Tag: Physiotherapy
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Personalized Pain Care Could Transform Life for Australians with Parkinson’s
Overview: The Hidden Burden of Pain in Parkinson’s Parkinson’s disease is widely recognized for tremors and mobility challenges, yet many Australians living with the condition also face persistent pain. Pain can be non-motor in origin, arising from muscle rigidity, postural changes, neuropathic factors, and the tremor-related strain on joints. For some, pain worsens as the…
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Co-Creation of a Motor-Cognitive Exercise Programme for Older Adults: A Qualitative PAAR Study
Introduction This article reports on a qualitative, co-creative study that developed a motor-cognitive exercise programme for community-dwelling older adults (aged 65 and above) in Sweden. Grounded in Participatory and Appreciative Action and Reflection (PAAR), the project aimed to produce knowledge through positive, action-oriented engagement with older people and physiotherapists. The approach emphasised collaboration, ownership, and…
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Co-Created Motor-Cognitive Exercise Programme for Older Adults: A Qualitative PAAR Study
Introduction This article reports on a qualitative study that used a co-creative approach to develop a motor-cognitive exercise programme for community-dwelling older adults. Grounded in Participatory and Appreciative Action and Reflection (PAAR), the study aimed to generate knowledge and practical insights by emphasising constructive potential and collaboration between older participants and physiotherapists. Data were analysed…
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Co-Creating a Motor-Cognitive Exercise Programme for Older Adults: A Qualitative PAAR-Inspired Study
Introduction to the Co-Creation Approach This qualitative study explores how a motor–cognitive exercise programme can be co-created with older adults and physiotherapists using a Participatory and Appreciative Action and Reflection (PAAR) framework. PAAR emphasizes positive knowledge production by focusing on strengths, creativity, and collaborative reflection, rather than problems alone. The study follows a structured, iterative…
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Shocked to be diagnosed at 26: Sciatica strikes younger Singaporeans
Introduction: Sciatica isn’t just an older person’s problem Sciatica—nerve pain that travels from the lower back down the leg—is no longer confined to the elderly. In Singapore, doctors are observing more patients in their 20s to 40s presenting with sciatic pain, a trend linked to modern lifestyles that mix long hours of sitting with high-intensity…
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Shocked to be diagnosed at 26: Sciatica in Singapore’s young adults
Sciatica in the spotlight: a growing issue for Singapore’s young adults Sciatica, the nerve pain that travels from the lower back down the leg, is no longer a condition exclusive to older patients. In Singapore, doctors are reporting more cases in people in their 20s to 40s. The shift reflects lifestyle factors that didn’t figure…
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Shocked to be diagnosed at 26: Sciatica isn’t just for older people
The rising tide of early-onset sciatica in Singapore Sciatica is classically seen as a condition of older adults, but doctors in Singapore are reporting more cases among people in their 20s to 40s. The nerve pain that starts in the lower back and travels down one leg is now being linked to modern lifestyle habits:…
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Supporting Patients with Osteoarthritis in Sweden
Understanding Osteoarthritis in Sweden In Sweden, approximately one in four individuals over the age of 45, and one in three over 65, are estimated to suffer from osteoarthritis, a condition that can lead to significant pain, reduced mobility, decreased work capacity, and diminished overall well-being. The impact of osteoarthritis stretches beyond physical limitations; it affects…
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Weight Training for Over 40s: Insights from a Physiotherapist
Introduction to Weight Training After 40 As we age, maintaining physical fitness becomes increasingly important. Many individuals over the age of 40 may hesitate to start weight training, fearing injury or believing it’s too late. However, Mike Murphy, head physiotherapist at Rapid and founder of the Master’s Program Ireland, emphasizes that the best time to…
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Start Weight Training After 40: Expert Physio Insights
Introduction to Weight Training After 40 As we age, maintaining physical health becomes increasingly vital. For individuals over 40, weight training not only enhances strength but also supports overall wellness. Mike Murphy, head physiotherapist at Rapid and founder of the Master’s Program Ireland, emphasizes that the best time to start weight training is yesterday. This…