When Janine, 79, first contacted The Physio Co (TPC) in January this year, she was experiencing lower back pain from arthritis and generally felt out of shape.
From the very start, Janine was incredibly friendly and cheerful and always wearing a smile; she rarely admitted when she was in pain, so we knew that it was serious when she reached out to us.
Due to the pain she was feeling, Janine tended to be quite sedentary and was finding it hard to stay motivated. Enter Ella, her TPC physiotherapist.
Ella discovered something special after getting to know Janine more and more through their sessions together: Janine absolutely loved plants!
This became the spark for Janine’s physiotherapy goal:
To be able to walk from her home without stopping to nearby Honeysuckle Nursery – a distance of 300 metres – so she could enjoy looking at all the beautiful plants.
Over a couple of months of regular physiotherapy, Ella and Janine focused on building Janine’s leg strength and endurance to support her goal. The practice wasn’t always easy, but Janine’s determination always shone through.
When Janine finally achieved her goal in walking to the nursery (with Ella in tow), it was truly wonderful to see. She was so happy and proud of herself that she even bought some cacti as a reward for all her hard work! This achievement motivated her to get out of the house more, doing something she genuinely enjoys.
Janine’s journey reminds us how setting personal, meaningful goals can empower people to overcome challenges and embrace life fully, no matter what their age.
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The Physio Co helps Aussie seniors to move more, with confidence! How can we help you (or your elderly Mum or Dad?) Contact us today on 1300 797 793 and speak with Nancy, Julia and Jess from the TPC Client Care team to discuss your situation. If they’re busy on other calls, leave a message and someone from the team will call you back for a chat! Alternatively you can email us via [email protected]