How We Keep Ourselves Mobile
Here at Activ, our physios are often telling our patients how important it is to keep mobile, whatever your age.
Our team share how they like to keep active in their spare time.
Optimising Mobility: Why It Matters More Than Ever – Whatever Your Age
In recent years, the focus on optimising mobility has taken centre stage in the world of physiotherapy, and for good reason. Mobility –the ability to move freely and efficiently – is fundamental to maintaining an active and pain-free lifestyle.
Here, George takes us through the benefits of proactive care regardless of our age….
X-Rays, Ultrasound, CT Scans And MRI Scans – What's The Difference?
Many patients may get a referral to have a part of their body scanned in relation to finding out more info about a specific issue. Yet, many people do not understand the difference between the type of scan.
Here, we give a brief explanation on the differences…
What Do I Wear To See My Physio?
‘What do I wear to see my physio?’ is a common question asked by our Activ patients.
Here, our team explains what clothes work best to ensure you get the most out of your appointment.
Fell Runner Katie Explains Why She Prefers Powering Up (And Down!) Peak District Hills
Katie Godfrey, one of our experienced Sports Massage Therapists, takes us through her love for cross-country and fell running…
Debbie Discusses Her Passion For Competing In Road Runs And Marathons
Our experienced Sports Massage Therapist, Debbie, takes is through why road runs and marathons are her passion and what her training regime looks like….
Our NEW Cliniko System means you will soon have the option to book your appointment online
Big News!
At Activ we always aim to make things easier and more efficient for our patients and staff… So we have moved over to another booking system ‘Cliniko’!
Read on to find out how this new system could make booking in with us even easier!
Activ’s Plans for 2025
As we steam into 2025, we are excited to let you know what we have in store at our Totley and Hope clinics this year…
How Physios Help Domiciliary Patients use Common Household Items to Assist Them in Their Treatment and Recovery
Holly Knight, our Domiciliary physiotherapist, takes us through simple and effective exercises that we can do from home when we are unable to make it to our physiotherapy appointments…
Welcome Back to Claire Firth, one of Activ’s Founding Members who will be Managing Our NEW Activ Work Service
This month, we are delighted to welcome back Clare Firth MSCP, our ACTIV WORK director and physiotherapist who is one of Activ's founding members.
Here, Clare takes us through the importance of work station assessments…
Four One Hour Sports Massage Therapy Sessions For The Price Of Three When You Book Them As A 'Package' - An Ideal Gift For Friends And Family!
NEWLY LAUNCHED ACTIV SPORTS THERAPY PACKAGE!
The team are very excited to announce the launch of our NEW Sports Therapy package…
Four 1 hour sessions for the price of three 1 hour sessions!
Behavioural Psychologist Andrew Chatten Discusses Young Males’ Mental Health and Why She Dislikes The Term ‘Snowflake Generation’
‘Men don’t know what to feel if they grow up in families where boys are not allowed to cry and are told they are weak if they do.’
Andrea Chatten, CEO of Unravel
There Is Support for Men Struggling with Mental Health Issues and it’s Okay to Talk
Statistically, men tend to fall into dangerous self-destructive behaviours rather than seek professional help for their mental health.
Here, Sujay has put together a list of mental health charities and groups within the Sheffield and Hope Valley area for any of those struggling...
Austin’s A Man With A Mission
Austin McIntosh is a man with a mission. Motivation is a core element of who he is and how he lives his life. He passionately believes in empowering and inspiring others to achieve their goals – particularly when they are feeling at their lowest.
The 36-year-old’s personal journey from promising professional footballer to sports massage therapist and personal trainer illustrates how he has seized opportunities and battled issues of self doubt after life threw him a curveball when he least expected it.
Red on to find out more about Austin’s experience with motivation, male identity and mental health…
Improve Your Pelvic Floor With Simple Exercise Routine And See A Noticeable Improvement
You may have heard of the pelvic floor in women’s healthcare, but did you know that men also have one and it can be severely affected after surgery for the removal of the prostate?
In our latest blog post, Andy, our Director & Physiotherapist, takes us through how to improve your pelvic floor…
Raising Awareness of Prostate Cancer - What You Need To Know
Robert Mooney, one of our experienced physiotherapists, takes us through the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Prostate Cancer.
Read on to find out more…
Hysterectomy Recovery: How Can Physiotherapy Aid the Healing Process?
Suvarna Mohture, one of our physiotherapists tells us how physiotherapy can support recovery after a hysterectomy, contributing to a smoother, more effective healing process.
How Physiotherapy Treatments Including Dry-Needling, Acupuncture And Acupressure Can Help Patients Manage Menopausal Symptoms
Our Sports Therapist, Debbie Grayson, recently attended a training course on Dry Needling & Medical Acupuncture for Women’s Health where the focus of the training covered a number of women’s conditions including postpartum issues: diastasis recti, postpartum depression and postpartum pelvic girdle pain.
Here Debbie takes us through how Dry-Needling, Acupuncture and Acupressure can help patients manage menopausal symptoms.
Physiotherapy and Recovery After Mastectomy: A Holistic Approach to Healing
A Mastectomy is a life-altering procedure performed to treat or prevent breast cancer by removing one or, in some cases, both breasts. While it is often essential for survival, the physical and emotion toil can be significant.
Here, Georgina Hollinrake, take sus through the procedure and recovery of a mastectomy.