John Flinn Physiotherapy

Spine twist!
One of my favourite Pilates mobility exercises that focuses on improving thoracic rotation!
‚úÖ Aim to lengthen the spine. Imagine you‚Äôve got a piece of string on top of your head pulling you towards the ceiling!... ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ ‚úÖ Try to keep your arms the same distance apart throughout the exercise ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ ‚úÖ Breathe in to prepare and breathe out as you start to rotate.
Let me know how you get on ūüĎáūüėĀ . . . . . . #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapist #pilates #backworkout #homeworkout #stretching #darlington #sportstherapy #chiropractic
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Just want to say a massive thank you to my girlfriend Georgi and all of the other amazing NHS staff and key workers on the front line! ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ‚Ä Ē‚ÄĒ‚ÄĒ Putting their lives at risk on a daily basis to help others in the fight against coronavirus! . .... . . . . . #nhs #clapforourcarers #coronavirus #covid19 #doctor #lockdown #emergencydepartment
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Great live session this morning on the @pfit_unit Facebook group! . Here’s one of the exercises we practiced! . Reverse Nordics!... . My favourite exercise for strengthening and improving flexibility of the hip flexors.
Eccentric exercises increase the tensile strength of tendons and apply full stretch to the quadriceps. . ✅ Activate the glutes . ✅ Avoid arching of the lower back . ✅ You’ll feel the stretch in your quads and hip flexors as you slowly lower . . . . . . #darlington #physiotherapy #physio #physiotherapist #sportstherapy #sportstherapist #sportsinjury #injuryrehab #stretching #yoga #pilates #strengthandconditioning
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Getting our hour of exercise in ūüŹÉūüŹĽ‚Äć‚ôāÔłŹ
Now is a great time to start new forms of exercise, especially running!
Like any form of training, you should progressively build up your running speed and distance to avoid injury!
... Most injuries occur after doing too much too soon after doing too little for too long!
For any advice on running or running-related injuries get in touch ūüĎáūüŹÉūüŹĽ‚Äć‚ôāÔłŹ . . . . . . #darlington #running #runninginspiration #runninginjury #physiotherapy #physiotherapy #injuryrecovery #injuryrehab #sportstherapy #sportstherapist #runningcommunity
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Live Stretching and mobility session tomorrow at 9am ūüßėūüŹĽ‚Äć‚ôāÔłŹūü§łūüŹľ‚Äć‚ôāÔłŹ
Time to loosen up after a week of exercise!

Stretching & Mobility Exercises (as promised!) ūüßėūüŹĽ‚Äć‚ôāÔłŹūü§łūüŹľ‚Äć‚ôāÔłŹ
Roll down into Downward dog!
‚úÖ Segmental movement of the spine - aim to move each vertebrae (one after another) as if you were rolling the spine down towards the floor.
... ‚úÖ Soft the knees if you need to! Hamstring tightness is common (even some physios struggle with it ūüôčūüŹĽ‚Äć‚ôāÔłŹ)
‚úÖ Aim to keep the lower back flat during downward dog. To increase the stretch drive the heels towards the floor.
Hold the stretch for 30 seconds before returning to the roll down.
Let me know how you get on ūüĎáūüėĀ . . . . . . #physiotherapy #physio #physiotherapist #yoga #sportstherapy #pilates #pilatesbasedphysicaltherapy #physicaltherapy #backpain #spinalhealth
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Did you know??
We are registered with AXA Healthcare!
Many companies with private healthcare insurance have annual allowances for Physiotherapy!
... Check with your company or if you’re not sure then message us directly! . . . . . . #physiotherapy #physio #physiotherapist #sportsrehab #sportstherapy #sportstherapist #chiropractic #physicaltherapy #chiropractor #healthcare #injuryprevention #injuryrehab
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Do you struggle with flexibility? ūü§łūüŹľ‚Äć‚ôāÔłŹ
Many of us neglect stretching and mobility exercises but now is the perfect time to get these vital exercises into your routine!
Lack of mobility and muscular tightness can lead to a range of different injuries so let’s prevent rather than treat!
... ūüĎČūüŹľ Tag a friend who would benefit from a stretching/mobility programme!
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Have you checked out our website yet?
A full list of treatments and common conditions are available on there!
www.johnflinnphysiotherapy.co.uk
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Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries we see in the clinic!
The chance of re-injury is twice as likely to reoccur in the first year following an ankle sprain!
See a physio for a full assessment as soon as possible to start you on the correct rehab programme and prevent re-injury!
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#darlington #physiotherapy #physio #physiotherapist #sports #sportstherapy #sportstherapist #rehabilitation #injuryprevention #chiropractor #chiropractic #osteopathy #anklesprain
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Day 1 in lockdown! ūüíĽ‚ėēÔłŹ
Unfortunately being in isolation and staying at home doesn’t mean that injuries don’t happen!
For that reason I have decided to offer FREE tele-health Physiotherapy appointments.
... Tele-health appointments are via a video app called Zoom. I can go through a full assessment including a series of questions and special tests to diagnose injuries.
Following this I can educate on your pain levels, activity modification and demonstrating correct technique of any exercises provided!
All exercises can then be sent you by email so you have videos and diagrams to keep you on track!
If any of my clients would like an appointment or even if you just want to chat about an injury or symptoms drop me a message ūüėĀ
Please tag and share away! Let’s keep people fit and healthy at home!
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Great lower body workout from our friend and client Sarah Fletcher!
We’re going to need all the help we can to stay strong, fit and active during isolation so keep an eye on her page Fletcher Fitness!

Coronavirus Update ‚ö†ÔłŹ
Just a quick update about the changes we’ve made to the clinic!
1) Urgent appointments only ... 2) Appointments for key workers 3) Online Physio available 4) Stay safe
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Coronavirus Update! ūü¶†
We are currently open as usual at the clinic. All appointments and Pilates classes will go ahead this week.
Our priority is to ensure that our clients remain safe, fit and well.
... We will be continuing with our measures to help prevent the spread of the virus (including cleaning of the room and equipment between appointments). We appreciate your patience if we are running a few minutes late.
If anything changes with the opening times of the clinic then all clients will be contacted directly.
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Great training session last night for @escombyouth football teams.
Delivering the FIFA 11 injury prevention programme to 3 different age groups.
Teaching the players and coaches which exercises to include in their training sessions alongside some key tips for warm ups and stretching.
... Well done lads and good luck for the rest of the season! ūüĎŹ @ John Flinn Physiotherapy
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