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 MORELiving independently for longer: Small household changes that make everyday life a bit easier for Australian seniors
Completing household tasks such are laundry and cooking can be strenuous work for seniors living independently at home, and family members will often offer to help if they notice Mum or Dad struggling with simple tasks. However, completing these things can provide a real sense of independence and it can be a huge shock when […]
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 MORE7 small things you can do today to boost your health and happiness
The most important thing when it comes to improving our health and our happiness is simply to get started … and remember to give yourself a bit of grace as you learn to implement these healthy lifestyle practices! One of my favourite quotes goes something like this: “The best time to plant a tree was […]
READ MOREThe benefits of group exercise classes in the community
“Use it or lose it!” I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase if you’ve ever seen a physiotherapist or a GP about wanting to improve your health. The advice is more or less about doing a set of exercises or joining an exercise class to help you to regularly move your body in ways to improve […]
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