One hundred years ago, you were lucky to live till age 50. With the average Australian now living well into their 80s, the likelihood of seniors needing total knee replacement surgery is increasing. This article will take you through some of the solutions available to seniors considering a total knee replacement (TKR). What is a […]
READ MOREMindfulness for seniors: Part 2 – Practising acceptance of ‘what is’ [VIDEO]
This is part 2 of our mindfulness video series for seniors (click here for the introductory video). We are producing these short instructional videos because at TPC, we believe that a healthy mind makes for a healthy body. In this, the third video in the series, our physiotherapist Joh will guide you through a mindfulness […]
READ MOREFlexibility for seniors: Can we regain it in our 80s?
As children, we are naturally flexible. This is because, as kids, many of our bones are made of flexible cartilage that hardens over time. In our 20 and 30’s, our bones are well established, and flexibility takes a bit more work to attain. When we get over the age of 36, we are no longer […]
READ MOREAge is just a number: are we potentially selling ourselves short?
It’s one of the first questions we learn to ask in school. And, on the surface, the answer is simple: If I was born on 1st January, 1958, and we are now in 2022, then I am 64 years old. Aren’t I? Well, technically, yes; going by the calendar I am 64 years old. Human […]
READ MORERehab in the home after a hospital stint: a guide to helping your elderly Mum or Dad
“How can I help?” is an important and pressing question on many people’s minds when it comes to supporting Mum or Dad on their safe return from a stay in hospital. But often it can be tricky to know where to start. Perhaps this is the first time you find yourself looking after your elderly […]
READ MOREOsteoporosis exercises for seniors
Osteoporosis exercises for seniors can make a significant difference in mobility. Many older people want to know how they can increase bone density and exercise safely. In this article, TPC physiotherapist Katie Jenkins provides a guide to the best type of exercise to do if you have osteoporosis. What is osteoporosis? An estimated 924,000 […]
READ MOREMindfulness for seniors: Part 1 – Body awareness practice [VIDEO]
We recently introduced our mindfulness video series for seniors (click here for the introductory video). We are producing these instructional videos because at TPC, we believe that a healthy mind makes for a healthy body. In this, the second video in the series, TPC physiotherapist Joh leads us through a short gentle, mindful movement and […]
READ MOREWalking with confidence: 3 simple tips for Australian seniors
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 MORE[ FREE E-BOOK ] How physiotherapy can help your elderly Mum or Dad live independently, for longer
Everyone, especially seniors, should have the chance to live independently with pride. Losing independence is difficult for older people like your Mum, Dad or another older person in your life. Put yourself in their shoes for a moment: they have lived independently almost their entire lives – working, raising a family (maybe you!) and being […]
READ MOREFive small things Australian seniors can do today to reduce morning stiffness
IMAGINE THIS: You wake from a deep sleep; your eyes blink open. You feel the cool morning air as you remove the blankets and venture into the day ahead. Then …. uh oh, something stops you in your tracks! You feel a tight pull and a nip of pain as you begin to move. Your […]
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