With winter just around the corner, it’s the ideal time to remind ourselves that while it’s likely we’ll be spending more time indoors out of the cold, it doesn’t mean we can’t stay physically active. During the warmer months, it’s easy to stay motivated. You can go for a walk and feel the warmth and […]
READ MOREFour ways Aussie seniors can add more physical activity to their week
It’s no secret that exercise is a key part of maintaining one’s physical function. Staying active, at any age, has been well proven to provide numerous health benefits, from reducing your risk of heart disease, to improving your mood. Older adults should aim for 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on most days of […]
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 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 […]
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