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 […]
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 MOREFour frequently asked questions about rehabilitation at home for seniors
We’ve recently been running a series of articles on rehabilitation at home for seniors. You can check them out here: Home-based rehab for seniors: How family members can help Mum or Dad after surgery (or a stay in hospital) How can a physiotherapist help with rehabilitation? What conditions can benefit from rehabilitation with a physiotherapist? […]
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 MOREHow can a physiotherapist help with rehabilitation?
Rehabilitation is a fact of life for most of us at some point, but it’s particularly important as we get older. Rehabilitation is care that can help you get back, keep or improve abilities that you need for daily life. These abilities may be physical, mental or cognitive. You may have lost them because of […]
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 […]
READ MORE8 small steps to speed up recovery post stroke
If you suffer a stroke, the goal will be to recover as quickly as possible. While there is no magic pill involved, there are a few small steps you can take that may help speed up your recovery and assist you in building positive habits over time. Here are eight of them: Stimulation and repetitive […]
READ MOREWeighing up the ways hydrotherapy can help Australian seniors
It seems hydrotherapy is getting more and more popular with Aussie seniors these days. It’s said to help relieve muscle tension, reduce joint stiffness, and improve pain. But what is hydrotherapy? How does it work, and who is it suitable for? Hydrotherapy, or aquatic therapy, involves immersion in water to help with recovery and rehabilitation […]
READ MOREHow TPC is keeping its physios and clients safe as Covid numbers grow
As Melbourne and Sydney continue to live with growing Covid numbers in the community, we thought it timely to outline what we’re doing at The Physio Co to ensure our senior clients not only stay mobile and happy … but safe and healthy as well. The safety and wellbeing of all TPCers and their clients […]
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