Building Strong And Healthy Bones In Old Age | The Physio Co “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” … said no good physiotherapist ever! Just like, “You can’t grow new bone in an older person.” Right? Wrong! Bone is a living, growing tissue made up of mostly collagen and calcium. In our younger […]
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 […]
READ MOREShort of breath? A physio can help
Short of breath? A physio can help Feeling short of breath? You’re not alone. Shortness of breath or breathlessness is common for older people who have chronic conditions, including those that affect the heart and lungs. These can include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure. Chronic breathlessness is the name given to the […]
READ MOREBody and mind: how physiotherapy can help seniors with dementia
Body and mind: how physiotherapy can help seniors with dementia As defined by Dementia Australia, dementia describes a collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain – thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. At The Physio Co (TPC), our most effective treatment comes in the form of functional, multi-activity exercises […]
READ MOREStaying healthier at home for longer
Staying healthier at home for longer – The Physio Co. Most people, as they get older, like to stay living in their own home for as long as possible. We get that at The Physio Co (TPC). We how have Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists doing home visits to help people stay home – and happy […]
READ MOREFour keys to increased mobility for a happier and longer life
Four keys to increased mobility for a happier and longer life We don’t have all the answers at The Physio Co (TPC) but we know a thing or two about staying mobile and how it makes for a happier and longer life. We met a woman called Helen a short while ago. Helen had moved […]
READ MOREHow to get the most out of a short-term respite stay in aged care
How to get the most out of a short-term respite stay in aged care Complacency is not our thing at The Physio Co (TPC). We like to always search for new ways to keep our senior clients as mobile, safe and happy for as they can be for as long as possible. We once spent […]
READ MOREHow to ensure your parents retain their independence as they get older
How to ensure your parents retain their independence as they get older Getting older is not easy, but it can be smoother than you might think. If one of your parents is getting older, say in their 70s, 80s, 90s or even approaching 100 years old, you’ll understand that their mobility, safety and happiness is […]
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