Did you know that approximately one in six Australians suffer from some form of back pain? Are you part of this statistic? If so, we have provided five practical tips below to help with your situation. Lower back pain can change your life drastically if it is not well managed. So, if you suffer from […]
READ MOREHow physiotherapy can help with headaches and neck pain
Recurrent headache is one of the most common ailments, and if you have experienced it you’ll know how much it can interfere with your everyday life and significantly affect your mood. But did you know that one of the most common types of headache – known as cervicogenic headache – is actually related to neck […]
READ MORETips on how to keep your body safe while gardening
Spring has sprung and what better way for our elderly Mums and Dads to keep active than to get out and do some gardening! Of course, we want to make sure the experience is a pleasurable one for our parents. To that end, here are some tips on how they can keep their bodies safe […]
READ MOREChronic inflammation and diet: a guide for Australian seniors
Inflammation is a natural and necessary biological response to injury or infection. It’s part of the body’s defence mechanism and is the process by which the immune system recognises and removes harmful and foreign stimuli and begins the healing process. Unfortunately, due to our modern lifestyles, it has become a response that doesn’t always go […]
READ MOREHow a physio can help your elderly Mum or Dad if they have osteopenia
“We’ve just found out that Dad is osteopenic. What is that and how do we treat it?” When your elderly Mum or Dad receives a diagnosis like osteopenia, it can be a source of concern and uncertainty. Osteopenia is a medical condition that affects bone density, and while it’s not as severe as osteoporosis, it […]
READ MOREHow to help Mum or Dad add some spring to their step!
As we head into the warmer months, one thing we really look forward to doing with our clients here at TPC is to incorporate getting outdoors into our treatment sessions as much as possible. Getting some sunshine not only helps boost mood and vitamin D levels (important for bone health and immunity), but also our […]
READ MOREWhat seniors can expect after a hip replacement (Maria’s story)
Maria is one of the elderly clients we’ve been able to meet and work with at The Physio Co (TPC). Maria needed a total hip replacement to help improve the pain she’d been having for years in her hip, leg and knee – all on the left side. She had been preparing for her operation […]
READ MORETPC Swarm 2023: The importance of learning, growing and celebrating!
The biggest event on The Physio Co’s annual learning calendar is the TPC Swarm conference, writes TPC CEO and founder, Tristan White TPC Swarm is a day to learn, grow and celebrate. It’s a fun day that supports our TPC team to connect and better help more clients to set and smash their meaningful health […]
READ MOREWhat is peripheral neuropathy, and how can a physio help?
Peripheral neuropathy can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, but the risk of developing it increases as we get older so it’s something we need to be aware of as our elderly Mums and Dads continue living independently at home for longer. So what is peripheral neuropathy and how can a trained […]
READ MOREThe importance of self-care and recognising the signs of neglect in the elderly
As our Mums and Dads age, they may encounter difficulties in maintaining their independence, which in turn can sometimes lead to self-neglect.  Therefore, it becomes vitally important for them to start prioritising their physical, emotional and mental well-being through self-care practices, if they’re not already doing so.  Understanding the potential consequences of elderly neglect and learning […]
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