A weekly highlight for many of our TPC physiotherapists is teaching in-person exercise classes at retirement villages in Sydney and Melbourne. The classes feature music, movement and a great community atmosphere, and participants and physios alike often leave with big smiles on their faces! Here at TPC, we strongly encourage Aussie seniors to give in-person exercise […]
READ MOREPoppy’s story: Staying active for her family at 78
Family means everything for our client, Poppy, 78. She loves nothing more than babysitting her granddaughter, Mia, and helping out wherever she can. But as Mia grew, Poppy noticed that lifting her into the pram was becoming more difficult, and sometimes her back would ache after a busy day of playing and cooking. That’s when […]
READ MOREHow Aussie seniors can exercise safely during the hotter months
The sun can do wonders for our body such as improving our mood and immunity. But there are two sides to the story, and we should be mindful of one key change occurring in our bodies as we age: a decreased ability to disperse internal heat. This happens because of changes such as decreased sweating […]
READ MOREFive effective foot exercises Aussie seniors can do at home
Your feet are the foundation of your body, supporting your weight and enabling you to stand, walk, and move. Maintaining foot strength and flexibility is essential for preventing falls, reducing pain, and improving your ability to stay active. Since your feet are closely connected to your ankles, it’s helpful to include exercises that support these […]
READ MORETPC client goal win: Jane walks with confidence – and faith – back to church
When Jane, 84, first began physiotherapy with us in early February last year, she came with a concern that many can relate to: she’d noticed a decline in her strength and balance, and it was starting to affect her everyday life. Leon, her TPC physiotherapist, took the time to really get to know Jane. Through […]
READ MOREPhysiotherapy and rehabilitation: Answers to questions frequently asked by our clients
Rehabilitation is a fact of life for most of us at some point, but it’s particularly important as we get older. Rehabilitation is care that can help you get back, keep or improve abilities that you need for daily life. These abilities may be physical, mental or cognitive. You may have lost them because of […]
READ MOREStaying connected: How meaningful relationships keep bringing clients back to TPC
At The Physio Co we believe that fostering strong relationships with our clients is more than just good service, it’s what makes us memorable. One of our core values – Be Memorable – is about creating positive first impressions and leaving a lasting impact through genuine, friendly interactions. What does this look like in action? […]
READ MOREThe potential to maximise health and fitness: Age is not a limitation
An example of what we can still accomplish by keeping fit and active into our senior years, here’s the incredible story of veteran marathon runner Fauja Singh. Fauja was born in Punjab, India, in 1911. As a young man, he was a keen amateur runner but did not pursue his passion until the 1990s, after he […]
READ MOREShirley smashes her goal: From curiosity to confidence at the pool table
When TPC client Shirley, 84, first talked to us back in 2024, she often found it hard to find motivation to leave her home. Most outings were limited to grocery shopping or walking to meals with her husband, Mark. That all changed one day when, during a walk with our physiotherapist Eliza, Shirley noticed some […]
READ MOREThe role of protein and creatine supplements for older adults
Aging is a natural process that brings about a variety of changes in the human body. Among the most significant are the gradual loss of muscle mass and strength and cognitive decline. As we age, maintaining muscle health becomes crucial, not only for mobility and independence but also for overall health and quality of life. […]
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