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 […]
READ MOREIntroducing our mindfulness video series for seniors
Welcome to TPC’s new mindfulness video series for seniors. We are producing these instructional videos because at TPC, we believe that a healthy mind makes for a healthy body. In this, the first video in the series, TPC physiotherapist Joh takes us through an introduction of what mindfulness is and why it is important to […]
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 MORE7 small things to help you get a better night’s sleep
“Sleep is the best meditation” – Dalai Lama Wouldn’t we all love to say that we’ve had a good night’s sleep? Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could lay our heads on our pillows and fall instantly into blissful, uninterrupted sleep, every night? Sadly, this is far from reality for most of us. Getting a […]
READ MOREAn introduction to mindful movement for Australian seniors
The last couple of years have been challenging for many of us. External factors outside of our personal control have affected us in many ways, causing levels of unease and anxiety not experienced before. Now, more than ever, continues to be a time to embrace slowing down and enjoying the simpler things in life. In […]
READ MORETPC launches new podcast for community physios & physiotherapy grads
TPC has launched a new podcast by community physios, for community physios. Called The Confident Physio, the podcast is for Australian physiotherapists in the earlier stages of their professional journey. Part behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to be a community physiotherapist working with seniors, part education and self-improvement on how you can become the […]
READ MOREStaying independent as we age: here are 6 tips to help our elderly Mum or Dad
Everyone, especially our seniors, should have the chance to live independently with pride. Ageing can sometimes make independent living difficult, but we know that our elderly Mums and Dads want to stay in their own home for as long as possible. Fortunately, small changes and a little support can go a long way towards […]
READ MORE‘No pain, no gain’ for seniors: True or false?
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘no pain, no gain’. And, at some stage in our life, we’ve likely said it to ourselves or heard someone recite it. This view of pain and exercise was made famous in the 1980s with movie stars like Sylvester Stallone grinding out a gruelling fitness routine (think Rocky Balboa). However, […]
READ MOREWinter warmers – little exercises to keep you warm and fit in the cooler months
With the weather becoming cooler, we can often end up spending more time indoors and subsequently be less active. But don’t let this stop you from achieving your goals! Here are some simple exercise ideas that can be done at home to improve your strength and balance. 👇 Sit to stand This is a perfect […]
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