The Physio Co team recently heard from sports science expert Professor Peter Reaburn how to help seniors maintain a fulfilling lifestyle, writes TPC founder and CEO Tristan White If we stay active in our senior years, it follows that our enjoyment of life is better. Using exercise to remain mobile helps maintain our lifestyle, […]
READ MORESue ticks off The Physio Co’s 3000th client goal milestone!
At The Physio Co (TPC), we believe it’s important to celebrate exercise milestones – it’s an acknowledgement of the hard work our clients and team put in, and an inspiration to others. So, we make no apology for shouting this one from the rooftops – we’ve just had our 3000th senior client smash their exercise […]
READ MORETPC SWARM 2022: Learning, growing and celebrating together!Â
Here at the Physio Co (TPC), we pride ourselves on deepening the level of connection we have with our clients, their families and each other. Given we’re a community-based mobile physio service, ensuring we have a sense of connection with one another is very important. We do that daily, virtually, but we always try wherever […]
READ MOREExercise and blood pressure: what seniors need to know
When you start a new exercise class or join a gym you will often be asked about your blood pressure. You may be thinking why does this question always come up? The main reason is that blood pressure (BP) is a reasonable indicator of overall heart health. Additionally, if you have high or low blood […]
READ MOREBuilding healthy exercise habits: a guide for Australian seniors
Building healthy exercise habits: a guide for Australian seniors We all want to create healthy habits in our lives – but it’s all about our willpower, right? James Clear, author of the book ‘Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones’, argues that it may not be that […]
READ MOREWhat actually happens as we age (and what can we do about it?)
Ageing is a natural part of life. And, no matter how hard some try, we can’t avoid it. But what is happening as we age? And what action can we take to minimise the impact of the changes? When do we start to ‘age’? It is generally accepted that the majority of our growth happens […]
READ MOREThe role of flexibility plays in a healthy life
When you think of a healthy life, what do you see? Maybe you see a person smiling and holding a cup of water. Maybe you imagine Arnold Schwarzenegger – someone with lots of muscles! Perhaps you imagine yourself at the gym or going for a walk with the dog. When you think of a healthy […]
READ MOREFive things seniors can do to help improve their upper limb flexibility
Have you noticed that you, or your elderly Mum or Dad, are finding it harder to reach for things in the overhead cupboards, or are needing more help perhaps with overhead activities like hanging the washing out or getting that favourite coat off the coat hanger? It’s because as we age, we start to slowly […]
READ MOREHow to strengthen and look after your shoulder: a guide for Australian seniors
The shoulder is a very versatile and complex joint. Due to its ‘ball and socket’ structure, it can move in multiple directions and support weight in various positions. This is beneficial for a range of activities, but it means the shoulder is inherently more unstable than other joints in the body. It is like a […]
READ MOREAn introduction to coordination activities for Australian seniors
Coordination is needed for activities we perform every day. It is the driving factor in how we perform smooth, controlled, and efficient movements. We can break down coordination into four main categories: fine motor skills, gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and foot-eye coordination. Let’s look at each of these in more detail. Fine motor skills […]
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