Building healthy exercise habits: a guide for Australian seniors We all want to create healthy habits in our lives – but it’s all about our willpower, right? James Clear, author of the book ‘Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones’, argues that it may not be that […]
READ MOREWhat actually happens as we age (and what can we do about it?)
Ageing is a natural part of life. And, no matter how hard some try, we can’t avoid it. But what is happening as we age? And what action can we take to minimise the impact of the changes? When do we start to ‘age’? It is generally accepted that the majority of our growth happens […]
READ MOREThe role of flexibility plays in a healthy life
When you think of a healthy life, what do you see? Maybe you see a person smiling and holding a cup of water. Maybe you imagine Arnold Schwarzenegger – someone with lots of muscles! Perhaps you imagine yourself at the gym or going for a walk with the dog. When you think of a healthy […]
READ MOREMindfulness for seniors: Part 2 – Practising acceptance of ‘what is’ [VIDEO]
This is part 2 of our mindfulness video series for seniors (click here for the introductory video). We are producing these short instructional videos because at TPC, we believe that a healthy mind makes for a healthy body. In this, the third video in the series, our physiotherapist Joh will guide you through a mindfulness […]
READ MOREFlexibility for seniors: Can we regain it in our 80s?
As children, we are naturally flexible. This is because, as kids, many of our bones are made of flexible cartilage that hardens over time. In our 20 and 30’s, our bones are well established, and flexibility takes a bit more work to attain. When we get over the age of 36, we are no longer […]
READ MOREAge is just a number: are we potentially selling ourselves short?
It’s one of the first questions we learn to ask in school. And, on the surface, the answer is simple: If I was born on 1st January, 1958, and we are now in 2022, then I am 64 years old. Aren’t I? Well, technically, yes; going by the calendar I am 64 years old. Human […]
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 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 MORE7 small things to help you get a better night’s sleep
“Sleep is the best meditation” – Dalai Lama Wouldn’t we all love to say that we’ve had a good night’s sleep? Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could lay our heads on our pillows and fall instantly into blissful, uninterrupted sleep, every night? Sadly, this is far from reality for most of us. Getting a […]
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