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 MOREAn introduction to coordination activities for Australian seniors
Coordination is needed for activities we perform every day. It is the driving factor in how we perform smooth, controlled, and efficient movements. We can break down coordination into four main categories: fine motor skills, gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and foot-eye coordination. Let’s look at each of these in more detail. Fine motor skills […]
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 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 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 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 MOREHow can a physiotherapist help me with my low back pain? A rehabilitation approach for seniors
Low back pain is a very common problem across a large number of age groups, including older adults. It can have a huge impact on a person’s quality of life as the pain, restricted movement, inability to perform daily activities, hobbies or sports interrupt the person’s ability to live their life. The causes of low […]
READ MOREWhat conditions can benefit from rehabilitation with a physiotherapist?
You may have heard of the term “rehabilitation” but aren’t quite sure whether or not it’s suitable for you or your loved one. After a hospital admission, a doctor may have recommended some rehab. After your fall, someone might have said that you should have some rehab at home. So, what conditions is rehab actually […]
READ MOREHome-based rehab for seniors: How family members can help Mum or Dad after surgery (or a stay in hospital)
Imagine your Mum or Dad has been in hospital for a short stay following an operation or other illness. After a successful procedure, they’ve recovered well enough that the surgeon is happy to send them home. Then what? That’s the point when our clients at The Physio Co – and their families – need a […]
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