Sleep is a very important part of how our bodies repair and has direct links with the way our bodies function including our cognitive ability, heart and circulation, respiratory system, immune system, hormones, weight and circadian clocks. Poor sleep patterns could have a negative impact not only on our health but also leave us at risk of mood disorders like insomnia, anxiety and depression

Here we look at the common reasons for poor sleep...

August is Wellness Month and in this blog entry we talk about the benefits of prioritising self-care within your daily routine...

Suvarna takes us through the main causes of foot pain and the treatments which help to correct and reduce pain…

Hope-based Soft Tissue Sports Massage Therapist, Marianne Sharpe, discussed her time at the Commonwealth Games as well as her determination whilst training in Judo, working hard to join the British Judo squad and eventually being ranked 4th in the country!

Read on to find out more about Marianne’s competitive successes, her journey through coaching and re-training in Sports Massage…

Ever wondered about the benefits of Sports Tape?

Find out in our latest blog post….

‘Plastic Free July’ - the global movement that is encouraging people to avoid using single-use plastic items like cups, drink bottles, or plastic food wrap has come to Activ Physiotherapy…

Read our latest blog post to find out what we are doing to reduce our plastic use across our clinics!

Join us as we welcome a new face at our Totley Clinic.

Katie Godfrey joins us as a Sports Massage Therapist and she takes us through why she decided to become a Therapist…

Curious about Sports Massages and how they might benefit you? It might surprise you to know that you don't have to be 'sporty' to benefit from regular treatment...

Read on to find out….

Perseverance, paddle-power (plus pep talks from Marianne!) propelled us into second place - and raised more than £1,400 for The Children’s Hospital Charity!

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...

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…

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...

Read our blog to find out why walking is good for us…

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…

Our Director, Andrew Okwera, takes us through his role in ensuring that Adam Barratt was race-ready for his Sheffield Half Marathon.

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…

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 Challending Issues Faced By Young Sports Athleres

Exciting News! Activ is proud to announce its new partnership with eco-friendly and sustainable brand Movewell…

Our Women’s Health Specialist, Suvarna, takes us through the symptoms, risk factors and treatment for Pelvic organ prolapse.