From Zumba to Lumbar - A Love of Art, Dance and Fitness Inspired Holly to Train as a Musculoskeletal Physio
Here at Activ in Totley we have had a new team member start recently, Holly.
Holly will be bringing her experience to patients at home who are struggling to make it out of the house due to their injury. Here we take a moment to introduce her to you all…
Appointments with Holly will be available in the S11, S17, S18, S8 & S7 postcodes!*.
*Hope Clinic also offer domiciliary visits.
Backpack Syndrome - Could Your Child’s Backpack Be Impacting Their Health?
It might only seem like yesterday but it’s been 7 weeks since the schools re-opened!
A new school year usually means waving our children off at the school gates with their new school backpack swinging proudly, carrying their (also new) pencil cases, books and bottles as they head into their new school year… But do we know how to make sure that these brand-new, and sometimes deceptively heavy, backpacks fit our children properly?
Here, Rob takes us through the dos, and don’ts , of fitting our children’s new school bags…
WE CELEBRATE ROB'S DECADE OF DEDICATION TO ACTIV AND OUR WONDERFUL PATIENTS!
Rob Mooney, one of our Totley-based physiotherapists, has been with Activ for 10 years!
The Many Benefits Of Integrated Mindfulness Alongside Physiotherapy
Having recently completed a mindfulness course, Georgina Hollinrake, our Hope based Director & Physiotherapist, takes is through how mindfulness can enhance the effectiveness of treatment as well as improving the patient outcomes....
How Your Sleeping Position Can Affect Your Body - A Physio’s Perspective
How you sleep can have a positive or negative effect on the body, some are more supportive whilst others put greater pressure on our back, leading to pain...
In our latest blog excerpt Andrew Okwera, our Director & Physiotherapist takes us through the pros and cons of each sleep position and how they can effect our joints...
Sleep Easy! The Importance of a Good Night’s Rest
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...
It’s August… Meaning it’s National Wellness Month
August is Wellness Month and in this blog entry we talk about the benefits of prioritising self-care within your daily routine...
Sole Focus! Understanding Seven Conditions Affecting the Bottom of the Foot
Suvarna takes us through the main causes of foot pain and the treatments which help to correct and reduce pain…
Marianne Discusses her Time at The Commonwealth Games
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…
The Benefits of Sports Tape
Ever wondered about the benefits of Sports Tape?
Find out in our latest blog post….
Plastic is Not Fantastic
‘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!
Introducing Katie, our New Sports Massage Therapist
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…
What is Sports Massage?
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….
Hurrah - We Came Second!
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!
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.