Hypermobility- help

Resource type: Frequently Asked Questions  —  Date posted: January 27th, 2012   Number of views: 1308

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How can I help a pupil who has Hypermobility?

• Body/limb awareness when eyes are closed can be harder, causing people to present as less co-ordinated and suffer more injuries.
• Female hormones soften ligaments making then more stretchy than usual, causing girls to have more pain around the time of their period.
• If injured                    R —rest the injured joint      I — ice the joint                C— compress the injury                       E— elevate the injured joint
• Heat and paracetamol can also help.

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