Hypermobility- pupils help themselves
Resource type:
Frequently Asked Questions —
Date posted:
January 27th, 2012
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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