Have you noticed that you, or your elderly Mum or Dad, are finding it harder to reach for things in the overhead cupboards, or are needing more help perhaps with overhead activities like hanging the washing out or getting that favourite coat off the coat hanger? It’s because as we age, we start to slowly […]
READ MOREAn introduction to coordination activities for Australian seniors
Coordination is needed for activities we perform every day. It is the driving factor in how we perform smooth, controlled, and efficient movements. We can break down coordination into four main categories: fine motor skills, gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and foot-eye coordination. Let’s look at each of these in more detail. Fine motor skills […]
READ MOREMindfulness for seniors: Part 2 – Practising acceptance of ‘what is’ [VIDEO]
This is part 2 of our mindfulness video series for seniors (click here for the introductory video). We are producing these short instructional videos because at TPC, we believe that a healthy mind makes for a healthy body. In this, the third video in the series, our physiotherapist Joh will guide you through a mindfulness […]
READ MOREMindfulness for seniors: Part 1 – Body awareness practice [VIDEO]
We recently introduced our mindfulness video series for seniors (click here for the introductory video). We are producing these instructional videos because at TPC, we believe that a healthy mind makes for a healthy body. In this, the second video in the series, TPC physiotherapist Joh leads us through a short gentle, mindful movement and […]
READ MOREWalking with confidence: 3 simple tips for Australian seniors
Being able to walk confidently is often a big factor in an older person’s ability to stay living at home – a significant loss of mobility is often the trigger for more care or even a move towards residential care. It is not just the physical loss of mobility that people experience as they age, […]
READ MORE[ FREE E-BOOK ] How physiotherapy can help your elderly Mum or Dad live independently, for longer
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 MOREFive small things Australian seniors can do today to reduce morning stiffness
IMAGINE THIS: You wake from a deep sleep; your eyes blink open. You feel the cool morning air as you remove the blankets and venture into the day ahead. Then …. uh oh, something stops you in your tracks! You feel a tight pull and a nip of pain as you begin to move. Your […]
READ MOREIntroducing our mindfulness video series for seniors
Welcome to TPC’s new mindfulness video series for seniors. We are producing these instructional videos because at TPC, we believe that a healthy mind makes for a healthy body. In this, the first video in the series, TPC physiotherapist Joh takes us through an introduction of what mindfulness is and why it is important to […]
READ MOREThe importance of communication: “How do I talk to my physio?”
Good communication is vital to achieve positive results in physiotherapy. Accordingly, we have a core value here at The Physio Co – “Respect Everyone” – which reminds us to communicate in clear, concise, and honest ways with our clients, the families and carers of our clients, and with our peers and colleagues. As physiotherapists, we […]
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 […]
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