Exercise is an important aspect of healthcare for older individuals, as it can help them maintain their physical and mental health, prevent chronic diseases, and improve their overall quality of life. As we age, our bodies naturally become more prone to injuries, illnesses, and functional declines, which can make it difficult to perform everyday tasks …
Physiotherapy is an important aspect of healthcare for elderly individuals, as it can help them maintain their mobility, independence, and quality of life. As we age, our bodies naturally become more prone to injuries, illnesses, and functional declines, which can make it difficult to perform everyday tasks and activities. Physiotherapy can help seniors manage these …
New ways, new rules: Physical and mental wellbeing when working from home Creating a workspace environment to support your holistic wellbeing can energise your engagement, productivity and satisfaction. At work, we focus, collaborate, rejuvenate, socialise and learn throughout the day. Great workspaces are designed to be an interconnected ecosystem of collaboration and community zones, where …
I am constantly surprised at the lack of standardisation of evidence based ergonomic advice across the public service and private sectors. As a city CBD physio for the past few years I see many people presenting with work related issues. Most of the time just by looking at them I can tell how they sit …
The main thing to remember is that you are trying to provide the optimal conditions for your back to heal. That includes avoiding pain, provoking activities and postures. Maintaining neutral spinal posture is the goal and this is easier with the help of aids such as tape, back braces, supportive mattresses, office chairs etc. Exercises …
‘Hulas’ Stand up Place your hands in the small of your back for support Gently circle your hips around your hips and legs that remain relatively still Circle one way then the other Repeat about 6 times each way hourly Benefits: frees up the joints at the base of the spine and unloads the discs
BPPV occurs when someone experiences dizziness while their head is in a certain position. It is most common in older people, but can also occur after whiplash inuries, concussion, sports injuries, and some antibiotic medications. CAUSE: BBPV is caused by crystals (otoconia) floating in the semicircular canals of the ears that increase the densitivity of …