Do you ever want to do some gardening, cooking, walking the dog or going for a game of lawn bowls, only to feel like your body would prefer to sit on the couch or have a nap? It’s not uncommon to feel tired from time to time, especially as we get older. However, feeling tired […]
READ MOREHere are five simple indoor exercises to keep Aussie seniors active this winter
With winter now upon us, it’s the ideal time to remind ourselves that while it’s likely we’ll be spending more time indoors out of the cold, it doesn’t mean we can’t stay physically active! During the warmer months, it’s easy to stay motivated. You can go for a walk and feel the warmth and sunshine […]
READ MOREFour things Australian seniors can do to manage their fear of falling
The fear of falling is a common concern voiced by older people. Simply put, a fear of falling is an ongoing concern about falling that limits the undertaking of daily activities. In fact, roughly one-third of people who are elderly develop a fear of falling. This anxiety can feel like a protective mechanism but, studies […]
READ MOREJill’s dance floor triumph: The milestone that was never the goal
Sometimes the most meaningful milestones are the ones that were never written down as the original goal. When Jill started physiotherapy with The Physio Co in July 2025, she wanted to improve her spinal posture and build her standing and walking tolerance so everyday life felt easier. Together with her TPC physio Tony, Jill began […]
READ MOREFREE EXERCISE GUIDES: Download all 9 of our ‘Effective Exercises for Seniors’ PDF guides
Over the past few months we’ve published individual ‘Effective Exercise Guides for Seniors’ focusing on those parts of the body that help keep us moving safely and independently as we age. We’re talking shoulders, wrists, elbows, neck, lower back, hips, knees, ankles and feet. These exercises are simple but effective, and can be done in […]
READ MOREA guide for Aussie seniors: Four quick and easy tests to find out how flexible you are
Stretching the muscles in your body to maintain your flexibility is important for everyday tasks, especially as we get older. Regular stretching allows you to remain supple in your joints and complete deeper movements when you exercise. These deeper movements, in turn, allow muscles to be strengthened throughout their whole range. Below we look at […]
READ MOREFrom stroke recovery to the St Ives Showground: Warren’s journey back to family life
Like many of our clients here at TPC, family means everything to Warren, 88. After having a stroke in 2024, Warren’s health took a real hit. Everyday tasks became harder, walking was more difficult, and getting out and about wasn’t as easy as it once was. When Warren started physiotherapy with us in February, 2025, […]
READ MOREHow Muriel smashed a personal goal with style
Here at TPC, we love celebrating our clients’ achievements, especially when they’re as fabulous as Muriel’s! When Muriel began physiotherapy with us in March, she was struggling with significant shoulder pain that was affecting her strength, mobility, and overall confidence. A graceful, elegant woman with a strong sense of pride in her appearance, Muriel had […]
READ MOREUnpacking the many health benefits of in-person exercise classes for Aussie seniors
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 […]
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