Hyper flexibility in young children - Real Mum story on MoM

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My 8 year old always wanted to do ballet and had tried on and off since 2 years old. She always found it too hard to jump and walk on “tippy toes”. She has finally discovered the reason why – hyper flexible joints. Finally, she can laugh about why ballet was too hard for her. The podiatrist was great with her and has helped her focus on and enjoy what her joints are perfect for – swimming!!! One of her best friends at school has exactly the same issue and also has custom made orthotics. Knowing your own body and its strengths and weaknesses is great.

Posted anonymously, 16th December 2015

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- - mom156049 said
  - 12 Feb 2016
    11:33 am
Good to know – my godchild has hyper-flexibility also and we thought dancing would suit – perhaps swimming is the go
- mom165081 replied
  
  12 Feb 2016 , 9:02 pm
  Dancing and leaping are probably not the best! Apparently many of Australia’s (and the worlds) elite swimmers are hyper flexible.
- - BellaB said
  - 21 Dec 2015
    12:12 am
Sometimes it’s not so much that something is “wrong” with your kid as that you simply need to know a “why”; then it’s just something to work with.

- - mom93821 said
  - 16 Dec 2015
    7:56 pm
Bodies are so very different and good that she has found out what suits her body type.
- mom165081 replied
  
  18 Dec 2015 , 1:32 am
  Agreed. It’s important to understand and respect this.
- - mom90758 said
  - 16 Dec 2015
    4:33 pm
Great that you found out! I hope she will enjoy her swimming lessons now!