You may associate being flexible with prima ballerinas and gymnasts, but did you know that, even as we age, everyone can work on improving their leg flexibility? So, what is flexibility? Flexibility is the joint’s ability to be moved through an unrestricted ‘range of motion’ (this refers to how far you can move or stretch […]
READ MOREFall prevention for seniors: Why ageing increases the risks of falls, and what you can do about it
As our Mums and Dads age, one thing we should be vigilant about is the potential for falls. The statistics tell the story, with about 30 per cent of adults over the age of 65 having at least one fall per year, that’s one in three older adults. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related […]
READ MOREPhysiotherapy, motivation & mindset for seniors: How your thoughts can affect your results
Physiotherapy, motivation and mindset “Whether you, think you can or think you can’t, you are right” – Henry Ford The way you think matters. Mindset matters. You may have heard of mindset being the key to achieving the results you want in life, whether it be in your personal life, career or in sports. Mindset, […]
READ MORELife with Parkinson’s: how physiotherapy can help
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disorder that affects nerve cells in the brain that responsible for body movement. When working with seniors who have Parkinson’s, TPC’s physios focus on helping to reduce symptoms involved and, in doing so, improve our clients’ quality of life for as long as possible. Treating the symptoms of Parkinson’s […]
READ MORETravel tips for seniors – how to keep your body healthy while you’re on holidays
Aussies love their holidays away. It doesn’t matter how old you are, it’s always fun to get away from our day-to-day lives and explore somewhere new, or return to a favourite holiday destination that brings us joy. Whether it’s visiting family and friends across this amazing country of ours, or perhaps an adventure overseas, it’s […]
READ MOREEnhancing quality of life: the role of physiotherapy in palliative care
“My mum/dad has just been transitioned into palliative care. Can physiotherapy help during this phase of their life?” Receiving the news that your elderly Mum or Dad, or family member, has been transitioned into palliative care can be an emotionally challenging experience. During this delicate phase of life, where the focus is on providing comfort […]
READ MOREDealing with vertigo: Tips for self-care
The Physio Co Tips: Vertigo Vertigo is the feeling that you are moving when you are not, or it might feel like things around you are moving when they are not. It is a symptom, rather than a condition. Vertigo can feel similar to motion sickness, dizziness or feeling as if the room is spinning. […]
READ MOREHow to modify the 7 risk factors of dementia
Is it possible to delay the onset of dementia and if so, are there things we can do to help us reduce the risk of the disease? There are seven key risk factors that can be modified to prevent dementia onset and three non-modifiable risk factors that cannot be altered. The risk factors that cannot […]
READ MOREHow to improve your fitness: a guide for Australia’s over-65s
How to improve your fitness: a guide for Australia’s over-65s OK, I know I can definitely benefit from improving my fitness – what should I do and how should I do it? How to improve our fitness? The answer, according to the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care guidelines, is a recommended minimum […]
READ MOREUnderstanding the differences between aged-related cognitive changes and dementia
As we age, our cognition, or mental processes, naturally decline; this means that some of us will experience some form of memory loss after the age of 65. Often memories formed many years ago remain quite stable but forming new memories can be difficult; our ‘working memory’ – i.e. recalling a phone number – is […]
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