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	1. Left Calf Stretch Lying on Front and Back Duration: 2min 38sec This activity demonstrates handholds for a parent to do a calf stretch on the floor lying on child's front or back. The exercise can also be performed on a couch or bed. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	2. Right Calf Stretch Lying on Front and Back Duration: 2min 17sec This activity demonstrates handholds for a parent to do a calf stretch on the floor lying on child's front or back. The exercise can also be performed on a couch or bed. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	3. Right Calf / Thigh Stretch Long Sit and Diamond Sit Duration: 1min 57sec There are 2 positions when sitting on floor - straight leg using a sport sock to stretch back of thigh and calf, or sitting in diamond position to stretch the adductor (inside thigh) muscles. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	4. Left Calf / Thigh Stretch in Long Sit using handle or sock Duration: 1min 25sec This activity is to stretch the back of the left thigh and calf while sitting on the floor using a sports sock, or strap with a handle. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	5. Right Back of Leg Stretch using sock Duration: 1min 20sec This activity uses sitting on the floor with a sports sock to stretch back of right thigh and calf. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	6. Calf Stretch + Control - Stand to Sit using support and stool Duration: 1min 11sec Moving from standing to sit on a step using a dining chair can help balance control and stretch calf muscles. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	7. Right Calf Stretch Stand to Sit with parent guiding Duration: 1min 1sec This activity shows how a parent may be able to help a child to achieve better control, and to stretch calf, moving from standing to sitting. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	8. Calf Stretch Stand to Squat using support of chair Duration: 1min 20sec Moving from standing to squat while using a chair to help maintain control and stretch calf muscles. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	9. Calf Stretch and Strengthen on wedge with support (right) Duration: 1min 33sec This activity shows how a strategically placed wedge can assist in regular stretching of calf muscles. Also, using a chair can assist in balance ability while strengthening calf muscles. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	10. Calf Stretch and Strengthen on step with support (left) Duration: 1min 11sec This activity shows how the use of a step can assist in regular stretching of calf muscles. Also, using a chair can assist in balance while strengthening calf muscles View video in browser Download to your computer:


	11. Calf Stretch Standing on phone book using support Duration: 1min 10sec This activity shows common household items such as a phone book (taped up) can be placed near a kitchen bench to assist in positioning calf on stretch allowing, perhaps, reading of a book! View video in browser Download to your computer:


	12. Calf Stretch and Control Squat Against Wall with guidance Duration: 2min 7sec This activity can help your child learn a way to control their calf stretches against a wall - your guidance to begin with will be most helpful. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	13. Back of Legs Stretch in Long Sitting with Footstool Duration: 1min 2sec The child can place legs astride or around a footstool (firm or soft) to play or read. This activity can help the child to gain tolerance for working on activities in long sitting. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	14. Right Back of Leg Stretch in Long Sitting Reading / Playing Duration: 0min 58sec With left leg tucked in and right leg straight this exercise encourages activities involving reaching forwards to stretch back of right thigh. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	15. Back of Legs Stretch in Long Sitting with Game Controller Duration: 0min 43sec This activity encourages long sitting for short periods while involved in game play. (Hint: parents/carers can try making this a 'house rule') View video in browser Download to your computer:


	16. Back of Legs Stretch in Long Sitting Reading Duration: 0min 37sec This exercise involves reaching forwards to stretch back of thighs. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	17. Back of Legs Stretch in Long Sitting using low table Duration: 0min 35sec This activity shows the benefit of having a solid surface to play or read, while long sitting helps to stretch backs of legs. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	18. Back of Legs Release Long Sitting Shuffle Duration: 1min 7sec This activity shows that shuffling along the ground without using hands and keeping knees straight can be fun and helps to release back of thighs. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	19. Front and Back of Thigh Release in Side Sitting Duration: 2min 27sec This is a more difficult activity requiring guidance to achieve movement control. It helps to release front and back of thigh. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	20. Lower Back and Thigh Release in Diamond Sitting Duration: 0min 52sec This activity involves rocking back and forth on back to help release lower back and thigh muscles and help to improve movement control. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	21. Ankle Control + Balance with support (LEFT) Duration: 0min 50sec This activity works on control while balancing on left leg using the back of a dining chair to support. The child can progress from 1 hand to none. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	22. Ankle Control + Balance with support of chair (RIGHT) Duration: 1min 09sec This activity works on control while balancing on right leg using the back of a dining chair to support. The child can progress from 1 hand to none. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	23. Ankle Control + Balance using step on RIGHT Leg with ball Duration: 1min 3sec When there is difficulty in controlling balance on the right leg only, place left leg on a step to assist while, for example, playing ball games. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	24. Ankle Control + Balance Standing with high density foam LEFT Duration: 0min 45sec This activity challenges balancing on left leg when standing on high density foam. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	25. Ankle Control + Balance Standing with high density foam RIGHT Duration: 1min 23sec This activity challenges balancing on right leg when standing on high density foam; initially a chair may be used to help to reduce wobble. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	26. Calf Stretch and Strengthen - Standing Heel Sinks using Wedge Duration: 1min 24sec This activity starts with standing at the top of a wedge, moving into tiptoe standing position and then sinking heels down to contact wedge with control (note: slowly at first, speed can be altered when control is assured). View video in browser Download to your computer:


	27. Ankle Control + Balance Standing on Disc Duration: 1min 5sec This activity attempts balancing on a soft disc on one leg trying to improve length of time with good body control before stepping off. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	28. Ankle Control + Balance Standing on Disc with support Duration: 1min 5sec This activity shows balancing on a soft disc on one leg using a chair to help achieve and maintain control. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	29. Ankle Control + Balance Standing on Wobbleboard Duration: 1min 25sec This activity shows controlled movement on a wobbleboard in a variety of directions. Another challenging activity is to throw a ball or use a racquet on a wobbleboard without stepping off. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	30. Ankle Control+ Balance Standing on Disc playing ball Duration: 0min 33sec This activity works on controlling movement while balancing on a disc (like a wobbleboard activity). Playing ball can challenge the child. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	31. Ankle Control + Balance Walk sideways on beam Duration: 2min 13sec This activity shows moving from side to side on a beam while stepping over objects to assist in stretching and/or movement control. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	32. Ankle Control + Balance Walk sideways on beam playing ball Duration: 1min 0sec This activity shows playing games on beam can include walking in all directions while playing ball. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	33. Ankle Control + Balance Walking on Stepping Stones Duration: 1min 6sec This activity shows stepping stones at different distances apart, in a straight and/or wavy pattern, to encourage balance and coordination control. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	34. Ankle Control + Balance using large exercise ball Duration: 0min 52sec Supervising child while sitting on a medium size exercise ball attempting to roll forwards ask for some ankle lift – toes up, heels down. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	35. Calf Stretch and Strengthen Long Jump RIGHT Duration: 1min 4sec This activity shows how a big jump attempting to leap from and land on 2 feet together can help strengthen legs and stretch ankles. It is important to remain on feet and avoid collapsing to the ground on landing. View video in browser Download to your computer:


	36. Calf Stretch and Strengthen Long Jump LEFT Duration: 1min 13sec Repeated long jumps can help to gain a picture of how quickly a child fatigues. As strength and stretching gains are made, these jumps may get bigger or more may be achieved before losing control. View video in browser Download to your computer: