So you’ve had a fall or have been told that you are at high risk of falling. What should you do now and what can help prevent falls? Engaging in physiotherapy can be an effective way to stay safe and stay on your feet. Let’s discuss what is involved in the typical physiotherapy management of […]
READ MOREWhy TPC’s Client Care Team focuses on genuine human interaction and meaningful conversations
By Tristan White, founder & CEO of The Physio Co (TPC) In an era where customer service often feels impersonal and automated, there’s something refreshingly different about the approach taken by The Physio Co’s Client Care Team. As the business world goes all-in on AI (artificial intelligence) and chatbots to […]
READ MOREHow to build and maintain strong and healthy bones as we get older
Building Strong And Healthy Bones In Old Age | The Physio Co “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” … said no good physiotherapist ever! Just like, “You can’t grow new bone in an older person.” Right? Wrong! Bone is a living, growing tissue made up of mostly collagen and calcium. In our younger […]
READ MOREThe importance of communication: “How do I talk to my physio?”
Good communication is vital to achieve positive results in physiotherapy. Accordingly, we have a core value here at The Physio Co – “Respect Everyone” – which reminds us to communicate in clear, concise, and honest ways with our clients, the families and carers of our clients, and with our peers and colleagues. As physiotherapists, we […]
READ MOREFood as fuel: Why nutrition is key to maintaining good health in our senior years
As we age, our bodies undergo changes that can impact our health and wellbeing. A key aspect to maintaining good health in our senior years is adequate nutrition. Food is not just a source of pleasure; it serves as fuel that supports our body, promotes longevity, and can enhance our quality of life. Several physiological […]
READ MOREDealing with post-stroke nerve pain (and the role physio plays in rehabilitation)
After suffering a stroke, some people can end up with a wide variety of secondary effects. One such after-effect is nerve pain, or “neuropathy”, the symptoms of which can be frustrating for stroke sufferers, but there are ways to treat it. The cause and symptoms an individual may experience depends on the type of nerve […]
READ MORELost confidence in your walking ability? Here are 3 tips to help build it back up again!
Being able to walk confidently is often a big factor in an older person’s ability to stay living at home – a significant loss of mobility is often the trigger for more care or even a move towards residential care. It is not just the physical loss of mobility that people experience as they age, […]
READ MOREHow to combat the risk of frailty as we age
Frailty is a common condition among older adults, characterised by reduced strength, endurance, and physiological function. It increases vulnerability to negative health outcomes such as falls, hospitalisations, and even death. The prevalence of frailty increases with age from about 11 per cent in over 65 year olds to 50 per cent in over 80-year-olds and […]
READ MOREA quick guide to maintaining (and improving) muscle strength as we age
The loss of muscle and strength are inseparable effects of getting older, but it doesn’t need to be inevitable. Sarcopenia – the age-associated loss of skeletal muscle mass and function – is caused by a combination of factors, but its severity can vary greatly from person to person. If left unchecked, however, these progressive losses […]
READ MORESPECIAL GUIDE: How to navigate Australia’s ‘My Aged Care’ process [UPDATED]
As our parents age we need to be aware of the types of care and services that are available to them. Enter MY AGED CARE – established by the Federal Government, this is a service designed to make it easier for Aussie seniors and their families to find information on government-funded aged care services in […]
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