Dr. Sean Prescott

Dr. Sean Prescott is the founder of Active Health Physio, a service based in Edinburgh that specialises in promoting physical activity for health, wellbeing, and independence. The focus extends to individual consultations for those with neurological conditions and common conditions associated with middle to later life, such as osteoarthritis, reduced mobility, balance issues, and osteoporosis. Sean also conducts group-based physical activity classes.

Active Health Physio offers Pilates classes designed to support participants in maintaining their ability to engage in recreational and social activities. Additionally, there are classes tailored specifically for cyclists seeking to avoid back or knee pain while enjoying their time on the saddle. The programmes, which gradually enhance strength, balance, and fitness, aim to restore or sustain mobility in the community for those who may lack confidence in their mobility or experience knee discomfort, as well as individuals living with long-term neurological conditions.

All classes prioritise safety, have therapeutic objectives, and highlight the enjoyable and social aspects of group exercise.

Before establishing Active Health Physio, Sean amassed extensive experience in older people's health, neurology, outpatient care, and orthopaedics at Auckland City Hospital. He completed his Physiotherapy degree at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, in 2000. Sean returned to the UK in 2005, serving as a senior rehabilitation Physiotherapist at the Wellington Hospital in London. Subsequently, he pursued a Master's degree focusing on exercise interventions for health and musculoskeletal practice and research in 2009/10.

More recently, Sean earned a PhD, investigating the impact of physical activity on arterial health and physical function in individuals with kidney failure. His research findings have been presented at conferences in the UK and Europe.

You can find Sean's profile on LinkedIn,and stay updated with news and informative content on the Active Health Physio website and Facebook page.