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Hypermobile 11 year old

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Selfcarequeereyestyle · 26/07/2021 21:10

Dd has very hypermobile ankles, hips, wrists and fingers and it seems to be getting worse. The other day her ankle gave way on her when she was standing still and she crumpled to the ground. We have noticed that she is walking quite badly, her left ankle seems particularly bad and she is turning her foot out which is in turn causing pain in her knee. The earliest doctor’s appointment I can get her is the middle of August (and it will be on the telephone) but I was wondering had any suggestions of what we might be able to do to help her in the interim? I am also wondering how she is going to cope at secondary school with extended writing - would she be allowed to use a laptop, could this become her normal way of working so that she could type in exams?

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Iesugrist · 27/07/2021 16:23

There is some good starter info on hypermobility here. Physiotherapy / strengthening exercises are often the mainstay, sometimes modifications to workspaces needed too. If it's an issue for schoolwork special needs services should be able to arrange assessments, make adaptations etc.

www.lscft.nhs.uk/media/Publications/CITNS/OT/New%20Trust%20Leaflets/1.13%20Hypermobility%20info%20and%20advice.docx.pdf

supercritter · 27/07/2021 16:29

She might find orthotics help maybe find good podiatrist or chiropodist who can assess or try some standard ones from online or chemist.

Generally strengthening muscles to support joints helps. Jeannie di bon videos on YouTube might help.

We were advised to avoid support bandages etc unless injured

Selfcarequeereyestyle · 28/07/2021 19:44

Thank you. I have subscribed to Jeannie Di Bon and have booked a physio appt for next week as she seems to be in a lot of pain. The leaflet was really useful too.

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supercritter · 01/08/2021 11:56

theschooltoolkit.org/ might be useful re: school

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