Joanna Mercer 🌈

Senior Children’s Community Physiotherapist

[Joanna Mercer 🌈 @mercerphysio]

Fascinating afternoon at the innovation showcase, getting a greater understanding of how virtual and augmented reality can be integrated into clinical practice. Thank you @OUHospitals for hosting.

#VR #AR #physiotherapy
@oxfordhealthAHP

[Joanna Mercer 🌈 @mercerphysio]

Very exciting can’t wait to put the guidance into practice in my CAMHS inpatient setting

[Kate Brown @KateBro88080231]

Coming soon…

@ukphysiosined @PhysiosinMH @thecsp @rcpsychEDFac @beatED @Hyland_P80 @yvonne_swainson @Annapaterson8 @CPFT_NHS @PhysioSamMcIver @ScotPhysioMH @CambsPboroAHPs

So exciting!!!

[Joanna Mercer 🌈 @mercerphysio]

After reflecting on last week I am proud to see how far I’ve come with my public speaking. Being terrified to present to a room of 10 at uni to presenting at AHP day in front of a large room full of amazing professionals. Pretty brave I’d say #BeBraveBeBoldMakeWaves

[@OxfordHealthAHPs @oxfordhealthAHP]

Multidisciplinary working of AHPs in practice- making it real with a patient case scenario showing how much person centred meaningful activities can make a difference! 🏑#BeBraveBeBoldMakeWaves

[Joanna Mercer 🌈 @mercerphysio]

A year ago today I started my journey in paediatrics- two redeployments and a global pandemic later I’ve accepted a band 6 children’s community physio position.

It’s been a whirlwind but I’m excited about this next step in my career.

@oxfordhealthAHP #Paeds #physiotherapy

[Joanna Mercer 🌈 @mercerphysio]

@gds115gds @rachelkyte1 thanks guys!! It was an emerging practitioner module with oxford brooks through my trust, I haven’t chosen the rest of them yet. I need to figure out an area to focus on first but I’ll get there!

[Joanna Mercer 🌈 @mercerphysio]

Passing my first masters module is the little bit of positive news that was needed during this challenging time!

One step closer to getting that full masters 👩🏼‍🎓

[Joanna Mercer 🌈 @mercerphysio]

Weight session at lunch then run around with my #AHPsActive partner, apparently it’s only acceptable to run with the biggest stick we can find. @WeAHPs #AHPs #WeActiveChallenge

[Joanna Mercer 🌈 @mercerphysio]

Starting a new job in the middle of a pandemic was never going to be easy.

My first month as a children’s physio has shown me I have A LOT to learn but I have never been so excited.

I think I might have found my specialty

@oxfordhealthAHP #physio #Paediatrics #csp

[Joanna Mercer 🌈 @mercerphysio]

@jessica_wOT @WeAHPs @southernscampi @Jordan_FScottOT @RobTheOT I spent yesterday running after this one and doing some baking! Got a good arm work out using the traditional method of a wooden spoon to mix my brownie mixture! Today is looking like a long dog walk to see family #AHPsActive

[Crouch Physio @CrouchPhysio]

This tweet is a reminder to all Physiotherapists to APPLY FOR THAT JOB, even if you feel you lack experience....

[Joanna Mercer 🌈 @mercerphysio]

@jessica_wOT @southernscampi @CroftsMarie @juliefulea @MontgomeryWBSG @CharmianBlacka1 @parsons2_laura @Cornishchuckle @karen_lascelles @physioSam1 @PickersPT @jessicadeguara @EmmaCroftymac @emtucks @CMSPhysio @SJHamblin27 @RebeccaTyrrell4 @RebeccaKellyOT @fluffytauntaun @mcwadleyphysio @MBHardcastle @Em_Garratt This looks a lot of fun! Dusted off the trainers and I’m ready to go! #AHPsActive

[Joanna Mercer 🌈 @mercerphysio]

A sad farewell to my rotations, cannot thank my team enough for getting me through this pandemic!

On to my next chapter, finally time to start calling myself a paediatric physiotherapist 🥂

#childrenstherapy

@OxfordHealthNHS

[Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) @thecsp]

In the second month of lockdown, the media spotlight has regularly shone on physiotherapy.

Rehabilitation has featured prominently, and physios have also provided much-needed advice to the public during lockdown.

Catch up with the coverage highlights.
https://t.co/0GOQp9RPah

[Joanna Mercer 🌈 @mercerphysio]

Couldn’t have said it better myself, proud to be a community physio

“Quality community rehabilitation needs to be prioritised to prevent worsening long-term health and increased demand on social care and health services”

https://t.co/sCZhbLEH7T

[Hayley Marriott @marriott_hayley]

One study reported that only 20% of boys and 7% of girls, during or shortly after cancer treatment, met the recommended minimum 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous PA a day (Braam et al., 2015). However, regular physical activity for children with cancer is very beneficial.

[Joanna Mercer 🌈 @mercerphysio]

A normal reaction to an abnormal situation
#covid19

[Joanna Mercer 🌈 @mercerphysio]

“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” – Lady Bird Johnson

Thank you to my beautiful friend who is miles away but always there to cheer me up!

[allwin mercer @allwinmercer]

thank you so much to the @WhiteHartHN for the fantastic home delivery Roast dinner and the villagers of Curridge who nominated Joanna @mercerphysio & I for the Generous Keyworker giveaway. The food is always fantastic & never disappoints. Finally, A feel good weekend. 💕

[Joanna Mercer 🌈 @mercerphysio]

Clapping for carers had a new meaning tonight

I wasn’t just clapping whilst at home with my family

Tonight I was with a patient listening and watching her community coming together in a time of darkness

Neighbours taking the time to show they care about her and our NHS

#proud

[Jess💙💚 @jessica_wOT]

There has been an exciting new #OxfordHealthCares package arrival on my late shift today #redeployment #occupationaltherapy