How physiotherapy can help seniors with shoulder pain Picking up a bottle of milk from the shelf, mopping the floor, hanging up the washing, showering or even combing your hair may seem like common tasks that we don’t think twice about. However, for people with shoulder problems, everyday activities can become dreaded, painful tasks that […]
READ MOREFive reasons why goal-setting is important for seniors
Five reasons why goal-setting is important for seniors GOAL. This four-letter word has been used by us all at some stage of our life. What is a goal? One of the simplest definitions of the word “goal”, as defined in the dictionary, is “an aim or purpose”. A goal is a target for achieving a […]
READ MOREHere are 10 ways Australian seniors can stay healthy during self-isolation
The 10 ways Australian seniors can stay healthy during self-isolation The coronavirus pandemic has upended our world. We are now staying in our homes more than ever and limiting where we go. As such, it has become more challenging to maintain our general health as our usual outings have become restricted and our routines changed […]
READ MOREHow to exercise with breast cancer: Breaking down the latest evidence
How to exercise with breast cancer: Breaking down the latest evidence In a previous blog article about exercise and cancer (‘Four ways exercise helps with cancer treatment’), we established the many benefits of exercising throughout treatment. In this article, we will answer the four most common questions surrounding exercising with breast cancer. What is the […]
READ MOREFeeling dizzy? How physio can help
Feeling dizzy? How physio can help Dizziness and vertigo can be difficult to manage, making it hard to do everyday activities such as cleaning, cooking or simply leaving the house alone. People often use the words ‘dizziness’ and ‘vertigo’ interchangeably, but these are actually two different conditions. Dizziness is usually described as light-headedness, unsteadiness or […]
READ MOREFour ways exercise helps with cancer treatment
Four ways exercise helps with cancer treatment “If we could turn the benefits of exercise into a pill it would be demanded by patients, prescribed by every cancer specialist and subsidised by government. It would be seen as a major breakthrough in cancer treatment.” Dr Prue Cormie Exercise helps with cancer The floodgates have opened. […]
READ MOREHow to build and maintain strong and healthy bones as we get older
Building Strong And Healthy Bones In Old Age | The Physio Co “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” … said no good physiotherapist ever! Just like, “You can’t grow new bone in an older person.” Right? Wrong! Bone is a living, growing tissue made up of mostly collagen and calcium. In our younger […]
READ MOREExercise causing you pain? Getting active in the pool might be the answer
Aquatic Physiotherapy or Hydrotherapy For Seniors | The Physio Co What is hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy – or aquatic physiotherapy – refers to a water-based exercise program delivered in a swimming pool or specific hydrotherapy pool. It differs from swimming in that: Hydrotherapy aims to decrease pain, increase range of movement and flexibility, as well as develop […]
READ MORETai Chi for Seniors: 7 Benefits You Should Know Now
Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors | Health & Exercise | The Physio Co For seniors, Tai Chi has become a popular and effective type of exercise that Australians everywhere are embracing. Though this may seem like a relatively new form of exercise, Tai Chi actually has its roots in ancient Chinese martial arts. Tai […]
READ MOREShort of breath? A physio can help
Short of breath? A physio can help Feeling short of breath? You’re not alone. Shortness of breath or breathlessness is common for older people who have chronic conditions, including those that affect the heart and lungs. These can include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart failure. Chronic breathlessness is the name given to the […]
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