Lower back pain affects most adults at some stage in their life. While it can be very frustrating and uncomfortable, for most people optimising the way we move and taking care of our bodies can help to get the pain under control – and get us back to doing what we love. With this in […]
READ MOREHome care packages for physiotherapy: How our physios work with home care packages
Australians are living longer than ever before. In lockstep with that trend, more and more seniors are choosing to stay independent, living at home for longer. This has been backed up by research from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, which found that Australians of all ages would prefer to receive […]
READ MOREUTIs: How does this affect me and how can physiotherapy help?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in the elderly and can lead to serious complications. A UTI is an infection of the urinary tract, which consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. UTIs are most commonly caused by bacteria entering through the urethral opening and travelling up to the bladder, and can continue to […]
READ MORESimple home modifications can improve your life with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, degenerative neurological condition; in Australia, it affects 100,000 people, with 38 people being diagnosed every day. The disease is caused by cell damage that results in a loss of dopamine; a key chemical that helps the body communicate with the brain. Parkinson’s disease is highly individual, with symptoms varying from […]
READ MOREHow to ease muscle tension and improve flexibility of your neck
Approximately 50% of people experience neck pain at some point in their lives. Given that our neck has the duty of supporting and pointing our head in nearly all directions, it’s not surprising that it can occasionally feel stiff and sore. Common causes of a sore neck include: tense neck or shoulder muscles, reduced strength […]
READ MOREBenefits of exercising after a stroke
What is a stroke? The brain is supplied with oxygen and nutrient rich blood carried through blood vessels called arteries. A stroke occurs when these arteries are either burst or blocked, and blood flow to a part of the brain is impeded. Strokes affect everyone differently but it can generally impact “how you think, behave, […]
READ MOREAgeing and our incredible ability to adapt
How we view ageing has a big impact on how we respond. There are some firmly held beliefs (both individually and culturally) about getting old. If we’re honest, most of them are not positive. Growing older is widely associated with slowing down, aching joints and memory issues, to name just a few. The more we […]
READ MOREStarting with the end in mind: how to create a plan for success!
Starting with the end in mind: how to create a plan for success! So you’ve set a goal – fantastic! The goal is the destination we are going to work towards, but how are you going to get there? Lots of people set goals, but achieving them means taking the right action. One advantage of […]
READ MORETips for overcoming chronic stress as we get older
Tips for overcoming chronic stress as we get older Have you ever wondered how stress can affect your body? Among many other health complications, a recent study* showed living with chronic stress can increase your risk of a stroke by FOUR times. Chronic stress is when we are living in a state of constant stress […]
READ MOREHow physiotherapy can help to tackle Alzheimer’s disease
How physiotherapy can help to tackle Alzheimer’s disease Early intervention physiotherapy for Alzheimer’s disease can work wonders for older adults. Most of us know about Alzheimer’s disease, whether it’s because someone we know has been diagnosed with it, or we have read about it. More than 450,000 people in Australia are affected with dementia, 70 per cent of […]
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