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Jakob enjoying his weekly session with Guy 😊

Just look at those smiles! Their bond has grown so much over time, and it's always a pleasure to see the connection, trust, and enjoyment they share during their sessions.

Working with children is about so much more than therapy goals. It's about building confidence, creating positive experiences, and making every session engaging and fun. Through play, laughter, and meaningful activities, children often achieve more than they realise.

There’s never a dull moment when Jakob and Guy are together, and it's clear that they both look forward to their weekly sessions. Moments like these remind us how important relationships are in helping children thrive.

Keep smiling, Jakob!💙⭐😊

✨ The Science of Feeling Good ✨
Your brain has its own natural pharmacy - and it’s completely free 💫
Occupational Therapists (OTs) know that you don’t always need medication to boost your mood. Endorphins, your body’s “feel-good” hormones, can help reduce stress, ease pain, and lift your overall wellbeing 🙌

💡 Easy Ways to Boost Your Endorphins:

💃 Move together: Group workouts, dance classes, or team sports = bigger mood boost thanks to social connection
🏃‍♀️ Get active: Power walks, swimming, hiking, or HIIT are top-tier endorphin triggers
🌶️ Eat for happiness:
• Spicy foods = endorphin rush 🌶️
• Dark chocolate (70%+) = instant reward 🍫
• Ginseng = natural boost 🌿
☀️ Soak up sunlight: Just 20 minutes can increase serotonin + endorphins
😂 Laugh & listen: Belly laughs with friends or your favourite music = instant lift 🎶

OTs help you turn these small habits into a lifestyle - so feeling good becomes your new normal 💛

Ready to build your feel-good routine?

PhysioFunction are holding a FREE Foot Drop assessment day on Tuesday 22nd September in collaboration with National Foot Drop Society.

We can advise on foot drop solutions including, FES, Braces/Orthotics and exercises.

There are limited spaces available, so book your slot now.

To do this please email [email protected]

After Cauda Equina, something as simple as going out to socialise can take a lot more thought than people realise.

For Clare, it wasn’t just about where she was going - but where she would sit, what the surface would feel like, and how long the journey would take. These are the hidden challenges that can impact confidence and independence.

As part of her recovery, Clare has been working with Kiran on sensory stimulation - helping to reawaken nerves, improve body awareness, and rebuild trust in her movements.

Her programme includes:
✨ Warm water therapy to boost circulation and prepare the skin
✨ Toe exercises like marble pick-ups to strengthen and stimulate nerves
✨ “Toe yoga” to improve joint awareness
✨ Ball rolling for texture stimulation and coordination
✨ Balance work using a wobble cushion
✨ Walking on different surfaces to reconnect with what her feet are feeling

This type of therapy goes beyond exercises - it supports real-life goals. For Clare, that means feeling more comfortable sitting in the car, visiting friends, and simply getting out and about with greater confidence.

Small steps can lead to big changes 🙌