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Hypermobility- pupils help themselves

Resource type: Frequently Asked Questions  —  Date posted: January 27th, 2012   Number of views: 1451


How can students help themselves?

  • Build up muscles by regular exercise.
  • Warm up before exercise.
  • Avoid sports that mean you twist– football, tennis, squash, basketball
  • Swimming, Pilates and yoga are all good forms of exercise.
  • Manage a healthy weight.
  • Avoid carrying too many books– 2nd set at home, locker access around school, choose a school bag with two straps
  • Handwriting– try gel pens, pens with a thicker foam end, access to ICT etc
  • Access to extra time, electronic papers and rest breaks in examinations

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