Hope Walking, and experienced Nordic Walking Instructor Sarah Gilbertson, are both fans of using walking poles for descending hills.
Read on to find out how these may be able to help you…
Why Faye Believes In Reconnecting With Nature And Walking Your Way Back To Health
Walking aficionado Faye Smith, founded Hope Walking after multiple bereavements and losses and discovered the 'medicinal' power of walking.
Read on to find out more...
What do YOU do when you run?
Our Director, Andrew Okwera, takes us through the different running techniques that can, sometimes, lead to injury…
Which running style are you? Take a look to find out…
Case Study: Helping Adam Barratt get race-ready for his Sheffield Half Marathon
Our Director, Andrew Okwera, takes us through his role in ensuring that Adam Barratt was race-ready for his Sheffield Half Marathon.
Patient Profile: Awesome Adam Raises More Than £1,000 For St Luke's Hospice By Running His First Half Marathon In Memory Of His Dad Mark
Adam Barratt, one of our patients who ran the Sheffield Half-Marathon in support of St Luke’s Hospice, shares his experience and motivation in training and competing in this local event…
Our ‘Activ Dragons’ Prepare To Unleash Their ‘Paddle Power’ In Aid Of The Children’s Hospital Charity
We are excited to announce that we will be taking part in Theo’s Dragon Boat Race on 2nd June… Read on to find out more…
How Physios Can Treat The Challenging Issues Faced By Young Sports Athletes
How Physios Can Treat The Challending Issues Faced By Young Sports Athleres
Giving Aches the Eco-Touch! Our NEW Partnership with Movewell!
Exciting News! Activ is proud to announce its new partnership with eco-friendly and sustainable brand Movewell…
The Role of Physiotherapy in Managing Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Our Women’s Health Specialist, Suvarna, takes us through the symptoms, risk factors and treatment for Pelvic organ prolapse.
The Benefits of Keeping Warm & Active Throughout the Colder Months
Georgina takes us through the benefits of keeping active during the cooler months and how inactivity can reduce overall joint mobility, muscle strength and flexibility
Sujay Enjoys Some Mumbai Magic and Mouthwatering Meatballs
Throughout November and December, Sujay took a well-deserved extended holiday with his family in Mumbai, India. Read on to find out what he got up to back home…
A Patient Profile - Why A Low-Impact Sport has Bowled Harriet Over
3 years ago at 34, Harriet took up bowls after participating in a wide range of sporting activities from football, taekwondo and long-distance running throughout her teens and twenties. Later diagnosed with bilateral hip impingement, Harriet and our Director Andy, take us through her experience and her treatment…
Case Study: Shockwave for Achilles Tendonitis
In our first Case Study, Sujay takes us through the benefits of regular Shockwave therapy for a swollen Tendo-Achilles
Coming Soon! “Activ Physio Kids” - Our New Clinic For Young Sports Players
From the end of December, Activ will be launching “Activ Physio Kids”. Our new clinic service will help your sporty, injured child receive the right treatment, exercises and recovery plan to enable then to return to whatever sport they love and play…
Read on to find out more!
It’s Official - Sujay’s a Keeper!
We are thrilled to announce that Sujay has been granted his UK work visa allowing him to live and work in this country as a full-time Activ physiotherapist!
Debbie’s Top 10 Marathon Tips
Having recently completed the Chicago Marathon our Totley based Sports Massage Therapist, Debbie Grayson, has pulled together her top tips for preparing for a Marathon…
Debbie’s Flown Back From “The Windy City” After Completing Her World Major Marathon No 3!
We are all so proud of our Sports Massage Therapist Debbie who completed the Chicago Marathon in three hours, 38 minutes and 33 seconds on Sunday 8th October 2023!
Read our blog to find out more about her incredible achievement….
We Celebrate our Lovely Lorna’s 10 Years at Activ!
We cannot believe it but this month (October) marks a milestone for Lorna who is celebrating 10 years with Activ! See some of the lovely comments from staff after we presented Lorna with flowers and gifts …