5 graded exercises, 15 minutes a day for 4 weeks 

Children with movement difficulties, especially those with joint hypermobility (low muscle tone) often complain of muscle or joint pain in the legs, either after exercise or at night when there is no apparent injury or swelling. The most common cause for the pain is muscle tightness and weakness.

How hard can I push my child?

As a parent-coach you need to carefully gage how much to push your child to work a little harder.  If you start slowly, keep the load relatively light and make time for daily training sessions you will quickly get an idea of how much your child can do without provoking pain after exercise and pain at night. A little bit is OK - a lot is not a good idea. You may need to retreat a little and build up more slowly. 

But do not give up. Do not be disheartened too quickly. 

Important: Before your start: 

Please consult your child's health care provider before starting on an exercise program.

If your child experiences a flare up of joint pain with swelling and skin warmth (a sign of inflammation) take a break until the acute inflammation dies down. Consult your doctor or physical therapist for advise on how to proceed. 

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