Rehabilitation Archives - KW Therapy https://kwtherapyltd.co.uk/tag/rehabilitation Transforming Lives Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:11:40 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://kwtherapyltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-KW-Final-favicon-32x32.png Rehabilitation Archives - KW Therapy https://kwtherapyltd.co.uk/tag/rehabilitation 32 32 Ciara Sharrock, Occupational Therapy Assistant https://kwtherapyltd.co.uk/ciara-sharrock-occupational-therapy-assistant Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:11:40 +0000 https://kwtherapyltd.co.uk/?p=3463 Ciara Sharrock, Occupational Therapy Assistant   Ciara joined KW Therapy Ltd in 2023 as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, bringing with her over six years of experience from her previous role at Krinvest Care Group, where she worked as both a Support Worker and Occupational Therapy Assistant.  She has extensive experience in delivering rehabilitative services to […]

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Ciara joined KW Therapy Ltd in 2023 as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, bringing with her over six years of experience from her previous role at Krinvest Care Group, where she worked as both a Support Worker and Occupational Therapy Assistant.  She has extensive experience in delivering rehabilitative services to individuals with a wide range of mental, physical, emotional, and developmental challenges. Always friendly, always focused—Ciara’s a fantastic addition to the team!

 

Here’s a little peek into what makes Ciara who she is.

 

Q Occupation

Occupational Therapy Assistant

 

Q Favourite Food or Drink
Club Orange and my mum’s lasagne!

 

Q Dream Holiday Destination
Hawaii

 

Q Hobby
Crochet

 

Q What part of your job makes you smile every day?
Seeing clients progress and their motivation to engage!

 

Q Tell us about your most memorable client moment?
Supporting a young lad to start increasing independence by putting his own pants on – seeing him being able to follow the steps and pull his pyjama bottoms up to his waist was just AMAZING!

 

Q If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why?
The ability to fly – I think this would be amazing plus really handy for quick holidays!

 

Q How do you unwind after a busy day?
Getting in my pyjamas and watching my favourite TV programmes

 

Q What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
High ropes and zip line

 

Q If you could switch places with any other healthcare professional for the day, who would it be and why?
Surgeon – I think it would be so interesting to see what it’s like within an operating theatre. Would be amazing to be able to perform surgery on someone who needs help!

 

Q Describe a day in the life of an Occupational Therapy Assistant in three emojis

😄  🫱🏼‍🫲🏻  🥳

 

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]]> Brain Injuries and Alcohol https://kwtherapyltd.co.uk/brain-injuries-and-alcohol Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:09:53 +0000 https://kwtherapyltd.co.uk/?p=2763 Brain injuries and alcohol have very a complex relationship. Alcohol can become a crutch to mask negative feelings when dealing with the emotional challenges of a brain injury. Yet drinking is known to worsen mood swings and enhance symptoms of depression or anxiety. It will increase the risk of accidents, which in some cases can […]

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Brain injuries and alcohol have very a complex relationship.

Alcohol can become a crutch to mask negative feelings when dealing with the emotional challenges of a brain injury. Yet drinking is known to worsen mood swings and enhance symptoms of depression or anxiety.

It will increase the risk of accidents, which in some cases can result in traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).  Or put individuals who already have a brain injury at an increased risk of accidents, especially when already dealing with impaired coordination and balance. 

Brain injury survivors often suffer cognitive impairments, such as difficulties with memory, attention and decision-making.   Drinking too much alcohol has the same effect and so merely exacerbates these problems.

So it stands to reason that the benefits of reducing alcohol intake align with many of the brain injury rehabilitation goals we work towards in occupational therapy.  What better reason to start the New Year with a #DryJanuary.

Need more convincing?  Take a look below…..

  1. Improved Physical Health: reducing alcohol intake can lead to better overall physical health.
  2. Better Sleep: alcohol disturbs sleep patterns and reducing the amount you consume may lead to a more restful nights sleep.
  3. Good Mental Health: Alcohol contributes to feelings of anxiety and depression.
  4. Weight Loss: Alcohol contains empty calories and excessive consumption contributes to weight gain.
  5. Increased Energy Levels: Alcohol can contribute to fatigue and decreased energy levels.
  6. Better Cognitive Function: Quitting alcohol may contribute to improved concentration and memory.
  7. Improve Relationships: Alcohol use can sometimes strain relationships.
  8.  Reduced Risk of Accidents: Alcohol impairs coordination and reaction time, increasing the risk of accidents.
  9.  Personal Growth: Quitting alcohol allows individuals to focus on their goals, hobbies, and interests without the interference of alcohol-related challenges.

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]]> Introducing Ciara Sharrock https://kwtherapyltd.co.uk/introducing-ciara-sharrock Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:34:04 +0000 https://kwtherapyltd.co.uk/?p=2755 We’re excited to introduce Ciara Sharrock, our Occupational Therapy Assistant. Ciara started her healthcare career as a Support Worker and went on to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Bringing with her several years experience of supporting clients with acquired brain injury and mental health problems. Her passion lies in empowering service users to gain confidence, […]

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Ciara started her healthcare career as a Support Worker and went on to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Bringing with her several years experience of supporting clients with acquired brain injury and mental health problems.

Her passion lies in empowering service users to gain confidence, skills, and independence through healthy living, self care practices, and community engagement. She takes pride in supporting individuals to access real life opportunities.

If you see Ciara out and about please say ‘hello’ and join us in welcoming her to the KW Therapy team. 

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