When we first met Mark, 81, he was going through a particularly tough time. A serious calf strain had landed him in hospital with severe swelling and pain; from there, he spent some time in respite before returning home. The once-active Mark, who loved swimming and walking, was now deconditioned and struggling with mobility, pain, […]
READ MOREJennifer’s story: How simple but powerful goals ladder up to meaningful progress
When TPC client Jennifer, 83, set her goal – to be able to use her right arm to hold a shopping bag when doing the groceries – she knew it wouldn’t be easy. Since having a stroke four years previous, Jennifer has been on a determined journey to regain strength and independence in the right […]
READ MORETPC client goal win: Six steps to independence, confidence, and peace of mind
When Janice, 85, first began physiotherapy in March, her main concern was neck pain. She had limited movement and wasn’t all that active, mainly just walking to and from lunch and dinner. But a lot can change in just a few months with the right support, a clear goal, and a little bit of determination! […]
READ MORETPC client goal win: Heather, 91, is back in the kitchen – pain-free!
After a fall in her garden left her with ongoing lower back pain, TPC client Heather, 91, set herself a meaningful goal: “To be able to prepare my meals without significant back pain.” This was in January of this year, and with the support of her TPC physio May-Ann, we’re pleased to say Heather has […]
READ MOREBack on board: How Val climbed her way back to her Wednesday bus excursions!
It was just another Wednesday morning, but for Val, it marked a triumphant return to something she truly loved – joining her friends on the weekly village bus outing. After months of dedicated physiotherapy with TPC physiotherapist Dan, Val achieved her goal: “To be able to safely climb the steps onto the village bus so […]
READ MOREA walk to remember: Celebrating Georgina’s incredible progress at 98!
At 98 years old, Georgina is proof that determination and perseverance have no age limit. When TPC physiotherapist Brooke first met Georgina in January, 2025, she was wheelchair-bound after a fall back in June, 2024. But despite her condition, Georgina (pictured below) wanted to regain her independence by walking (with her walking frame) from her […]
READ MOREHow physio sessions helped Jo bounce back from a fall
One of the challenges for several of our clients is they are caring for a loved one while trying to manage their own health. It’s therefore especially important they maintain mobility so they are sufficiently strong to be able to look after others. Jo was originally referred to us by a fellow resident of the […]
READ MORESENIORS SMASHING GOALS: Shopping trips and family time drive Grace to success
When our physical powers start to wane, our psychological make-up can also suffer as our confidence takes a tumble. Grace, a client of The Physio Co, had lost her confidence in walking after a fall – as many people do – and found she would also get tired easily. Her dearest wish was to maintain […]
READ MORESue ticks off The Physio Co’s 3000th client goal milestone!
At The Physio Co (TPC), we believe it’s important to celebrate exercise milestones – it’s an acknowledgement of the hard work our clients and team put in, and an inspiration to others. So, we make no apology for shouting this one from the rooftops – we’ve just had our 3000th senior client smash their exercise […]
READ MORESENIORS SMASHING GOALS: Great outdoors creates a perfect target for Graham
There’s nothing quite like a walk in the great outdoors to reinvigorate mind, body and spirit. It’s so inspiring that Graham, one of The Physio Co’s latest success stories, likes to capture scenes on his phone camera. However, when walking becomes difficult, you can imagine the difficulty of trying to keep your balance while holding […]
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