Lead Physiotherapist in Paediatric Services at MQ Health, Jan Hancock, does incredible work helping children learn new skills and recover from injury. She also happens to be a hula hoop master – an essential skill for any paediatric physiotherapist!
(1) In a nutshell, my job is to …
Help children (and their families) to achieve new motor skills or recover following an injury, and to be as active participants in their life as possible.
(2) The question I hear most often in my work is …
“What do paediatric physiotherapists do?” As well as, “What’s in your bag?” (usually a selection of quirky toys).
(3) The thing I find most rewarding in my role is …
Helping children learn new skills and watching them and their family delight in their successes.
(4) This year I want to …
Be innovative and grow an amazing paediatric physiotherapy service at MQ Health.
(5) The bravest thing I’ve done is …
Blackwater rafting in a cave in New Zealand!
(6) A place that’s special to me is …
Anywhere near the water – the beach, a river or lake – it replenishes the soul.
(7) My guilty pleasure is …
Coffee, I can’t manage a day without it.
(8) I’m scared of …
Spiders and snakes.
(9) My hidden talent is …
Hula hooping – an essential skill for a paediatric physiotherapist!
(10) A moment I’ll always remember is …
Swimming with dolphins in New Zealand with my family, such an amazing experience!
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