Building strength in seniors: Here are 6 simple exercises to do at home Do you sense yourself, your parents, grandparents or an older person you care for are getting tired easily, getting short of breath quickly, walking slowly or say they’re feeling weak? These could be signs of frailty but there are safe and simple […]
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How to make your hospital stay more comfortable and productive Visiting hospital means lots of different things to different people. You could be excited about a knee operation that will mean you have no more pain when you walk. Maybe you have cut your hand and just need it stitched up. Or perhaps you have […]
READ MOREIncontinence in older adults: what you need to know (and how a physio can help)
Incontinence in older adults: what you need to know (and how a physio can help) Do you feel embarrassed to talk about continence issues? Don’t suffer in silence! Incontinence is a common problem, particularly in older adults. Incontinence can have an enormous impact on a person’s health and quality of life. It can also place […]
READ MORE5 simple exercises for managing knee osteoarthritis
5 simple exercises for managing knee osteoarthritis There is a mountain of research to support the benefits of exercise in managing osteoarthritis, but there are so many types of activity, where do you start? Of course, things such as walking, swimming, cycling and tai chi all have great benefits, but here are five simple exercises […]
READ MOREFive reasons why goal-setting is important for seniors
Five reasons why goal-setting is important for seniors GOAL. This four-letter word has been used by us all at some stage of our life. What is a goal? One of the simplest definitions of the word “goal”, as defined in the dictionary, is “an aim or purpose”. A goal is a target for achieving a […]
READ MOREHow Australia’s seniors can protect themselves online
How Australia’s seniors can protect themselves online One of the impacts of coronavirus is the increased speed at which businesses and individuals are migrating to online services and communication platforms. The Physio Co is no different. We started exploring online consultation options in mid-2019, potentially as a small part of our service. Fast forward to […]
READ MOREHere are 10 ways Australian seniors can stay healthy during self-isolation
The 10 ways Australian seniors can stay healthy during self-isolation The coronavirus pandemic has upended our world. We are now staying in our homes more than ever and limiting where we go. As such, it has become more challenging to maintain our general health as our usual outings have become restricted and our routines changed […]
READ MOREFour ways exercise helps with cancer treatment
Four ways exercise helps with cancer treatment “If we could turn the benefits of exercise into a pill it would be demanded by patients, prescribed by every cancer specialist and subsidised by government. It would be seen as a major breakthrough in cancer treatment.” Dr Prue Cormie Exercise helps with cancer The floodgates have opened. […]
READ MOREManagement of knee osteoarthritis – 5 simple exercises
Management of knee osteoarthritis – 5 simple exercises There is a mountain of research to support the benefits of exercise in the management of knee osteoarthritis, but there are so many types of activity, where do you start? Of course, things such as walking, swimming, cycling and tai chi all have great benefits, but here […]
READ MORETai Chi for Seniors: 7 Benefits You Should Know Now
Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors | Health & Exercise | The Physio Co For seniors, Tai Chi has become a popular and effective type of exercise that Australians everywhere are embracing. Though this may seem like a relatively new form of exercise, Tai Chi actually has its roots in ancient Chinese martial arts. Tai […]
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