How to do it
You need: The equipment your child's physio has listed for each station.
Set out the stations your child's physio has chosen, in the order they have given, in a calm, clear space. Only use the activities on your physio's plan - this circuit is put together for your child's particular needs.
- Talk your child through the stations before you start, so they know what is coming.
- Guide your child through each station in the order your physio has set.
- Give your child a moment to settle between stations if they need it.
- Follow your physio's guidance on how many times to repeat the circuit.
- Finish with the calming activity your physio has suggested, such as a firm cushion squash or slow rocking.
Form cues
- Your child moves through the stations in the planned order without long gaps.
- Your child stays calm and focused - a little effort is fine, distress is not.
- You are following the physio's plan rather than adding extra activities.
Common mistakes
- Adding or swapping stations without checking with your physio first.
- Rushing your child from one station to the next with no time to reset.
- Carrying on when your child is overwhelmed or upset - stop and try a shorter version next time.
Safety: Stop and message your child's physio if your child has increasing pain, a limp that does not settle, or is much more tired or unsettled than usual.