“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 […]
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 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 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, […]
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