“I am quite active during the day, is this enough to keep me healthy/fit?” You have probably heard that as we get older, we need to stay active (if you haven’t, then there are plenty of blog posts on this site referencing the benefits!). But how ‘active’ do we need to be? And, what is […]
READ MORETPC SWARM 2022: Learning, growing and celebrating together!
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 MOREGET A GRIP! Why having a strong grip is important for seniors
Did you know that a strong or weak hand grip may measure an individual’s risk of a heart attack or stroke, or dying from cardiovascular disease? Strong grip strength is important for more than just social reasons. A study published in The Lancet, which followed 140,000 adults ages 35 to 70 over four years, found […]
READ MOREUse these 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 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 […]
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