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Re: I must teach while sitting down, any advice?
by Linda/NC
Feb 26, 2016
I have been out of the classroom due to an ankle fracture and posterior tibialis (extreme ankle foot pain). Doctor has just released me for "sedentary" work which means I have to go back to teaching elementary music but sit down while doing it.

Have any of you taught while sitting down the whole time? Do you have any advice for me? I've always been a very active teacher and can't imagine doing this job while seated.

Thanks, Linda
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Alison/Aus I've also just returned to work from an ankle fracture. In our system, though, if sedentary work is what you need but it isn't available, then we don't return to work. Does the doctor understand the requirements of your job? Is the principal on board? Have you been sent back full time or are you easing back into it?

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