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 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 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 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 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 […]
READ MOREA brief introduction to the five stages of grief
Moving out of home, loss of independence, cancelled events, the death of someone close to you – maybe you have experienced one or more of these situations? Grief is a response to loss. Specifically, loss of someone or something to which a bond of affection was formed. As your parents move through life, particularly in […]
READ MOREWhen is the right time to move into residential aged care?
There is no set time or age to move into residential aged care. The right time may not be easy to recognise, and each situation is different. But, in general, the longer an older person can remain at home, the better. This is so they can remain independent for as long as possible before needing […]
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 […]
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